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 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068						 Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool						 3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104						 Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint						 Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander						 3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957						

 
				 
				 
				 
				