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 10120, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10120NA, #000 Extra Fine, 7000126149
3M 76631, Roloc Disc 777F, TR, 3 in x NH, 36 YF-weight, 7000028339
3M 17085, Versaflo Hood with Integrated Head Suspension, S-433S-5, Small/Medium, 7000127431, 5 EA/Case
3M 50010, VentureClad Insulation Jacketing Tape 1577CW-WME, White, 99 mm x 13.7 m, 7010379907
Insize 1120-1501, DIGITAL INSIDE GROOVE CALIPER, 1.38-6"/35-150mm, 6928640384790
3M 82606, Hot Melt Adhesive 3792 PG, Clear, 1 in x 3 in, 7100020334, 22 lb/case
3M 04028, Scotch-Brite Hand Pad 7448, HP-HP, SiC Ultra Fine, Gray, 6 in x 9 in, 7100089226, 60/case
3M 15041, Scotch Electrical Shielding Tape 24, 1 in x 15 ft (25 mm x 4,6 m), 7000031348
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
3M 09925, Electrical Moisture Block EMB-45R, 0.75 in X 100 ft X .045 in, Mastic Roll, Black, 7000058074
3M 05686, Hookit Sanding Block, 1-1/2 in X 2-5/8 in X 5-1/4 in, 7000119959
Standard Abrasives 718217, A/O Full Taper Cartridge Roll, 3/8 in x 2 in x 1/8 in 120, 7100102905
3M 06536, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06536, 36 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045443
3M 09555, Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel, XL-WL, 8S Fine, 12 in x 2 in x 5 in, 7000148257
3M 19773, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P60 X-weight, 7000000360
3M 19772, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P80 J-weight, 7000000359 
