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 19771, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P100 J-weight, 7000021272
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
Standard Abrasives 712149, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P100 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7010295370
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
Standard Abrasives 522317, Quick Change Silicon Carbide 2 Ply Disc, 60, TSM, Black, 1-1/2 in, Die QS150SM, 7010368219, 50/case
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
3M 05027, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 150 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100031693
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
Standard Abrasives 863110, A/O Unitized Wheel, 631, 2 in x 1/4 in x 1/4 in, 7000144629
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint 
