From 3M, this roll of abrasive paper is ideal for manual sanding and abrasive applications. With a good resistance to deburring, this 3M abrasive paper is suitable for tough applications on many surfaces. The roll has advantages in that you can tear or cut custom sized pieces of abrasive to suit your application.

• Both flexible (for use on components of all shapes) and resistant (easy to tear by hand but resistant to deburring)
• Simple manual procedure, saving both time and consumables
• Offers significant and even abrasion while limiting paper contamination and surface heating

These abrasive hand pads are suitable for use on a range of materials such as wood, metal, plastics, ceramics, porcelain, glass, rubber or composites. They are used in a variety of industries and for domestic and hobby purposes. They are particularly useful in home decorating for surface preparation before painting, or for the removal of old gloss or matt paint on surfaces such as doors frames or banisters. These general-purpose non-woven hand pads can typically be used as an alternative to typical sandpaper in sanding and polishing applications.

Non-Woven Abrasives have abrasive grains bonded to flexible nylon fibres, which provide a controlled consistent finish. The open web construction provides and maintains a consistent cutting rate.

3M is a leading innovator of abrasive technologies, constantly evolving to provide ideal solutions to industrial and commercial applications. With 3M you can be assured of a wide selection of quality products.

This 3M fine utility cloth roll is a convenient option for hand sanding. The J-weight backing cloth has fast-cutting aluminium-oxide abrasive bonded to it to make a strip that's flexible and designed to withstand heavy use. The roll's fine P120 grit is ideal for sanding back bare wood ready for coating with varnishes or paint. It can also help with cleaning plasterwork and removing water stains from wooden surfaces. Strips can be torn to size and folded to match the shape of the piece being prepared.

• Versatile choice that can be used on metal, wood and plastic
• Width of 38mm, so suited for use on small or intricate workpieces
• 25m lengths ensures there's enough on hand for multiple projects

• Carpentry
• Metallurgy industry
• Machine workshops

The fine dust caused by sanding can irritate the lungs, so it's advisable to wear a sanding breathing mask. 3M supplies various types of disposable masks (766-160) to use in your workshop.