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 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
3M 65022, Scotch-Brite Deburr and Finish Pro Unitized Wheel, DP-UW, 6C Medium+, 3 in x 3/4 in x 1/4 in, 7100053421
3M 62661, Scotch-Weld General Purpose Retaining Compound RT09, Green, 10 mL Bottle, 7100039228, 10/case
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3/8" X 24" 75U
3M 10455, Cloth Sheet 481W, 220, 9 in x 11 in, 7010294811
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 16159, PTFE Glass Cloth Tape 5453, Brown, 3/4 in x 36 yd, 8.2 mil, 7000050132
3M 86398, Scotch-Weld Multi-Material Composite Urethane Adhesive DP6310NS,Green, 400 mL Duo-Pak, 7100109830, 6/case
3M 26597, Cloth Belt 341D, P320 X-weight, 1 in x 42 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010294511, 200 per case
3M 86431, Scotch-Weld Multi-Material Composite Urethane Adhesive DP6330NS,Green, 48.5 mL Duo-Pak, 7100109828, 12/Case
3M 21341, Wetordry Paper Disc 431Q, 320 C-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800L, 7010363750
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
3M 05576, Stikit Disc Pad, Blue, 6 in x 3/4 in, 5/16-24 External, 7000045680
3M 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095
Norton 66261126299 - 2" X 50 Yard 80 Grit Metalite™ Aluminum Oxide Cloth Roll, 1 Each 
