Budnick Converting ®
3M
232
Scotch Medium Temperature Masking Tape
3M masking tape 232 is a 5.7 mil high performance, smooth crepe paper masking, designed to be used in medium temperature paint bake operations. It has been laboratory tested on painted panels and found to remove cleanly at bake temperatures of up to 250°F.
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 | Crepe Paper |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Rubber |
| Thickness | 5.7 Mils |
| Tensile | 23.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 8.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 36 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 50° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | 250° F |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Functions satisfactorily during bake cycles up to 250°
- Should not be subjected to outdoor exposure
- Instant adhesion allows for easy stick and fast application
- Good holding power resists lifting or curling
- Smoothness allows for excellent surface contact, with very secure hold
- Thinness is beneficial in reducing paint edge build-up
- Very conformable, allowing for easy handling
- Solvent and moisture resistant
- Reduced bleed through
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Excellent paint masking tape
- Used throughout industry for holding, bundling and protecting
- Hold to and clean removal from stainless steel, Alodine aluminum, EPDM rubber & most powder coated paints
- Very good paint line
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Tan
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.