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 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
Dynabrade 15401 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool for 20-1/2" Belts
Dynabrade 54783 3" (76 mm) Dia. Right Angle Type 27 Depressed Center Wheel Grinder, Steel Housing, .7 HP, 18,000 RPM, 3/8"-24 Spindle
Dynabrade 64209 33" (84 cm) W x 60" (152 cm) L Downdraft Sanding Table, 230 V (AC)
Dynabrade 79885 5" Dynacut 220 Grit Extreme Orange Scalloped Edge, 50 per box
Dynabrade 56231 - 11" (279 mm) Dia. Non-Vacuum/Vacuum Disc Pad, Hook-Face Short Nap
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
Dynabrade 59339 Vacuum Cuff, 1", w/Groove
Dynabrade 96100 Motor Tune-Up Kit
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
Norton 66261199696 - 3" X 1/4" X 1/4" Vortex Rapid Blend Unified Wheel, 7AM U2305, 40 Each
3M 19766, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P240 J-weight, 7000000354 
