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Three questions to make selection of a total 3M Masking Solution as easy as Marine Tier I or II. Answering the questions in the chart at right gives you a streamlined selection of 3M masking solutions for your masking applications. 1. What is your application? 2. What is your objective? 3. Do you want Tier I for high performance or Tier II for more economical performance? Based on more than 15-years experience with in-mold masking, 3M can help you put these products to work improving the productivity and quality of paste-wax release systems. With 3M fine line or crepe masking tapes you get holding power, line sharpness, conformability, and removal the way you want. And all 3M tapes provide the following: Controlled unwind not too easy or too hard Instant adhesion at a touch Secure adhesion to itself or other 3M tapes and papers for overtaping or gross masking In-mold masking products guide What is your Application? Gelcoat Color Separation Overspray and Noncritical Surfaces General Purpose What is your Objective? Sharpest color separation on curves and uneven surfaces. Sharpest color separation for straight lines. Acceptable color separation for curves or straight lines. Large area masking Holding masking films or papers, flange masking, hardware masking Securing masking film or paper around perimeter, taping cuffs and ankles TIER 3M Fine Line s 4737T, 4737S 3M Fine Line s 218 234 or 2380 3M Hand Masker Pre-folded Masking Films 2308 200 TIER 3M Fine Line s 4735 233+ or 2364 White Masking Paper (e.g. 6530, 6538, 6540) 2307 2214 Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Short term protection of hardware during assembly. Overtape 3M crepe masking tape with 3M fine line tape for gelcoat color separation. Protect flange from gelcoat overspray with 3M crepe masking tape.
Masking a multi-color hull...efficiently and reliably 1. Overtape 3M crepe masking tape with fine line tape for gelcoat color separation. 3M fine line tape provides a sharp paint edge. 2. Gross masking with 3M White Masking Paper to protect from overspray. 3. Apply backer tape to reserve area for second color. 4. Total solution of 3M fine line tape, crepe masking tape, and masking paper for a multi-color hull process with the end quality that helps sell boats. Seal coveralls. Yours for the masking service 1-877-366-2746 www.3m.com/marine Quick source for product data and time-saving application information. Technical service Personal attention from an expert. Custom rolls and shapes Contact your 3M representative or distributor sales representative for details. Application development 3M masking specialists to help you put your new masking ideas into practice.
Product Information: Product Tape Structure Total Adhesion Tensile Temperature (Backing/Adhesive) Thickness oz./in. Strength Range mils (mm) (N/100 mm) lbs./in. width (N/100 mm) 3M Fine Line s 218 Green Matte Finish, Polypropylene 4.8 (0.12) 39 (43) 13 (228) Up to 250 F (121 C) * Film/Rubber 4735 Orange Vinyl Film/Rubber 5.5 (0.14) 15 (16) 15 (260) Up to 300 F (149 C) * 4737S Opaque Blue Vinyl Film/Rubber 5.1 (0.13) 14 (15) 14 (245) Up to 325 F (163 C) ** 4737T Translucent Blue Vinyl Film/Rubber 5.1 (0.13) 14 (15) 17 (297) Up to 325 F (163 C) ** s 200 Natural Colored Crepe Paper/Rubber 4.5 (0.11) 27 (29) 20 (350) Up to 200 F (93 C)* 233+ Green Colored Smooth Crepe Paper/Rubber 6.7 (0.17) 38 (41) 25 (438) Up to 250 F (121 C)* 234 Natural Colored Crepe Paper/Rubber 6.0 (0.15) 34 (37) 27 (472) Up to 250 F (121 C)* 2214 Natural Colored Crepe Paper/Rubber 5.3 (0.13) 24 (26) 20 (350) Up to 150 F (66 C)* 2307 Natural Colored Crepe Paper/Rubber 5.6 (0.14) 32 (34) 20 (350) Up to 200 F (93 C)** 2308 Natural Colored Crepe Paper/Rubber 5.6 (0.14) 37 (43) 22 (367) Up to 250 F (121 C)* 2364 Crepe Paper/Natural Synthetic/Rubber Blend 6.5 (0.16) 36 (39) 23 (402) Up to 300 F (149 C)* 2380 Crepe Paper/Natural 7.5 (0.19) 40 (43) 27 (472) Up to 325 F (163 C)* *Up to 30 minutes **Up to 60 minutes Product/ Color Paper/Film Structure Thickness mils (mm) Machine Direction Tensile Strength lbs./in. width (N/100 mm) Cross Direction Tensile Strength lbs./in. width (N/100 mm) Large Area Masking Paper White paper Treated Paper 24# 2.2 (0.056) 18 (315) 20 (315) Large Area Masking Film 3M Hand Masker High Density 0.4 (0.010) 4.8 (84) 2.0 (35) Pre-folded Masking Films Polyethylene Product Availability by Size: Scotch Fine Line Tape 218 