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 77773 5" Dia. x 7/8" Center Hole, 60 Grit, Type 27, Ceramic DynaCut Flap Disc, 10/pack
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
Dynabrade 77770 5" Dia. x 7/8" Center Holes, 120 Grit, Z/A, Type 27, DynaCut Flap Disc w/Fiberglass, 10/pack
3M 28863, Finesse-it Knit II Buffing Pad, 28863, 3 in, 1/2 in Pile Height, 10/Bag, 50 ea/Case, 7100081888
3M 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095
3M 10455, Cloth Sheet 481W, 220, 9 in x 11 in, 7010294811 
