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.

Norton 66261043421 - 2" Dia. Disc, 120 Grit, Blaze, 2 Ply, Flex W/ Quick-Change, 25 Each
3M 05228 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 3-1/2 in x 15-1/2 in, 7000028435
Standard Abrasives 712149, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P100 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7010295370
3M 19764, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P320 J-weight, 7000000352
3M 20967, Portable Utility Cloth Roll 314D, P240 J-weight, 1 in x 20 yd, 7010290604
3M 15938 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Low Stretch Belt, SC-BL, A/O Medium, 1-1/2 in x 60 in, 7010300824
3M 05009, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 100 J-weight, 1 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100016843
3M 19766, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P240 J-weight, 7000000354
3M 86745, Diamond Disc, 2" Roloc, 674W, 120 Mesh, TR, 7100022116, Box of 10
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
Standard Abrasives 714179, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P240 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7100050575
3M 19772, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P80 J-weight, 7000000359
3M 19768, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P180 J-weight, 7000000356
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 19773, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P60 X-weight, 7000000360 
