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 11254 Contact Arm Ass'y, 4-3/4" Dia. x 1/2" W
Dynabrade 58443 6" Dia. Two-Hand Gear-Driven Sander, Central Vacuum, .45 HP, 900 RPM, PSA
3M 66629, Cloth Belt 341D, 40 X-weight, 6 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7000118863, 20 per case
3M 19768, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P180 J-weight, 7000000356
3M 26586, Accuspray Refill Pack for PPS Series 2.0, Red, 2.0 mm, 7100161517
3M 30702, Cloth Belt 577F, 50 YF-weight, 2 in x 132 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010363104, 50 per case
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
3M 05027, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 150 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100031693 
