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 05009, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 100 J-weight, 1 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100016843
Dynabrade 15006 Mini-Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
Dynabrade X62 6" (152 mm) Dia. Non-Vacuum Dynorbital Extreme Random Orbital Sander, .3 HP, 12,000 RPM, 3/32" Orbit, PSA
Dynabrade 50610 6" Dia. Vacuum Disc Pad, Hook-Face, Long Nap
Dynabrade 67228 - 4" D. x 2" Cutlery Arm 30 Deg.- 50 Duro Flat Rubber
Dynabrade 13310 Mini-Dynisher Finishing Tool Versatility Kit, .4 HP, Rear Exhaust, 3,200 RPM, 5/8" Arbor
Dynabrade 60202 - 15,000 lb. Jack with No Pad
3M 19772, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P80 J-weight, 7000000359 
