User manual 3M MASKING OFF AREAS NOT TO BE POWDER COATED

[. . . ] Application Profile Market: General Industrial Application Description: Masking off areas not to be coated when powder coating bus bars, cabinets, metal furniture, light fixtures, etc. Application Method Typically by hand. PRODUCT 3MTM Polyester Tape 8901 3MTM Polyester Tape 8902 Key Application Requirements Short-term, high-temperature (400°F, 204°C) backing and adhesive that comes off easily and does not transfer. Benefits/Advantages To Customer Performance: Provides a sharp paint edge for most thermoset powder coat resin types. One-piece removal: Removes in one piece, eliminating costly clean-up time. [. . . ] Die-cut parts can be made by the customer or by 3M per the customer's specification. Powder coatings are paint films applied as dry powders, which are applied via a process of electrical attraction and then melted in an oven to form a solid film. Additional Product Information These high-temperature tapes feature a polyester backing with a high-temperature silicone adhesive. 3MTM Polyester Tape 8901-- Blue, conformable (1 mil backing) tape. 3MTM Polyester Tape 8902-- Blue, high-strength (2 mil backing) tape. Powder Coating Applications Curling Temperature Curling Time (Minutes/Hours) Epoxy Mainly corrosion 284°­464°F (140°­240°C) 20-1 protection Epoxy/Polyester Mainly interior 302°­428°F (150°­220°C) 20-5 Polyester/TGIC Mainly exterior 320°­428°F (160°­220°C) 20-2 Polyester/Primid Similar to above/ lower surface quality 320°­392°F (160°­220°C) 20-5 Polyurethane Weather resistant SIC Code 3500 -- Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment 3600 -- Electronic Equipment and Components Key Decision Makers Production Engineers For Additional Information To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call 1-800-362-3550. Address correspondence to: 3M Industrial Business Customer Response Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue, St. All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M's control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user's method of application. Unless stated otherwise in 3M's product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging for individual products, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the product. [. . . ] Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability. Product Use Warranty and Limited Remedy Limitation of Liability Industrial Business Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106 Printed in the USA 89018902. pdf © 3M 2005 [. . . ]