021200-06300 1/8" x 60 yds. 144 021200-06301 1/4" x 60 yds. 144 021200-06302 3/8" x 60 yds. 96 021200-06303 1/2" x 60 yds. 72 021200-06305 3/4" x 60 yds. 48 021200-06306 1/16" x 60 yds. 144 021200-06307 3/16" x 60 yds. 144 021200-06308 3/32" x 60 yds. 144 021200-06028 1/4" x 60 yds. 144 021200-04698 1/2" x 60 yds. 72 021200-04699 3/4" x 60 yds. 48 021200-04700 1" x 60 yds. 36 021200-04701 2" x 60 yds. 24 Scotch High Temperature Fine Line Tape 4735 021200-72288 3/4" x 36 yds. 48 Scotch High Temperature Fine Line Tape 4737S 021200-72213 1/4" x 36 yds. 144 021200-72214 3/8" x 36 yds. 96 021200-72215 1/2" x 36 yds. 72 021200-72216 3/4" x 36 yds. 48 021200-72173 1" x 36 yds. 36 021200-73886 2" x 36 yds. 24 Scotch High Temperature Fine Line Tape 4737T 021200-72246 1/4" x 36 yds. 144 021200-72048 3/8" x 36 yds. 96 021200-71353 1/2" x 36 yds. 72 021200-72082 5/8" x 36 yds. 60 021200-71354 3/4" x 36 yds. 48 021200-71355 1" x 36 yds. 36 021200-22828 2" x 36 yds. 24 3M Paper Tape 200 048011-53464 18mm x 55m 48 048011-53465 24mm x 55m 36 048011-53470 36mm x 55m 24 048011-53466 48mm x 55m 24 Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Product Availability by Size (continued): Scotch Paint 233+ 051131-26343 3mm x 55m 144 (1/8 inch applications) 051131-26330 6mm x 55m 96 (1/4 inch applications) 051131-26332 12mm x 55m 48 (1/2 inch applications) 051131-26334 18mm x 55m 48 (3/4 inch applications) 051131-26336 24mm x 55m 24 (1 inch applications) 051131-26338 36mm x 55m 16 (1-1/2 inch applications) 051131-26340 48mm x 55m 12 (2 inch applications) 051131-26341 72mm x 55m 8 (3 inch applications) Scotch General Purpose 234 021200-02978 6mm x 55m 144 021200-02980 12mm x 55m 72 021200-04243 30mm x 55m 24 021200-02983 36mm x 55m 24 021200-04244 48mm x 55m 24 021200-04245 60mm x 55m 12 021200-02985 72mm x 55m 12 021200-02987 96mm x 55m 8 021200-02988 144mm x 55m 8 3M Paper 2214 021200-45587 12mm x 55m 72 021200-26074 18mm x 55m 48 021200-26075 24mm x 55m 36 021200-26076 36mm x 55m 24 021200-26077 48mm x 55m 24 021200-26078 72mm x 55m 12 021200-48119 96mm x 55m 8 3M 2307 021200-71117 18mm x 55m 48 021200-71118 24mm x 55m 36 021200-71119 36mm x 55m 24 021200-71120 48mm x 55m 24 021200-55672 60mm x 55m 16 021200-71121 72mm x 55m 12 Scotch 2308 051131-06545 18mm x 55m 48 051131-06546 24mm x 55m 36 051131-06547 36mm x 55m 24 051131-06548 48mm x 55m 24 051131-06549 72mm x 55m 12 Scotch Performance 2364 021200-44577 12mm x 55m 72 021200-43351 18mm x 55m 48 021200-43352 24mm x 55m 36 021200-43353 36mm x 55m 24 021200-43354 48mm x 55m 24 021200-43355 72mm x 55m 12 021200-44542 100mm x 55m 8 Scotch Performance 2380 021200-44586 6mm x 55m 144 021200-44585 12mm x 55m 72 021200-44583 24mm x 55m 36 021200-44582 36mm x 55m 24 021200-44581 48mm x 55m 24 021200-44580 72mm x 55m 12 021200-44579 100mm x 55m 8 3M White Masking Paper 051131-06537 6" x 750 ft. 6 051131-06538 12" x 750 ft. 3 051131-06539 18" x 750 ft. 2 051131-06540 36" x 750 ft. 1 3M Hand-Masker Dispenser Part Number Description Units per Case 051131-77385 M3000 Hand- 4 Masker Dispenser 3M Hand-Masker Pre-folded Masking Film Rolls Part Number Description/Size Rolls per Case 051131-06845 MF-24 24" x 180' 12 051131-06848 MF-48 48" x 180' 12 051131-77406 MF-72 72" x 90' 12 051131-77407 MF-99 99" x 90' 12 Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
More application ideas Temporary labeling for defect identification or process instructions. Pull tabs made of crepe and fine line tapes for easy removal during multiple gelcoat applications. Masking for anti-fouling paint. PRODUCT USE: All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M s control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user s knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user s method of application. WARRANTY AND LIMITED REMEDY: 3M warrants 3M masking tapes will meet the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user s application. If the 3M product is defective, your exclusive remedy and 3M s and seller s sole obligation will be, at 3M s option, to repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. Industrial and Transportation Business Marine and Specialty Vehicle Market Center Bldg. 21-1W-10 900 Bush Ave. St. Paul, MN 55106 1-877-366-2746 www.3m.com/marine Cover photo courtesy of and with permission from Regal Marine Industries, Inc., Orlando, Florida. 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M Company. Printed in U.S.A. 2006 3M 60-4400-9476-5