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Product Selection
3M™ Protective Tapes - Short Term Protection
Many factors can affect the use and performance of a 3M™ Protective Tape in a particular application:
- Surface texture of substrate
- Surface preparation of substrate
- Method and conditions of tape application
- Time and environmental conditions
- Storage conditions
There are four basic steps for product selection:
- Determine the appropriate film backing.
- Determine the best overall adhesive range needed to protect your substrate.
- Determine surface compatibility to be protected.
- Test for desired performance.
Product Information
It is essential that the user evaluate the 3M Protective Tape to determine whether it is suitable for a particular purpose to meet the user's expectation.
For specific product information concerning your application, please contact Customer Service at: (800) 241-2031.
To learn more, please see our online Product Catalog or read the 3M™ Protective Tapes - Short Term Protection technical information (PDF).
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Film Backings |
2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 mil Polyethylene
1 mil Polyester
2 and 6 mil Polypropylene
2, 2.5 and 5 mil Co-extruded "A" Film
2 mil "E"
3 mil Co-Extruded Black/White Film
4 mil Fire-Retardant Polyethylene
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Adhesion Guidelines |
| Adhesive |
oz/inch |
| 04, 05 |
1.0 - 1.8 |
| 10 |
2.0 - 3.0 |
| 12 |
3.0 - 4.0 |
| 25, 26 |
6.0 - 8.0 |
| 29, 55, 56, 58 |
9.0 - 11.5 |
| 67 |
18.0 |
| 87, 88 |
13.0 - 15.0 |
| 79, 93EZ, 95EZ |
20.0 - 25.0 |
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General Information |
Standard web sizes vary by backing. Typical widths are 48", 60" and 72".
All orders are custom slit. Custom sizes are available from widths of 2" to 72" and lengths up to 5,000'.
Custom Options:
- Cross Perforations
- Center Perforations
- Colored Backings
- Printing
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To request a printed copy of the Protective Tape Products Selection Guide,
call (800) 362-3550 and ask for document number 70-0707-7574-0.
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