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 28719, Wheel Adapter Kit 28719, 1 in x 5/8-11 Internal, 7100050705
Dynabrade 11476 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
3M 19765, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P280 J-weight, 7000000353
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
Dynabrade 53533 Cone or Plug Grinder (Triple Extension)
ACS 2" Diamond Roloc Disc, 60 Mesh, W/ Plastic Button
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
3M 05027, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 150 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100031693
3M 19770, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P120 J-weight, 7000000358 
