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 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 22972, Disc Holder Adapter 9, 5/8-11 External M10-1.50 Internal, 7000046095
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
Standard Abrasives 32953, PSA A/O Disc, 711880, 2 in x NH, 60, 7010310798
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 93094 3" Dia. x 60 Grit Premium Ceramic Non-Vacuum DynaCut, Locking-Type Disc, 3 Ply Cloth, 25/pack
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
Standard Abrasives 724275, Buff and Blend Circle Buff GP, A/O Very Fine, 2 in x 1 Ply x 8-32, 7010368698
3M 86407, Scotch-Weld Multi-Material Composite Urethane Adhesive DP6310NS,Green, 48.5 mL Duo-Pak, 7100109829, 12/case
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
3M 13800, Scotch-Brite Star, 1-1/2 in A VFN LS, 7000120969
Norton 66261126299 - 2" X 50 Yard 80 Grit Metalite™ Aluminum Oxide Cloth Roll, 1 Each 
