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3M Specialty High Temperature Masking Tape 5501A is designed to be an extra strong painting tape optimized for the aerospace industry where holding and clean removal are vital through multiple low temperature bakes. Its capabilities also make it a top choice for specialized high temperature aerospace masking.

3M Polyester Tape 8993LC has a tough polyester film backing to protect surfaces during processing. The thin layer of low-tack silicone adhesive sticks to a wide variety of substrates, then allows clean removal when finished. This clear protective tape is designed to protect finished surfaces from abrasion, nicks and scratches during production, packaging and installation.

3M Tape Sheets 809G are pre-cut to the custom size of your choosing for convenient carrying and “dispenser-less” taping for easy application. Each 25 sheet layered pad has a removable paper tab and is designed for in-field repair of damaged packages, shipping label protection and other, miscellaneous packaging applications such as sealing envelopes and small packages.

Scotch Light Duty Packaging Tape 605 is a transparent film tape designed for general packaging and cold temperature applications. The polypropylene backing material is moisture, chemical and UV resistant.

The 3M Carry Handle 8310 transforms almost anything into a convenient, travel-friendly package. A durable plastic strip with adhesive at each end for adhering to both sides of a box or package creates a small loop which can support up to 10 pounds.

3M Vinyl Tape 471 is a versatile tape that provides long-lasting floor marking, sharp paint lines, surface protection, and reliable seals in complex situations across a variety of industries. Engineered with unique stretch properties, this tape conforms to rough, irregular, curved, and convex surfaces without lifting. It uses a rubber adhesive that bonds immediately and removes cleanly on a wide variety of substrates. Made for high performance, the vibrant backing resists abrasion, moisture, and solvents. Conformability, instant adhesion, and clean removal all make 3M Vinyl Tape 471 an exceptional choice for general-purpose surface protection, floor marking, hazard identification, paint masking, and decorating.

Scotch Magic Greener Tape is an even more environmentally friendly version of the original matte-finish, invisible tape, with the same great performance.

3M Paint Masking Tape 231/231A is a premium high-performance crepe paper masking tape designed to meet aerospace needs in most painting applications, including the use of multiple bake cycles. This smooth masking tape embodies all the features that are desirable in a paint masking tape and designed specifically for the aerospace market.

3M Splicing Tape 253 is a single-coated paper tape with a modified poly liner implemented on the face side of the tape to help ensure roll quality and provide protection against contamination. This tape is ideal for silicone and plastic based material splicing and butt splicing 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 Polyester Film Tape 856 is a light duty film tape used for permanent edging and label protection. It features a tough, polyester backing which provides abrasion and edge tear resistance. The transparent backing allows clear visibility of information protected by tape.

Formed from a light brown woven glass cloth backing impregnated with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), 3M General Purpose PTFE Glass Cloth Tape 5151PL provides a slick surface on process machinery. This tape offers an extremely low coefficient of friction which, in combination with a pressure sensitive silicone adhesive, creates a non-stick surface that performs at elevated temperatures.