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.

ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/2" X 72" 125U
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
Dynabrade 64404 36" W x 60" L (914 mm W x 1,524 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Table, 230 V (AC), Side Exhaust
3M 10455, Cloth Sheet 481W, 220, 9 in x 11 in, 7010294811
3M 08857 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 1/2 in x 18 in, 7000028454, 48011088570
3M 19765, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P280 J-weight, 7000000353
3M 20967, Portable Utility Cloth Roll 314D, P240 J-weight, 1 in x 20 yd, 7010290604 
