The desired length of the strip can be torn from the roll for a specific application. Most grades have a light, J-weight cloth backing that provides the flexibility needed to conform to circular edges, angles, or other contours. Rolls in grades P50 or P60 have a slightly stiffer X-weight backing suitable for more coarse sanding applications. Cloth remains durable even when bent or rolled, without tearing or shelling, but strips can be torn by hand when a smaller piece is needed, without compromising the sanding surface.
Aluminum oxide is a popular choice among industrial professionals because of its fast cut-rate and long life. This mineral makes a tough, durable abrasive that self-fractures to expose fresh cutting edges, whereas traditional natural abrasives dull more quickly. Aluminum oxide is suitable for a wide variety of materials in both woodworking and metalworking, including ferrous alloys. Aluminum oxide abrasive can be used on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, and plastic.

3M 26116, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S25, 1/4 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135957
3M 26053, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S14, 7/16 Male, 14 Thread UNC, 7100135932
3M 45021, Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Digital Sheeting 4081UDS, Fluorescent Yellow, 24 in x 50 yd, 1 Roll/Case, 7100282401
3M 19765, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P280 J-weight, 7000000353
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/4" X 24" 75U
3M 62611, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL62, Red, 250 mL Bottle, 7100039195, 2/case
3M 97421, Aluminum Foil Tape 3380, Silver, 72 mm x 45 m, 3.25 mil, 7010375681
3M 19768, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P180 J-weight, 7000000356 
