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 20967, Portable Utility Cloth Roll 314D, P240 J-weight, 1 in x 20 yd, 7010290604
3M 19764, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P320 J-weight, 7000000352
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957
Dynabrade 78700 D9-8 Cartridge Roll Mandrel 1/8" Pilot Dia. x 1" Pilot Length, 1/4" Dia. Shank x 8" Shank Length
3M 05027, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 150 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100031693
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1" X 72" 125U
Standard Abrasives 713296, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P320 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100034517
3M 77256 Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, 3/8 in x 13 in, A MED, 10 per inner, 7010412240
Dynabrade 92208 1/8" W x 12" L 180 Grit A/O DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 78466 2" Dia. x 3/4", 8-32 Female Center Thread, A/O, 80 Grit, 8-Ply J-DynaCut Cross Pad, 100/pack
Standard Abrasives 713159, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P120 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7010290409 
