Premium aerospace-grade paint masking tape with natural rubber adhesive for sharp paint lines, clean removal, and high-temperature bake 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 embodies all the features that are desirable in a paint masking tape and is designed specifically for the aerospace market. The natural rubber adhesive provides instant stick and reliable holding power that resists lifting, allowing fast application along with excellent adhesive transfer resistance and clean removal that helps reduce labor and cleanup.
The smooth mini-crepe paper 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. The tape is easy to tear, which aids in handling, yet strong enough to resist slivering, providing user-friendly one-piece removal. It 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.
Key Features
- 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
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Name | 3M Paint Masking Tape 231/231A |
| Part Number | 231/231A |
| 3M ID | 7000088517 |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 72 mm |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 2.83 inches |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 55 meters |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 60.14 yards |
| Backing Material | Crepe Paper |
| Product Color | Tan |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber (Natural Rubber) |
| Thickness | 7.6 mil |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 448 oz/in |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 49 N/100mm |
| Elongation at Break | 10% |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 149°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 300°F |
| Application Type | Painting & Depainting |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Units per Case | 12 Rolls |
| Brand | 3M |
| Certification | ASTM D-6123 (replaces PPP-T-42C, Type I, CID-A-A-883B) |
| Recommended Use | Aerospace, aircraft painting, high temperature paint bake operations |
| Surface Compatibility | Paper, metal, wood, painted surfaces |
| Use Classification | Industrial/Occupational use only |
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