Budnick Converting ®
3M
2396
***Discontinued*** Premium High Temp Masking
3M discontinued this product & recommends 2693, 2380 or 231 as alternatives 2396 is a 7.6mil, high temperature Automotive OEM masking tape, primarily used for applications requiring aggressive holding capability. It offers excellent paint mask performance with high solids paints and clear coats used in the transportation industry. The special adhesive offers excellent adhesion to and easy removabiity from both metal bodies and plastic fascias. The high holding power of this tape resists the most stringent applications and bake cycles. Tape can be removed hot, warm or cold from most surfaces without adhesive transfer. Tape can be used for multiple bake cycles. It has excellent conformability and tear properties. The smoothness of the backing makes this tape very "user friendly." It has excellent paint flake resistance. The balanced construction with a stronger backing gives this tape easy removal properties without slivering. It should not be subjected to outdoor exposure or prolonged exposure to sunlight. Tape may become very difficult to remove.
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 | 7.6 Mils |
| Tensile | 28.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 10.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 41 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 40° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | 325° F |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Color=tan
- Instant adhesion
- Sticks easliy/allows fast application
- Excellent holding power
- Resists lifting or curling/helps minimize rework
- Superior adhesive transfer resistance
- Clean removal/helps minimize labor required to remove transferred adhesive
- Excellent high temperature performance
- Holds firmly under heat strain yet removes cleanly
- Excellent surface contact/secure holding/user friendly
- Dead stretch
- Minimal recovery/helps reduce rework
- Conformability
- Easy handling/allows fast application
- Minimal bleed-through
- Easy tear
- Excellent handling helps reduce waste
- Controlled unwind
- Good paint flaking resistance
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Offers excellent paint mask performance with high solids paints and clear coats used in the transportation industry
Comparable Products
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.