3M specialty tape solutions brochure User Manual

• 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

• 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

• 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. 

• 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 

• 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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