3M Masking Tape and 3M Duct Tape
Help make production more predictable with masking tapes and duct tapes that perform reliably and remove cleanly.
Predictable, Dependable Performance
Knowing what to expect from your materials helps make production more predictable, whether you’re assembling pieces in a factory or putting materials together on a job site. At 3M, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that helps improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. Whether you’re looking to mask, protect, seal or otherwise modify surfaces, 3M has a solution for you.
3M Masking Tapes
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Holding power and clean removal for predictable performance
In our extensive masking line, you will find a range of characteristics such as adhesive holding power and line sharpness to meet different application requirements for virtually every industrial application. 3M products also feature:
- Instant adhesion
- Clean removal
- Easy tear without stretching or pulling
- Controlled unwind
- Conformability to stretch and adhere around curves
Learn more about Extreme Masking Tapes
Featured Utility Masking Tapes
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Cost-effective crepe paper tape that holds, bundles, seals and performs other non-critical taping jobs. Controlled unwind to prevent shredding or splintering and tears easily from the roll by hand.
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A go-to tape that holds strongly in settings where surface temperatures can reach up to 200°F (93°C). Light tan crepe paper tape has low unwind and sticks to many surfaces, making it ideal for everyday use.
Utility Masking Tapes
Featured Specialty High Temperature Tapes
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Ideal for bake temperatures up to 300°F (149°C) or for multiple bake cycles. Superior adhesion to metal, rubber, glass and plastic while removing cleanly in one piece with no adhesive residue.
Specialty High Temperature Tapes
Featured Industrial Painting Tapes
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Sticks instantly to most surfaces, including metal, rubber, glass and plastic, and removes cleanly in one piece. Helps achieve good paint lines in low to medium temperature applications up to 225°F (107°C).
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Achieves sharp paint lines in critical masking applications where temperatures reach up to 250°F (121°C). Sticks instantly to a variety of surfaces and removes cleanly in one piece with no adhesive residue.
Industrial Painting Tapes
Featured Fine Line Tapes
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A high-performance tape with high adhesion and a low profile for painting long, straight lines and sweeping curves where a crisp, sharp paint line is desired.
Fine Line Tapes
Featured Outdoor Masking Tapes
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Created for ultraviolet (UV) light resistance, this crepe paper tape removes cleanly from most surfaces with little to no edge residue for up to 14 days even after outdoor exposure.
Outdoor Masking Tapes
3M Duct Tapes
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Versatile and dependable for bundling, sealing, reinforcing and more
This family of rugged cloth and duct tapes adheres to most surfaces for applications ranging from bundling to moisture proofing, sealing to splicing, reinforcing to hanging poly drapes.
Featured Industrial Tapes
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The go-to choice for demanding jobs sticks immediately and stays with good holding power on irregular, hard-to-bond surfaces without lifting — even on most plastics.
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Durable tape that resists curling and tears off the roll cleanly for easy application in MRO and construction. Removable with little or no residue for up to one month after application on opaque, non-glass surfaces.
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Unique design offers high instant adhesion coupled with maximum conformability. Ideal for contoured surfaces and light duty applications.
Industrial Tapes
Featured Utility Tapes
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A hand-tearable general purpose tape with a rubber adhesive and embossed vinyl backing used for temporary repairs, identification, contrast, decoration, securing wiring, bundling, sealing, holding, protecting and more, including applications requiring moisture resistance.
Utility Tapes
Featured Specialty Tapes
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Ultra-thick, water-resistant backing resists wear and abrasion while still tearing easily by hand. Designed to provide a maximum-strength, long-lasting solution for even the most demanding heavy-duty applications. Instantly grips many substrates including metal, glass, plastic and sealed concrete.
Specialty Tapes
Masking and Duct Tape Applications
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Crepe masking tapes are used to mask large areas and in two-tone paint processes, while fine line tapes are very conformable for masking irregular shapes and curves to create specialty designs and custom paint jobs. Duct tapes are used for covering holes and temporary holding.
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After assembly, a boat is masked before entering the paint booth, for a painting or gel coating process. Good masking solutions reduce paint re-work and minimise slivering when the tape is removed. Masking and duct tapes are also used to protect interior surfaces that are prone to scratches and dings.
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Crepe masking tapes are used to mask large areas and in two-tone paint processes, while conformable fine line tapes are used to mask curves and irregular shapes. Duct tapes are used for covering holes and temporary holding.
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Masking tapes protect areas during painting and sealing operations, with specialised tapes for stucco application and flatback tapes used to seam temporary floor protection. Duct tapes are used for bundling and for hanging heavy plastic sheeting, and may be chosen for clean removal.
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Flatback tapes are used in paper mills for core tabbing, sealing the tail during the winding process and holding down protective layers around finished rolls. They are also used to splice two webs of paper together both at the mill and at the printing press.
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