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.

Dynabrade 78378 5" Dia. x 7/8" Center Hole, Type 27, Extra Coarse DynaStrip Disc w/Fiberglass Backing, 10/pack
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3" X 30" 60M/250U
Standard Abrasives 714179, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P240 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7100050575
3M 45719, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 40+ X-weight, 6 in x NH, D/F 6HL, Die 600HZ, 7100113143
3M 22393, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045093
Dynabrade 78369 6" Dia. x 1/2" W x 1" Center Hole, 8SFine S/C DynaBrite Deburring Type-R Convolute Wheel, 2/box
3M 05530, Stikit Soft Hand Pad, 2-3/4 in x 5-1/2 in x 3/8 in, 7000028351
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 10455, Cloth Sheet 481W, 220, 9 in x 11 in, 7010294811 
