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 11418, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045106
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 10455, Cloth Sheet 481W, 220, 9 in x 11 in, 7010294811
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
Standard Abrasives 713066, PSA A/O Disc, 8 in x NH, 60, 7010370082
3M 37303, Versaflo Premium Head Suspension, S-950, for S-600 S-700 and S-800 Hood Assemblies, 7100005445, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
3M 19765, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P280 J-weight, 7000000353 
