Patco 1676 is a light blue, high-temperature PVC film fineline masking tape with rubber adhesive (R405). Single coated and self wound, its crisp fineline edge and translucent backing give easy application and inspection for colour separations and aircraft paint operations.
Applications
- Aircraft paint operations; clean-room paint masking
- Masking colour separations on plastic (TPO and RIM), automotive fascia, trim and finished metals in high-temperature OEM bake cycles (138 °C / 280 °F for 45 min; room-temperature demask recommended)
- OEM paint line power-wash cycles
Typical Values
- Total thickness 0.140 mm (5.5 mils); backing 0.102 mm (4 mils) (PSTC-133)
- Adhesion to steel 2.63 N/cm (24 oz/in) (ASTM D3330); tensile strength 28.02 N/cm (16 lb/in) (ASTM D3759); elongation 110%
- Application temperature 16–49 °C; operating temperature 4.4–138 °C
Features
- Tough and conformable; moisture and solvent resistant; printable and die-cuttable
- Stain and ghosting resistant; clean-cut, recyclable plastic core with no dust
- Sizes: widths from 3 mm (0.118 in) to 1206 mm (47.5 in) × 33 m (108 ft)
Storage
- 16–27 °C (60–80 °F) at 40–60% RH; 12 months from shipment at 25 °C
| Tape Size | 1in x 108ft |