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 20921, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 80 X-weight, 1-1/2 in x NH, Die 150S, 7010299967
3M 08973, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Potting Compound DP270, Clear, 48.5 mL Duo-Pak, 7100148730, 12/case
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
Insize 1179-300, DIGITAL RTJ RING GROOVE CALIPER, inside diameter of RTJ ring groove .4-12"/10-300mm, outside diameter of RTJ ring groove 1-12"/25-300mm, 6928640302565
3M 28719, Wheel Adapter Kit 28719, 1 in x 5/8-11 Internal, 7100050705
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 125u
3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737
Dynabrade 11218 Contact Arm Ass'y, 5/8" Dia. x 3/8" W, Rubber Wheel, with 1/2" W Platen
3M 27571, Adhesion Promoter 4298, Sponge Applicator Packet, 2.5 cc, 7000002020
3M 05009, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 100 J-weight, 1 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100016843 
