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 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
3M 08973, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Potting Compound DP270, Clear, 48.5 mL Duo-Pak, 7100148730, 12/case
3M 33066, Cloth Belt 341D, P100 X-weight, 25 in x 48 in, Sine-lok, Single-flex, 7010308084, 5 per case
3M 81284, Scotch-Weld High Strength Retaining Compound RT38, Green, 250 mL Bottle, 7010367436, 2/case
3M 19764, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P320 J-weight, 7000000352 
