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Scotch Fine Line Tape 218 is a high-performance polypropylene plastic tape that has both a low profile and high adhesion for use in painting long straight lines and sweeping curves where a crisp, sharp paint line is desired. It is often used as a layout tape for high value multi-color and custom painted graphics.

This prespace tape is specially formulated for use with large format screen printed and electronically cut graphics to ease the application of small text.

Comprised of a strong polyester backing and coated with an aggressive acrylic adhesive, 3M Polyester Film Tape 853 is a solvent resistant tape that is ideal for applications where exposure to chemicals is a concern. This tape meets demanding applications in a variety of industries.

This premask, specially formulated for large format screen printed and electronically cut graphics, eases application of larger graphics to substrates. It has a unique low tack adhesive.

For splicing applications requiring quick stick and an aggressive, permanent hold, use 3M Polyester Tape 850. Used in a variety of applications, including web processing, label protection, and marking. This tape is available in various colors, as well as a transparent.

Scotch Strapping Tape 8896 is a high performance tape specifically formulated for use in many industries, including appliance and metalworking. The tensilized polypropylene film backing features a pressure-sensitive natural rubber adhesive that provides good initial adhesion holding power and clean removal on a variety of metal, vinyl, plastic, fiberboard, powder coat and glass surfaces.

For anodizing, composite bonding and splicing, use 3M Polyester Tape 8403. 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. This tape is a thicker version of 3M Polyester Tape 8402.

Scotch Strapping Tape 8896 is a high performance tape specifically formulated for use in many industries, including appliance and metalworking. The tensilized polypropylene film backing features a pressure-sensitive natural rubber adhesive that provides good initial adhesion holding power and clean removal on a variety of metal, vinyl, plastic, fiberboard, powder coat and glass surfaces.

3M PTFE Skived Film Tape 5480 uses a skived, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), conformable film backing. This tape offers an extremely low coefficient of friction which, in combination with a pressure sensitive silicone adhesive, creates a smooth, non-stick surface over a variety of substrates to assist in the movement of web materials in many types of roll-wrap applications.

Scotch Strapping Tape 8896 is a high performance tape specifically formulated for use in many industries, including appliance and metalworking. The tensilized polypropylene film backing features a pressure-sensitive natural rubber adhesive that provides good initial adhesion holding power and clean removal on a variety of metal, vinyl, plastic, fiberboard, powder coat and glass surfaces.

For tape applications requiring resistance to most chemicals used in electroplating and anodizing processes, use the 3M Electroplating Tape 470. This tan, conformable tape features an abrasion resistant backing ideal for use with plating chemicals, anodizing chemicals, milling, etching and peening operations.

Used to protect surfaces from abrasion, 3M UHMW-PE Film Tape 5421 is a thin caliper general purpose polyethylene tape that creates a “slip plane” effect to allow contact without wear. This tape features a unique combination of properties that make it ideal for many tough impact wear or sliding applications. 3M UHMW-PE Film Tape 5421 is a thinner version of 3M UHMW-PE Film Tape 5423.