User Guide

Typical Characteristics
• Choice of backing calipers from
as thin as 0.9 mil up to 5 mils
• Choice of tensile strength
ranging from 20 lbs./in. (1 mil
backing) to 127 lbs./in.
(5 mils backing)
• Choice of pressure sensitive
acrylic, rubber, silicone, and
S/R blend adhesives to meet
specific requirements. For
example, acrylic for long term
holding and clarity; silicone for
high temperature performance
and clean removal; specially-
formulated rubber for resistance
to plating chemicals
• Polyester backings perform
reliably exposed to 350° F
(177°C) for one hour
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Slick Surface Tapes – low coefficients
of friction with choice of other characteristics
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PTFE Tapes:
• Self-lubricating to help improve
web material processing
• Resists up to 400°F (204°C)
• Anti-stick for ready release
and clean-up of even hot plastic
• Conforms for a chemical-
resistant barrier
• Available in glass cloth and
skived or extruded films
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UHMW-PE Tapes
• Abrasion resistant to protect
chutes from wear
• “Slip plane” effect between
surfaces to reduce noise
• Anti-stick for ready release
and clean-up of various inks,
adhesives, and sealants
• Available in film and film/foam
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Polyester Tapes – thin caliper
with long-term high dimensional strength
lide, cover, and quiet.
KEY MARKETS • Printing
• Aerospace • Automotive
• Maintenance and Repair (MRO)
KEY MARKETS • Graphic arts
• Photographic • Electronics
• Metal finishing
Example: 3M
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PTFE Extruded Film
Tape 5490 to resist sticky build-up
on rollers and plates
Example: 3M
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Polyester Tape 396
with fast grip rubber adhesive for
splicing low surface energy materials
Typical Applications
• Protect plastic contact bar under hot wire in shrink wrapping
• Wrap web rollers for smoother material movement; cover web
former edge to minimize friction during folding
• “Slip plane” between dissimilar surfaces to help reduce noise
• Masking and bundling in composite part manufacturing
Typical Applications
• Stripping positives or negatives in graphics arts pre-press
• Splicing silicone-treated papers • Powder coat paint masking
• Gold finger masking in PCB plating • De-taping
• High temperature coating • Edge and hole reinforcing
• Thin caliper butt splicing • Add low profile decorative trim
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