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 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737						
ACS Flap Disc,  Type 29 (Curved) Full Diamond 4-1/2 X 5/8-11 60M, 333.FD4.5-60/T29						
3M 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095						
3M 22393, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045093						
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113						
3M 14593, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Disc, 3" x 1-1/4" x 1/4" A Medium, D5, 7000045941, Box of 10						
Dynabrade 53037 1/4" Drill, .5 HP, Front Exhaust, 20,000 RPM						
Dynabrade 13200 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, .7 HP, Rear Exhaust, 950 RPM						
Dynabrade 92257 4" Dia. x 1-1/4" Wide RED-TRED Eraser Wheel, w/ Hub						
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case						
Dynabrade 50321 4-1/2" Dia. Pistol Grip Disc Sander, Rear Exhaust, .7 HP, 11,000 RPM, 5/8"-11 Thread						
Dynabrade 53092 1/2" Pistol Grip Drill, .7 HP, Rear Exhaust, 500 RPM						
3M 09413, Scotch-Brite Contour Surface Paint and Varnish Remover 9413NA, 7000052005						
Dynabrade 13501 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, 1 HP, Rear Exhaust, 1,800 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor						
Dynabrade 52515 4-1/2" Dia. Right Angle Disc Sander, Rear Exhaust, .55 HP, 15,000 RPM, 5/8"-11 Thread						
Insize 6315, MICROMETER MEASURING FORCE DETECTOR, 6928640351143						
3M 05027, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 150 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100031693						
