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 22409, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045103
3M 45017, Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Digital Sheeting 4091UDS,Yellow, 30 in x 50 yd, 1 Roll/Case, 7100282697
Dynabrade 22070 Downdraft Table Accessory Pack (Air Manifold, FRL and On/Off Air Valve)
3M 27468, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1 in x 18 yd (25,40 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132169
3M 50010, VentureClad Insulation Jacketing Tape 1577CW-WME, White, 99 mm x 13.7 m, 7010379907
Norton 66261127733 - 2" X 50 Yard 60 Grit Metalite™ Aluminum Oxide Cloth Roll, 1 Each
3M 19770, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P120 J-weight, 7000000358
Standard Abrasives 709966, A/O Tapered Cone Point, B-20 180, 7010368591, 100 per case
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
Standard Abrasives 708559, A/O Tapered Cone Point, K-110 320, 7010310893, 100 per case
3M 30708, Cloth Belt 577F, 120 YF-weight, 1/4 in x 18 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010308884, 200 per case
3M 10455, Cloth Sheet 481W, 220, 9 in x 11 in, 7010294811 
