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 19773, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P60 X-weight, 7000000360
3M 34784, 663FC, 3" X 30", 20u, Trizact Diamond Belt, 7100063665
3M 77792, Textured Surface Applicator TSA-2, For Mortar Joints And inside Corners, 1 Ea/Case, 7000005252
3M 26120, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S28, 17.5 mm Female, 19 TPI
Thread, 7100135956
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/4" X 24" 75U
Dynabrade 79440 4" Dia. x 5/8" Center Hole, 60 Grit, Type 29, Ceramic DynaCut Flap Disc, 10/pack
Dynabrade 95676 1/4" Female Coupler with 1/4" Male Plug Assembly
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505
3M 86992, Diamond Disc, 3" Roloc, 674W, 120 Mesh, TR, 7100143477, Box of 5
3M 82220, Hot Melt Adhesive 3747 AE, Tan, 0.45 in x 12 in, 7100020323, 11 LBS/Case
3M 85318, Cloth Belt 777F, 80 YF-weight, 1/4 in x 18 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7000118394, 200 per case 
