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 19764, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P320 J-weight, 7000000352
Norton 66261126299 - 2" X 50 Yard 80 Grit Metalite™ Aluminum Oxide Cloth Roll, 1 Each
3M 20967, Portable Utility Cloth Roll 314D, P240 J-weight, 1 in x 20 yd, 7010290604
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
Dynabrade 11476 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Norton 66623325035 - 2" 120 Grit Fine Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Prep Green TR Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 50 Each
3M 11137, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045094
3M 05027, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 150 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100031693
Dynabrade 78182 3" Dia. Medium DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
3M 85855, Cartridge Roll 747D, 80 X-weight, 5/8 in x 1-1/2 in x 3/16 in, 7010292565
3M 19771, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P100 J-weight, 7000021272
3M 09555, Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel, XL-WL, 8S Fine, 12 in x 2 in x 5 in, 7000148257
Norton 66254497067 - 2" X 1/4" 100 - 150 Grit Medium Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Blend Blue TR Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, 25 Each
Dynabrade 64404 36" W x 60" L (914 mm W x 1,524 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Table, 230 V (AC), Side Exhaust
Dynabrade 78425 4-1/2" Dia. x 3/8" Coarse DynaBrite Surface Conditioning Disc, 25/pack 
