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3M Aluminum Foil Tape 427 is the go-to foil tape for numerous applications across a broad range of industries. Comprised of a dead soft aluminum foil backing with a highly engineered pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, it is ideal for heat shielding, heat reflecting, chemical masking, light enhancement, chemical milling, seaming, sealing and de-paint operations.

3M Venture Tape Printed Line Set Tape 1507 is a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) tape that is ideal for colder temperatures. Coated with a cold-weather solvent acrylic adhesive, this tape applies easily when wrapping and taping black foam and rubber insulation line sets in refrigeration or HVAC applications. Linerless and self-wound, this tape is UV resistant and weatherproof for up to six months. Its high tack adhesive allows for good performance in humid conditions and works well on foam pipe insulation used in line sets. The 1.88 in tape is UL723 classified [0/0 Flame/Smoke Rating] (ULC File @R10984). Use 3M Venture Tape Printed Line Set Tape 1507 when you need to wrap and tape efficiently in cold temperatures.

Used to protect surfaces from abrasion, 3M UHMW-PE Film Tape 5425 is a thin caliper general purpose polyethylene tape that creates a “slip plane” effect to allow contact without wear. This tape features outstanding chemical resistance and a unique combination of properties that make it ideal for many tough impact wear or sliding applications.

3M Construction Seaming Tape 8087CW is a cold weather sheathing tape designed to seal seams on housewrap and exterior sheathing materials. This tape features an aggressive pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive mounted on a biaxially oriented polypropylene film. It performs exceptionally well in cold temperature applications.

Scotch High Performance Masking Tape 213 has a comparatively high resistance to heat in masking and holding applications where temperatures reach 350°F/177°C for 30 minutes. It has proven to be among the cleanest to remove when tested across a variety of surfaces. This tape is has the ability to exceed clean-removal performance of most tapes on challenging, anodized treated metal surfaces.

3M Double Coated Tape 9828 features a thin film carrier and a medium-firm acrylic adhesive that works well on many plastics and foams. 3M Adhesive 340 provides good initial adhesion and holding power to a wide variety of materials including HSE plastics. The 0.5 mil polyester carrier adds dimensional stability and improved handling during slitting and die cutting operations.

3M Adhesive Transfer Tape 9471LE is a versatile, market proven, 2 mil (0.05 mm) transfer tape on a release liner. Featuring 3M 300LSE acrylic adhesive, this tape has a long and proven history of reliably bonding a wide variety of similar and dissimilar materials such as metals, most plastics, glass, papers and painted surfaces.

3M Aluminum Foil Tape 425 is the go-to foil tape for numerous applications across a broad range of industries. Comprised of a dead soft aluminum foil backing and coated with a highly engineered pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, it is ideal for heat shielding, heat reflecting, chemical masking, light enhancement, chemical milling, seaming, sealing and de-paint operations.

Scotch Box Sealing Tape 355, one of the very best performers in the Scotch polyester line of tapes, securely closes double and triple walled corrugated cartons, including those with high recycled content, saving time and reducing closure failures. The polyester backing resists moisture, abrasion and scuffing to hold strong throughout the shipping process.

3M Adhesive Transfer Tape 9667MP is crafted with 2.3 mil 3M High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 200MP and features high shear strength and long-lasting bonding resilience. Adhesive Transfer Tape 9667MP provides ultimate performance for many applications and is an outstanding solution, ideal for graphic attachment.

3M Adhesive Transfer Tape Double Linered 8153LE is a double-linered version of 3M Adhesive Transfer Tape 9453LE. Featuring 3M 300LSE acrylic adhesive, this tape has a long and proven history of reliably bonding a wide variety of similar and dissimilar materials such as metals, most plastics, glass, papers and painted surfaces.

For anodizing, composite bonding and splicing use 3M Polyester Tape 8402. This translucent green tinted tape is coated with a silicone adhesive that bonds well on difficult surfaces, including silicone coated papers and films. It is chemical resistant and performs under a wide range of temperatures and environments.