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 14197, Roloc Disc Pad TP, Medium 2 in 1/4-20 Internal, 7000119311
3M 13627, 947, Hookit Disc Pad Holder, 7 in x 1 in x 5/8 in 5/8-11 Internal, 7000028353
3M 82975, Roloc D/F Cool Running Disc Pad TR, 3 in 1/4-20 Internal, 7010309116
3M 87670, High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting 3930DS White forDigital Printing, 24 in x 50 yd, 7100116165
3M 88875, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 20 in x NH, Die 2000D, 7000118885
3M 02140, Fibre Disc Backup Pad, TN Quick Change , 4-1/2 in x 5/8-11 Internal, 7000045746
3M 20927, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 1 in x NH, Die 100N, 7000118918
3M 13172, Scotch-Brite Multi-Finishing Wheel, MU-WL, 2S Fine, 6 in x 1 in x 1 in, 7000136471
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
Dynabrade 78197 3" Dia. x 60 Grit A/O DynaCut Locking-Type Disc, 2 Ply Cloth, 25/pack
3M 19770, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P120 J-weight, 7000000358 
