3M™ Polyester Tape 8901
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Details
Highlights
- Works in demanding conditions and high temperatures ranging from -6°F (-5°C) to 4°F (24°C)
- Clean removal during high temperature masking operations such as powder coating and anodizing
- Polyester film offers excellent thermal and chemical resistance while maintaining flexibility
- Silicone adhesive provides clean removal from a variety of surfaces
- Translucent blue backing provides easy identification and positioning
- Waterproof and easily removable
Thin and conformable, 3M™ Polyester Tape 8901 excels in high temperature masking operations such as powder coat painting. Coated with a silicone adhesive, this tape bonds to a variety of difficult surfaces. It is chemical resistant and performs under a wide range of temperatures and environments.
3M™ Polyester Tape 8901 is a thin, conformable polyester tape ideal for masking in high temperature applications and adheres well to silicone coated surfaces. The translucent blue backing is tear resistant. Coated with a silicone adhesive, this tape functions well in masking for powder coating to provide splicing of silicone liners, papers and films. It removes cleanly and in one piece from most surfaces, avoiding slivering and breaking. This tape also excels in permanent splicing operations on silicone liners, papers, and films subject to high temperatures. Dispensable and appropriate for outdoor use.
Suggested applications
- Masking parts for high temperature powder coat painting
- Splicing of silicone liners, films and papers
- Holding parts or vacuum bags during composite bonding operations
- Masking metal surfaces in acid or caustic chemical milling baths
- Protective tape reduces scratches during handling and shipping
Typical Properties
| Adhesive Type | Silicone |
| Applications | Aerospace, Appliance, Automotive, Construction, Electronics, General Industrial, Specialty Vehicle, Transportation, Metalworking, Military and Government |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyester |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 0.9 in |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.02 mm |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Elongation at Break | 115.0 % |
| Industries | Print, Appliance, Automotive, Military and Government, Construction, Specialty Vehicle, Transportation, Electronics, General Industrial |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 204 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 400 null |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -60 null |
| Product Colour | Blue |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Specifications Met | ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, ASTM D3759 |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 26.0 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (metric) | 45.5 N/100mm, 455 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 0.9 Milli-inch (mil), 2.4 Milli-inch (mil) |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.022 mm, 0.06 mm |
| Units per Case | 24.0 Roll, 36.0 Roll |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 72 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 65.8 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 1 in, 2 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 25.4 mm, 50.8 mm |
Resources
23-936450-e4e-engineered-tapes-reference-guide-pdfa.pdfCatalogs
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 25.4 mm, 50.8 mm | |||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.022 mm, 0.06 mm | |||
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 1 in, 2 in | |||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 0.9 Milli-inch (mil), 2.4 Milli-inch (mil) | |||
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyester | |||
| Product Colour | Blue |
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