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3M Anodization Masking Tape 8985L is a reliable non-silicone solution for Type I (chromic acid) anodization. Designed for performance, it is specifically resistant to chromic acid and provides sharp lines with a rubber adhesive for easy removal. This tape can mask and de-mask up to 5x faster* than labor-intensive liquid masking for improved productivity.

Dream, Design, Deliver with 3M VHB Tape 5907. It is a black, 0.008 in (0.20 mm), modified acrylic adhesive with a very conformable, foam core. This tape can replace mechanical fasteners or liquid adhesives and is designed specifically for applications with thin bond lines. The fast and easy to use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability.

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.

This premium performance 3M PTFE Glass Cloth Tape 5451 has a brown woven glass cloth backing impregnated with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). This tape provides a slick surface on process machinery and 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.

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.

3M Vinyl Duct Tape 3903 is a hand-tearable general purpose tape with a rubber adhesive and embossed vinyl backing. This tape is ideal for a variety of purposes including temporary repairs, identification, contrast, decoration, securing wiring, bundling, sealing, holding, protecting, and other jobs including applications requiring moisture resistance.

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.

3M Textile Flatback Tape 2526 is a high-performance, general purpose tape ideal for rolling and bundling textiles, as well as packaging applications where high adhesion is necessary. This thick, heavy tape features a strong, smooth backing capable of resisting moisture and high temperatures, as well as an aggressive adhesive, and can be torn by hand. It is white in color.

3M Venture Tape Double Coated PET Tape 1163MS74 is a high performance, high tack double coated PET tape mounted on a 74 lb. release liner. This tape bonds to a variety of difficult surfaces including high surface energy plastics and composite materials. This tape is engineered for demanding bonding applications and designed with excellent resistance to UV and temperature.

3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener SJ3542 is the easy and clear alternative to traditional fastening methods, such as screws, nuts or bolts. It is designed to deliver a durable, reclosable fastening solution (which can be opened and closed multiple times) which bonds to a variety of substrates including many plastics and low surface energy materials. Durable and secure, 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener SJ3542 has exceptional strength through its interlocking mushroom-shaped heads (170 stem density per square inch), providing up to 5X the tensile strength of typical hook-and-loop products. 3M designed this fastener with a synthetic rubber-based black PE foam tape protected by a removable, film liner. This pressure sensitive adhesive features quick stick and a short dwell time.

With 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener SJ3542, there is no need for any drilling, screwing or sewing tools which makes for quick installation.

3M Venture Tape Double Coated PE Foam Glazing Tape VG708 is 1/8″ thick closed cell, crosslinked polyethylene foam tape coated with rubber based adhesive on one side and acrylic based adhesive on the other (liner side) with a 4 mil blue poly easy release liner.

3M Wind Protection Tape 2.1 is a tough, abrasion and puncture resistant polyurethane leading edge protection tape with pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive. The Wind Protection Tape helps prevent and reduce leading edge erosion damage on wind turbine blades caused by rain, sand, dirt and other debris. 3M Wind Protection Tape 2.1 can be applied quickly and consistently and is suitable for OEM factory as well as field repair and maintenance applications.