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
Dynabrade 94990 1/4" Female Composite-Style Coupler with 1/4" Male Plug Assembly
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 10120, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10120NA, #000 Extra Fine, 7000126149
3M 81449, Scotch-Weld EPX Mixing Nozzle for DP2216, Helical White, 43 mL, 7100034271
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
3M 45024, Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Digital Sheeting 4083UDS, Fluorescent Yellow Green, 24 in x 50 yd, 1 Roll/Case, 7100282395
3M 26139, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S43, 1/4 Male, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135337
Standard Abrasives 713276, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P180 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100037246 
