3M 231/231A Paint Masking Tape, Tan, 36 mm x 55 Meter, 7.6 Mil, Case of 24

3M 231/231A Paint Masking Tape, Tan, 36 mm x 55 Meter, 7.6 Mil, Case of 24

• 3M 231/231A Paint Masking Tape is a high-performance crepe paper masking tape for industrial and aerospace paint masking. It is used in large-scale paint operations, aircraft paint masking, and high-temperature paint bake operations involving multiple bake cycles.
• Features:
  • Natural rubber adhesive sticks instantly and has holding power that resists lifting and curling.
  • Smooth mini-crepe paper backing conforms around corners and irregular surfaces.
  • Clean removal from many surfaces after multi-bake or high-temperature bake paint processes.
  • Solvent and moisture resistant backing minimizes paint bleed-through.
  • Strong backing is easy to tear, resists slivering, and lifts off in one piece.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: 3M
  • Part Number: 231/231A
  • 3M ID: 7000088515
  • UPC: 00021200041112
  • Product Type: High-performance paint masking tape
  • Color: Tan
  • Size: 36 mm x 55 Meter
  • Width: 36 mm (1.41 Inches)
  • Length: 55 Meter (60 Yard)
  • Thickness: 7.6 Mil (0.19 mm)
  • Backing Material: Smooth mini-crepe paper treated with a heat-resistant saturant
  • Adhesive Type: Rubber
  • Adhesion to Steel: 38 Ounce per Inch (4.1 Newton per Centimeter)
  • Tensile Strength: 28 Pound per Inch (49 Newton per Centimeter)
  • Elongation at Break: 10 Percent
  • Short-Term Temperature Resistance: Removes cleanly after 30 minutes up to 300 Fahrenheit (149 Celsius)
  • Qualification: ASTM D-6123
  • Shelf Life: 18 months from date of manufacture when stored under recommended conditions
  • Applications: Large-scale paint operations in the aerospace industry, high-temperature paint bake operations, paint masking for aircraft painting, automobiles, trucks, boats, and fabricated parts
  • Packaging Type: Case
  • Quantity: 24 rolls per case
  • Use Limitation: Industrial and occupational use only, not for consumer sale or use
• The Paint Masking Tape 231/231A can also be referred to as high-performance masking tape, aerospace masking tape, crepe paper masking tape, paint masking tape, and high-temperature masking tape.

3M manufactures safety and industrial products, personal protective equipment, filtration products, adhesives, and abrasives for professional users across manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and transportation applications worldwide.

Q: What backing and adhesive does this masking tape use?
A: It uses smooth mini-crepe paper backing and rubber adhesive.

Q: What surfaces does the adhesive bond to?
A: The natural rubber adhesive bonds to paper, metal, wood, and painted surfaces.

Q: What is the short-term temperature resistance?
A: It removes cleanly after 30 minutes up to 300 Fahrenheit (149 Celsius).