3M
6536

Masking Paper

6536 is a 2.6mil, steel gray masking paper, primarily used in conjunction with pressure sensitive tapes for painting operations. It is ideal for protection against bleeding of paint solvents and offers greater protection than many other types of gross masking mediums. It is offered in a variety of standard sizes 6" through 36" x 1000ft (304m). It should not be pulled "taut" over surfaces to be masked. Apply paper with sufficient slack to reduce chance of contact with paper to the substrate. Steel gray can withstand bake cycles up to 400&degF for one hour.

Backing/Carrier Proprietary
Adhesive
Thickness 2.6 Mils
Tensile
Elongation
Adhesive Activation Pressure
Adhesion (unwind)
Min. Application Temp 40° F
Min. Service Temp 0° F
Max Short-Term Temp
Max Long-Term Temp

Product Features

  • Color=Steel gray
  • Backing=specialty coated paper
  • Basis weight=30lbs per 3000ft²
  • Machine direction tensile=27lbs/in width (473N/100mm)
  • Mullen burst strength=28lbs/in² (490 N/100mm²)
  • Caliper=0.0026in (0.066mm)
  • Specialty treated paper
  • Clean paper
  • Thin paper
  • Easy tear
  • Good penetration resistance
  • Lint and fiber free
  • Conformable
  • Good performance on apron taper
  • Other brands often don't specify and can vary by as much as 300 feet or more
  • Helps minimize rework from bleed-through
  • No loose fiber to contaminate paint jobs
  • Easy to handle
  • Helps reduce paper waste
  • Uniform length

Adhesive Tape Applications

  • Paper operations

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.

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.