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 02405, Utility Cloth Sheet 211K, 9 in x 11 in 220 J-weight, 7010299775
3M 19768, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P180 J-weight, 7000000356
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
Dynabrade 78476 2-1/2" Dia. x 3/4", 8-32 Female Center Thread, A/O, 180 Grit, 8-Ply J-DynaCut Cross Pad, 100/pack
3M 19773, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P60 X-weight, 7000000360
Dynabrade 10690 Filter/Regulator/Lubricator, FRL40, 1/2" NPTAssy.
Dynabrade 78182 3" Dia. Medium DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 77559, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 77559, 36+ to 120+, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100232738
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
Dynabrade 95676 1/4" Female Coupler with 1/4" Male Plug Assembly
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
3M 62820, Adhesive Sealant 760 UV, Gray, 600 mL Sausage Pack, 7000046611, 12/Case
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3" X 90" 45U
Standard Abrasives 712149, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P100 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7010295370 
