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 22409, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045103
Insize 6567-1, EDGE FINDER, shank 10mm, 6928640321214
3M 22570, Nitrile High Performance Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 847H, Brown, 5 Gallon Drum (Pail), 7100025410
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
Dynabrade 51750 .1 hp Straight-Line Extension Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 60,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 88741, Hookit Center Water Feed Disc Hand Pad, 2 in x 5/8 in, 7000045712
Dynabrade 97566 1/4" Safety Coupler, Female
Standard Abrasives 42718, A/O Flexible Flap Wheel 625128, 3 in x 1/2 in x 1/4-20 in 120, 7010369139, 10 per case
Standard Abrasives 42655, A/O Flap Wheel 624406, 2-1/2 in x 1 in x 1/4-20 in 80, 7010369118, 10 per case
Standard Abrasives 707195, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P80 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100031626 
