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 26130, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S35, 16 mm Female, 1.5 mm
Thread Stretched, 7100135926
3M 13372, Scotch-Brite Star, 3 in A CRS LS, 7000120967
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 20u
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 64404 36" W x 60" L (914 mm W x 1,524 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Table, 230 V (AC), Side Exhaust
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
Norton 66261127733 - 2" X 50 Yard 60 Grit Metalite™ Aluminum Oxide Cloth Roll, 1 Each
Standard Abrasives 724277, Buff and Blend Circle Buff GP, A/O Very Fine, 2 in x 2 Ply x 8-32, 7010368699
3M 19768, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P180 J-weight, 7000000356 
