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 43082, PELTOR Hygiene Kit for Optime I Ear Muffs, HY51, 7000039638
Dynabrade 50267 4-1/2" Dia. Disc Backing Pad, 5/8"-11 Thread
Dynabrade 97568 3/8" NPT Female Safety Coupler
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M™ 37018, Supplied Air Respirator Vortex Cooling Assembly V-100/37018(AAD), 70070799013, 1 EA/Case
3M 05885, Rigid Parts Repair, 05885, Blue, 200 mL Cartridge, 7100020862
3M 28849, Unitized Wheel Mandrel 28849, 1-7/8 in x 1/4 in x 3/4 in x 1/2 in, 7100082548
3M 26120, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S28, 17.5 mm Female, 19 TPI
Thread, 7100135956
3M 65489, Pro Grade Precision Ultra Durable Universal Hole Sanding Disc, DUH5120TRI-10T, 5 IN x UH, 120, 7100202877, 10 per pack
3M 35083, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/4 in x 18 yd (6,35 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132168
3M 26022, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S12, 10 mm Male, 1.0 mm Thread, 7100135943
Standard Abrasives 840236, Quick Change Surface Conditioning RC Disc, A/O Very Fine, TSM, 1-1/2 in, QS150SM, 7010367286, 50/case
3M 26102, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S16, 3/8 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135934
3M 97419, Aluminum Foil Tape 3380, Silver, 48 mm x 45 m, 3.25 mil, 7000049613
Dynabrade 95684 1/4" Male Coupler
3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737 
