We offer masking film and tape for general purpose and high performance applications within industries such as automotive, industrial, marine and electronics. Masking film is available for use in external and internal environments and a range of colours is available for easy identification. They can attach to many surfaces, including metal, plastic, rubber, powder coated paint, freshly painted surfaces, glass, porcelain and wood.
Our advanced masking film range offers varying levels of adhesion, thicknesses and backings, such as paper, vinyl, polypropylene film, uPVC film and polyester film. Products include masking paper tapes, flatback and fineline masking film. View the products tab for more information.
Masking film and tape characteristics:
Our applications include:
Browse advanced masking films below for more detailed information and product data sheets. For more information, please contact us.
Thickness range (mm)
Adhesion to steel range (N/cm)
Tensile strength range (N/cm²)
Adhesive
Carrier
Colour
Max width (cm)
Max length (m)
Stock status
Manufacturer / SOS
Temp. range (˚C)
Thermal cond. range (W/m-K)
Thermal conductivity (W/m-K)
D/S or S/S
Breathable
Conformability
Fluid resist backing
Hypoallergenic
Sterilisation method
MVTR (gms/m2 /24 hrs)
Any data provided relates to values typically generated when measuring these materials, and is offered as a guide to material selection. However it is not guaranteed and the user is responsible for evaluating the suitability of a product for the application it is intended for. Some test methods may vary, please refer to data sheet or call for assistance.
Title | Stock status | Adhesion to steel (N/cm) | Adhesive | Breathable | Carrier | Colour | Conformability | D/S or S/S | Fluid resist backing | Hypoallergenic | Manufacturer / SOS | Max length (m) | Max. short temp (˚C) | Max width (cm) | Min. temp (˚C) | MVTR (gms/m2 /24 hrs) | Sterilisation method | Tensile strength (N/cm²) | Thermal cond. range (W/m-K) | Thermal conductivity (W/m-K) | Thickness (mm) | |
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3M™ 5413 | 1 | 2.4 | Silicone | Kapton® | Amber | 3M™ | 578 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||
3M™ 2836 | N/A | 3.5 | Rubber | Latex saturated smooth crepe paper | Chamois | 3M™ | No data | 45 | 0.18 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 8992 | 3 | 4.8 | Silicone | PET | Green | 3M™ | No data | 100 | 0.082 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 5419 | 3 | 2.2 | Silicone | Polyimide | Amber | 3M™ | 58 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||
3M™ 3636 | 3 | 4 | Rubber | Latex saturated smooth crepe paper | Blue | 3M™ | No data | 46 | 0.17 | |||||||||||||
SP139-0.1 | 1 | 2.5 | Acrylic | PET | Clear | Parafix | No data | 160 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 214 | 1 | 3.2 | Rubber | Smooth crepe paper | Natural | 3M™ | -30 | 48 | 0.14 | |||||||||||||
tesa® 4330 | 1 | 4.8 | Rubber | Creped paper | Chamois | tesa® | No data | 42 | 0.175 | |||||||||||||
SP139-0.05 | 1 | 2.5 | Acrylic | PET | Clear | Parafix | No data | 80 | 0.05 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 218 | 3 | 4 | Rubber | PP | Green | 3M™ | -30 | 22.8 | 0.13 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 4737 | 3 | 1.2 | Rubber | Vinyl | Blue | 3M™ | -30 | 28 | 0.137 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 222 | 3 | 2.6 | Acrylic | PET | White | 3M™ | -30 | 45.5 | 0.06 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 5414 | 3 | 0.4 | Synthetic | PVA | Transparent | 3M™ | 0 | 11 | 0.053 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 226 | 3 | 4.2 | Rubber | PE / creped paper | Black | 3M™ | -30 | 59.5 | 0.27 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 5491 | 3 | 3.8 | Silicone | PTFE | Brown | 3M™ | -73 | 73 | 0.17 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 235 | 3 | 2.5 | Rubber | Paper | Black | 3M™ | -30 | 38.6 | 0.17 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 7101 | 3 | 4.2 | Rubber | Latex saturated crepe paper | Chamois | 3M™ | -30 | 36 | 0.14 | |||||||||||||
3M™ Scotch® 250 flatback masking tape | 2 | 8.5 | Rubber | Flatback paper | Tan | 3M™ | -30 | 103.3 | 0.15 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 7130 | 3 | 3.6 | Rubber | Latex saturated crepe paper | Chamois | 3M™ | -30 | 40 | 0.16 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 851 | 1 | 2.7 | Silicone & rubber | PET | Translucent green | 3M™ | -50 | 36.8 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 8403 | 1 | 2.9 | Silicone | PET | Translucent green | 3M™ | -50 | 81 | 0.06 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 1104 | 3 | 2 | Rubber | Saturated crepe paper | Chamois | 3M™ | -35 | 34 | 0.15 | |||||||||||||
tesa® 50650 | 3 | 3.3 | Silicone | PET | Blue | tesa® | No data | 50 | 0.055 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 2211 | 3 | 9.6 | Cross linked rubber resin | Creped paper | Chamois | 3M™ | -30 | 34 | 0.13 | |||||||||||||
Mactac SP139 | 1 | 0.25 | Acrylic | PET | Clear | Mactac | No data | 160 | 0.12 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 2214 | N/A | 2.4 | Cross linked rubber resin | Latex saturated crepe paper | Grey | 3M™ | No data | 35.2 | 0.12 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 101E | 3 | 2.4 | Rubber | Creped paper | Chamois | 3M™ | No data | 34 | 0.12 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 2321 | N/A | 2.6 | Rubber | Latex saturated crepe paper | Chamois | 3M™ | No data | 35.2 | 0.14 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 201E | 1 | 2.8 | Rubber | Creped paper | Chamois | 3M™ | No data | 34 | 0.135 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 2517 | 2 | 8.5 | Rubber | Kraft paper | Brown | 3M™ | -30 | 54 | 0.16 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 401E | 2 | 4 | Rubber | Creped paper | Brown | 3M™ | No data | 40 | 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Scapa 2595 | 3 | 2.6 | Silicone | Creped paper | Brown | Scapa | No data | 40 | 0.15 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 501E | 2 | 4.4 | Rubber | Creped paper | Chamois | 3M™ | No data | 42 | 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Scapa 1801 | 1 | 2.6 | Silicone | Polyimide | Amber | Scapa | 30 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||
3M™ 2831 | 3 | 2.5 | Rubber | Latex saturated crepe paper | Chamois | 3M™ | -30 | 35 | 0.14 | |||||||||||||
3M™ 8991 | 3 | 3.4 | Silicone | PET | Blue | 3M™ | No data | 51 | 0.061 |
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