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 85492, Scotch Foil Tape 3311-10A, 2.0 in x 10 yd (50.8 mm x 9,1 m), 7010383663
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 17071, Versaflo Headcover with Integrated Head Suspension, S-133L-5, White, Medium/Large, 7000127428, 5 EA/Case
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M 05692, Stikit Sanding Block Kit, 7000120058
3M 74828, Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1920HS, Pink, 18 in x 25 yd, 20 mil, 7000047428
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 64933, Scotch-Brite Pro Hand Pad, PO-HP, 1 - 6 in x 9 in pad 7447 PRO and 1 - 6 in x 9 in pad 7448 PRO, Multi-pack, 7100033494
Norton 66261126299 - 2" X 50 Yard 80 Grit Metalite™ Aluminum Oxide Cloth Roll, 1 Each
3M 64659, Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Hand Pad, MX-HP, A/O Very Fine, 4-1/2 in x 9 in, 7100042334, 25/Carton
3M 19768, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P180 J-weight, 7000000356 
