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 26024, PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System Kit, Large (28 fl oz, 850mL), 200 Micron Filter, 7100134650
3M 19936, Neoprene High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 1300L, Yellow, 5 Gallon Pour Spout Drum (Pail), 7100022994
Insize 4120-10N, METRIC THREAD RING GAGE, NO GO, M10x1.5, 6928640341762
3M 14215, Roloc Disc Pad TS and TSM, Medium 3 in 1/4-20 Internal, 7000119310
3M 01875, Charge-Collection Solar Tape 3011, 2 mm x 1200 m, 7010312686
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