Product Details
The 3M utility cloth roll measures 2" W x 50 yd and features aluminum oxide with a grit rating of 180, allowing users to tear strips of the desired length for specific applications. The majority of grades utilize a light, J-weight cloth backing that provides flexibility for conforming to circular edges, angles, or other contours, while rolls in grades P50 or P60 have a stiffer X-weight backing suitable for more coarse sanding tasks. This cloth remains durable even when bent or rolled, resisting tearing or shelling; strips can be easily torn by hand for smaller pieces without affecting the sanding surface. Aluminum oxide is favored by industrial professionals for its fast cut-rate and longevity, as this tough abrasive self-fractures to reveal fresh cutting edges, unlike traditional natural abrasives that dull quickly. This versatile abrasive is suitable for a range of materials in both woodworking and metalworking, including ferrous alloys, and is applicable for blending, cleaning, contour finishing, deburring, and rust removal.
