During manufacturing, components face extreme conditions with the risk of damage and reduced functionality. Industrial tapes can help reduce these risks by protecting, masking or holding parts, however different risks require different tape.
3M offer a wide range of high-performance masking and duct tapes for all applications and industries covering key manufacturing challenges:
- Chemical resistance
- Withstand temperatures
- Secure anything
- Reduce noise
- Regulate friction
- Weather resistance
- Precision painting
Below we have highlighted two high performing tapes, one masking, one duct tape, which are ideal for industrial applications facing weather, UV, high temperatures and more.
3M Performance Industrial Masking Tape 301E
3M 301E offers all round performance, a thick crepe paper tape with a rubber adhesive, it offers instant adhesion and resists lifting or curling helping to reduce rework. This masking tape withstands high temperatures enabling oven curing at temperatures up to 100°C for 1 hour as well as air drying, infrared and UV curing.
301E will maintain its integrity when formed around corners, making it ideal for creating precise paint lines in industrial indoor applications.
It is resistant to solvents and offers good water resistance, this tape however should not be subjected to outdoor exposure or sunlight for prolonged periods as this can make the tape difficult to remove.
Potential applications for 3M 301E include:
- General industrial paint marking
- Air drying and oven curing of paint/lacquer
- Specialty car body, vehicle, marine and aerospace paint jobs
3M Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979
3M 8979 creates a defensive barrier against exposure to the elements and is suitable for both permanent and temporary applications indoors and out. It is constructed of polyethylene film laminated to cloth and backed by a rubber adhesive, allowing it to conform to irregular or curved shapes and resist curling.
This high-performance duct tape has immediate adhesion and long-term reliability on most surfaces, resisting UV, sunlight, and weather, it can stay on for up to one year without deterioration.
8979 is the ideal duct tape for demanding applications in the construction, electrical, industrial, marine and military industries.
Over benefits of 8979 include:
- Protection against light abrasion including overspray from bead and sand blasting
- Removes cleanly with little to no residue up to 6 months after application.
- Provides a tight moisture resistant seal
Potential applications for 3M 8979 include:
- MRO applications for patching, bundling, reinforcing, and temporary repair
- Marking and labelling
- Hanging polyethylene drapes, industrial masking and light sandblast overspray protection
- Splicing of insulation, pipes and panels
- Wrapping of containers and pipes
- Container sealing and tarp repair
- Outdoor duct tape applications and temporary weather sealing
