3
Premium High Temperature
Masking Tape
2393
Technical Data
Product Description
April, 2004
3M? Masking Tape 2393 is a smooth, heavy duty, mini-crepe, premium high
temperature masking tape. It is specifically designed for those applications where
easy removal after bake is important. This masking tape offers excellent paint mask
performance with high solids paints and clear coats used in the transportation industry.
Construction
Backing
Smooth mini-crepe paper treated
Adhesive
Rubber
Color
Tan
Standard Roll Length
60 yds. (55 m)
with a heat resistant saturant.
Typical Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Tape Thickness:
Temperature Use Range:
32 oz./in. width (36 N/100 mm width)
28 lbs./in.width (490 N/100 mm width)
11%
7.6 mils (0.185 mm)
Up to 325°F (163°C) for 30 minutes
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
Features
? The special adhesive offers excellent adhesion to and easy removability from both
metal and plastic.
? Tape can be removed hot, warm or cold from most surfaces without adhesive
transfer.
? The smoothness of the backing makes this tape very “user friendly.”
? Rubber adhesive with instant adhesion that sticks easily and allows fast application.
? Excellent holding power that resists lifting or curling and helps reduce rework.
? Superior adhesive transfer resistance with clean removal that helps reduce rework.
? Mini-crepe paper backing for excellent surface contact with very secure holding.
? Dead stretch for minimal recovery that reduces rework.
? Conformability and easy handling that reduces time involved.
? Backing saturant is solvent and moisture resistance and reduces bleed-through to
help reduce rework.
? Easy tear and handling to help reduce waste.
? Special backsize treatment that controls unwind, and helps reduce waste.
