Budnick Converting ®
3M
1280
Printed Circuit Board Electroplating Masking
3M 1280 is a 3.6 mil polyester film tape with a unique adhesive for printed circuit board masking during electroplating. 1280 tape has low stretch polyester film for machine, as well as hand application. Tape must be firmly pressed down by equipment with rubber-covered rollers. Hand rolling usually does not provide enough pressure. A vivid outline of the circuit leads usually indicates that adequate pressure was used. Solvent clean up of the bond is recommended to facilitate subsequent soldering. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's precautions and directions for use when using solvents. To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of manufacture and store under normal conditions of 60°F to 80°F and 50% relative humidity in the original carton.
Converting Services
- Precision Cutting
- Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Printing
- Laminating and Coating
- Spooling and Finishing
- Consulting & Process Audit
- Prototyping
- Inventory Management
At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.
| Backing/Carrier | PET - Polyester |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Silicone |
| Thickness | 3.6 Mils |
| Tensile | 30.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 135.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 31 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 40° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Standard roll length: 72 yds.; 144 yds.
- Red colored tape
- Polyester backing reduces stretch and recovery of tape and associated uneven stop-off line
- Thick adhesive coating reduces undercutting because adhesive blocks out solutions between fingers
- Unique adhesive tape generally performs better when no ovens are used to heat tape and boards
- Unique adhesive reduces adhesive transfer to printed wiring boards
- The tape must be firmly pressed down by equipment with rubber-covered rollers or a rubber-covered platen press
- Hand rolling usually does not provide enough pressure
- Thick adhesive coating
- Silicone/Rubber blend adhesive
- Reduces number of reject boards
- Saves energy and labor costs
- Reduces clean-up time
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Masking of many printed wiring boards during solder stripping and precious metal plating of fingers
- Splicing of silicone treated papers
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Red
Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.
The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.
It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.
Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.