3M Utility Cloth Roll, 1 W x 50 Yd, Aluminum Oxide, 100 Grit

3m utility cloth roll, 1" w x 50 yd, aluminum oxide, 100 grit 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. applications cleaning, contour finishing, deburring, rust removal.