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 26106, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S22, 8 mm Male, 0.75 mm Thread, 7100135958
Dynabrade X62V 6" (152mm) Dia. Central-Vacuum Dynorbital Extreme Random Orbital Sander, .3 HP, 12,000 RPM, 3/32" Orbit, Hook-Face
3M 10455, Cloth Sheet 481W, 220, 9 in x 11 in, 7010294811
Insize 6315, MICROMETER MEASURING FORCE DETECTOR, 6928640351143
Scotch-Brite 924, Surface Conditioning Disc Pad Holder, 4 in x 1/4 in, 7000120561
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957
3M 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3" X 90" 20U
3M 06536, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06536, 36 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045443
Dynabrade 94990 1/4" Female Composite-Style Coupler with 1/4" Male Plug Assembly
3M 21357, Industrial Adhesive 4799, Black, 1 Quart Can, 7000121416, 12/case
Dynabrade 98273 - 1/2" Female Coupler with 1/2" Male Plug Assembly
3M 26109, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S23, 1/4 Female, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135941
Standard Abrasives 713159, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P120 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7010290409
Dynabrade 97571 1/2" NPT Male Safety Coupler
3M 57681, 641WY, 1" X 42", 100 Mesh, Diamond Cloth Belt, 7100227327 
