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| Nylon Based |
3M 855
(White) |
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Nylon based film with a non-silicone rubber adhesive. Has high temperature resistance and is used for advanced composite, metal bond masking and in conjunction with auto-clave. Assists flashing removal after composite bonding.
Temperature: 15° to 205ºC.
Thickness: 0.08mm. |
1″ wide x72yd long |
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| Polymide Based |
3M 5413
(Dark Copper) |
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This film tape contains a silicone adhesive laminated onto Kapton®. Designed for high temperature tasks such as gold finger masking during wave soldering or protecting bar code labels in engine compartments. Low static & resistant to chemicals or radiation.
Temperature: -73° to 260°C.
Thickness: 0.07mm |
12mm or 25mm wide x 33m long |
Flame Retardancy UL510
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| Polyester Based |
3M 396
‘Super Bond’
(Clear) |
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A polyester tape laminated with heavy rubber adhesive. Inspite of the thin membrane it retains high tensile strength. Ideally suited for a wide variety of applications including conveyor belt splicing.
Temperature: 4° to 93°C.
Thickness: 0.10mm |
2″ wide x 36yd long |
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3M 851
(Green) |
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Polyester film tape with silicone/rubber adhesive blend which assists full conformability being achieved for printed circuit board masking during electroplating / solder stripping work.
Temperature: 4° to 93°C
Thickness:0.09mm |
1″ wide x 72yd long |
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3M 8403
(Green) |
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Specialist masking tape with silicone adhesive. This helps to withstand high temperatures and particularly when adhering to silicone based surfaces. Gives excellent splicing of label backing materials.
Temperature: -50° to 218ºC.
Thickness: 0.06mm |
1″ wide x 72yd long |
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3M 8901
(Blue) |
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A Polyester based tape with a silicone adhesive which provides high temperature capabilities. Use in composite bonding operations or to remove flashing. Particularly good for masking powder coats prior to baking.
Temperature: 177° C max.
Thickness: 0.06mm. |
25 or 50mm wide x 66m long |
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| PTFE / UHMW Based |
3M 5421
(Clear) |
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UHMW is slick and anti-stick. This tape helps to protect plastic and metal chutes, guide rails and containers from wear. An effective solution for many noise and vibration concerns.
Temperature: -30° to 105°C.
Thickness: 0.17mm. |
25mm wide x 16.5m long |

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3M 5480
(Grey) |
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Skived PTFE (Teflon) film with a silcone adhesive. Excellent chemical resistance BUT not organic solvents. Good for roller wrapping to minimise stickyness such as ink contamination.
Temperature: -54° to 260°C.
Thickness: 0.17mm |
25 or 50mm wide x 33m long |
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3M 5490
(Grey) |
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Low friction extruded film with silicone adhesive is resistant to wear and curl. Very smooth once applied. High chemical resistance BUT not to be used with organic solvents. Ideal for extrusion machinery.
Temperature: -54° to 260°C.
Thickness:0.17mm |
12 to 50mm wide x 33m long |
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| Vinyl Based |
3M 471
(Black, Blue, Green, Red, Red/Orange, White, Yellow) |
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Vinyl filmic tape with a synthetic rubber adhesive. Very conformable and pliable. Designed for coding, decoration, sealing, patching, splicing or even for marking out sports halls or factory floors etc.
Temperature: 4° to 77ºC.
Thickness: 0.14mm |
from 25 to 50mm wide x 33m long |
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