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.

Dynabrade 97567 1/4" Safety Coupler, Male
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
Insize 4808, WIRE GAGE, 0-36(.3249~.0050"), 6928640330155
3M 26016, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S9, 16 mm Male, 1.5 mm Thread, 7100135330
Dynabrade 94992 1/4" Male Composite-Style Coupler with 1/4" Male Plug Assembly
3M 01875, Charge-Collection Solar Tape 3011, 2 mm x 1200 m, 7010312686
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
3M 64802, Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Mounted Point, B52 x 1/8 in 8S FIN, 3M 7100068025
3M 87661, Silver Depressed Center Grinding Wheel, DCGW, T27 Quick Change, 4.5 in x 1/4 in x 5/8-11 in, 7100147340, 10 per case
3M 01328, Stikit Gold Film Disc Roll, 6 in, P220 grade, 7010308781, 75 discs per roll
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
Standard Abrasives 713276, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P180 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100037246 
