Premium aerospace-grade paint masking tape with natural rubber adhesive, crepe paper backing, instant adhesion, clean removal, and high-temperature resistance up to 300°F. Professional-quality tape for aircraft painting and industrial applications.
3M™ Paint Masking Tape 231/231A is a premium high-performance crepe paper masking tape specifically designed to meet aerospace needs in most painting applications, including the use of multiple bake cycles. This professional-grade masking tape combines advanced adhesive technology with superior backing material to deliver exceptional results in demanding paint operations. The natural rubber adhesive provides instant stick and reliable holding power that resists lifting, while the smooth mini-crepe backing offers excellent surface contact and conformability around corners and irregular surfaces.
The tape features aerospace-level strength and reliability with excellent adhesive transfer resistance and clean removal that helps reduce labor and cleanup costs. Its smooth mini-crepe backing is solvent and moisture resistant to minimize bleed-through, ensuring crisp paint lines and professional results. The special backside treatment provides smooth unwind for easy handling and reduced waste, while the easy-tear design aids in handling yet remains strong enough to resist slivering, providing user-friendly one-piece removal. This tape can be certified to ASTM D-6123 standards and is ideal for large-scale paint operations in the aerospace industry, high-temperature paint bake operations, and aircraft painting applications.
With a maximum operating temperature of 300°F (149°C), this masking tape delivers superior performance under demanding conditions. The 7.6 mil thickness provides optimal balance between conformability and strength, while the 36mm width and 55-meter length per roll offer excellent coverage. Each case contains 24 rolls, making it ideal for high-volume production environments. The tan color blends seamlessly with most surfaces while providing easy visibility during application.
Key Features
- Natural 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 corners
- Clean removal from many surfaces following multi-bake or high temperature bake cycles
- Strong backing is easy to tear yet resists slivering and provides one-piece removal
- Controlled unwind dispenses evenly to help tape more consistently and reduce waste
- Solvent and moisture resistant backing minimizes bleed-through for professional results
- Paint flake resistance reduces contamination and potential rework
- ASTM D-6123 certification for aerospace applications
- Maximum operating temperature of 300°F (149°C) for high-temperature bake operations
- Easy hand-tear design for tool-free application
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Name | 3M™ Paint Masking Tape 231/231A |
| Part Number | 231/231A |
| 3M Product Number | 231/231A |
| 3M ID | 7000088515 |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 36 mm |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 1.41 in |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 55 m |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 60.14 yd |
| Thickness | 7.6 mil |
| Backing Material | Crepe Paper |
| Adhesive Type | Natural Rubber |
| Product Color | Tan |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 149 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 300 ℉ |
| Elongation at Break | 10% |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 49 N/100mm |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 448 oz/in |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Units per Case | 24 Rolls |
| Application | Painting & Depainting |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Industries | Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Furniture, General Industrial, Metalworking, Military & Government, Specialty Vehicles, Transportation, Woodworking |
| Standards Compliance | ASTM D-6123 (replaces PPP-T-42C, Type I, CID-A-A-883B) |
| Surface Compatibility | Paper, Metal, Wood, Painted Surfaces |
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