User Guide

Process
Tape is applied to mask off areas where the powder coating is not wanted. Tape needs to be rubbed down and pushed fully
into inside corners. Die-cut parts can be made by the customer or by 3M per the customer’s specification. Powder coatings
are paint films applied as dry powders, which are applied via a process of electrical attraction and then melted in an oven to
form a solid film.
Additional Product Information
These high-temperature tapes feature a polyester backing with a high-temperature silicone adhesive.
3M
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Polyester Tape 8901— Blue, conformable (1 mil backing) tape.
3M
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Polyester Tape 8902— Blue, high-strength (2 mil backing) tape.
SIC Code
3500 — Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment
3600 — Electronic Equipment and Components
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Product Use
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Powder Coating Applications Curling Temperature Curling Time (Minutes/Hours)
Epoxy Mainly corrosion 284°–464°F (140°–240°C) 20-1
protection
Epoxy/Polyester Mainly interior 302°–428°F (150°–220°C) 20-5
Polyester/TGIC Mainly exterior 320°–428°F (160°–220°C) 20-2
Polyester/Primid Similar to above/
lower surface quality 320°–392°F (160°–220°C) 20-5
Polyurethane Weather resistant