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 17181, Scotch-Brite Roloc Unitized Wheel Pack 987S, 2 in, 7000144150
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 9u
3M 50023, Venture Tape UL181B-FX Mastik Foil Tape 1580-P, Silver, 1581A, 2 in x 100 ft, 7010337393
Insize 1185-200A, DIGITAL OUTSIDE POINT CALIPER, 0-8"/0-200mm, 6940561959895
3M 88905, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 40 X-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7010294665
3M 19764, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P320 J-weight, 7000000352
Dynabrade 02084 Angle Housing Assembly,Steel, Rear Exhaust
3M 06536, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06536, 36 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045443
3M 27468, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1 in x 18 yd (25,40 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132169
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 26109, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S23, 1/4 Female, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135941
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 19768, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P180 J-weight, 7000000356 
