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 16299, PPS Lid Dispenser: Large, Standard, or Midi, 7100042072
3M 71512, Cloth Belt 340D, 50 X-weight, 3 in x 18 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010294780, 25 per case
3M 94714, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3/4 in x 20-1/2 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010307700, 200 per case
Dynabrade 98265 3/8" Female Coupler with 3/8" Male Plug Assembly 
