Scotch Tape 231/231A: Best Masking Tape for Painting

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Part Number: 7000088515

"3M Paint Masking Tape 231/231A, Tan, 36 mm x 55 m, 7.6 mil, 24 Rolls/Case "

Price: $23.11

Size: 36 mm x 55 m

Unit of Measure: RO

Minimum Order Qty: 24

Manufacturer: 3M

Incremental Order Qty: 24

Usually Ships: 9-16 Days

Features and Specifications

3M Paint Masking Tape 231/231A is a premium high-performance crepe paper masking tape designed to meet aerospace needs in most painting applications, including the use of multiple bake cycles. This smooth masking tape embodies all the features that are desirable in a paint masking tape and designed specifically for the aerospace market.

Image of a worker masking the exterior of an airplane cockpit

The natural rubber adhesive provides instant stick and reliable holding power that resists lifting

Aerospace-level strength and reliability
The natural rubber adhesive of this tape sticks instantly and allows fast application along with reliable holding power that resists lifting. 3M Paint Masking Tape 231/231A demonstrates excellent adhesive transfer resistance with clean removal that helps reduce labor and cleanup. Its smooth mini-crepe backing provides excellent surface contact and is also solvent and moisture resistant to minimize bleed-through. A special backside treatment provides a smooth unwind for easy handling and reduced waste. It is easy to tear, which aids in handling, yet strong enough to resist slivering, providing user-friendly one-piece removal.

3M Paint Masking Tape 231/231A is conformable for easy masking around corners, over irregular surfaces, and offers easy handling that reduces application time. As a professional grade masking tape, it has the benefit of paint flake resistance that reduces contamination and potential rework, resulting in a professional paint job. This tape can be certified to ASTM D-6123 (replaces obsolete PPP-T-42C, Type I, (CID-A-A-883B)).

The crepe paper backing tears easily, offers moderate conformability, and lifts off cleanly. The natural rubber adhesive bonds well to paper, metal, wood and painted surfaces with reliable holding power that resists lifting and curling. Under normal operating conditions, the tape features one-piece removal and is sliver resistant.

Recommended Applications

Large scale paint operations in the aerospace industry
High temperature paint bake operations
Paint masking for aircraft painting

What is masking tape?
Masking tape was developed specifically to help protect surrounding surfaces from overspray, provide clean paint lines, and remove easily and cleanly when finished. Masking tapes from 3M adhere well, resist solvents or water from the paint, and are strong enough to hang plastic sheeting, yet remove cleanly without damaging the subsurface. The backing, typically crepe paper, can conform to curved and irregular surfaces. The tape hand tears for tool-free application.

3M Minimum Order Unit: Case

Color: Tan

Customer Part Number: 3M231112

ECCN Number: EAR99

Master Shipper Gross Weight: 16.6900

Shelf Life: 547 Days

Stock Type: Standard

Tape Type: Crepe Masking Tapes

UPC Number (11 characters): 02120004111

UPC Number (12 characters): 021200041112

UPC/GTIN Number (14 characters): 00021200041112

Product Highlights

Clean removal from many surfaces following multi-bake or high temperature bake
Controlled unwind dispenses evenly to help tape more consistently
Rubber adhesive provides instant adhesion and resists lifting or curling for sharp paint lines
Smooth mini-crepe paper backing conforms and maintains integrity when formed around a corner
Strong backing is easy to tear, yet resists slivering and provides one-piece removal

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