User Guide

Key Application Requirements

Must remove easily.

Product Replaced

Tape from an alternative source that was sticking to the tractors and costly

to remove.

Benefits/Advantages To Customer

Removes cleanly: 3M

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Protective Tape 2AU23BUV (for gloss finishes) has a

low tack adhesive that releases easily and does not leave any adhesive residue

on the lawn tractor surface.

Reduces rework: 3M tape 2AU23BUV removes cleanly with no rework

required, due to the dual protection from sunlight in both the 3M film backing

and the adhesive.

Suitable for outdoor storage: 3M

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Protective Tapes offer UV protection,

allowing equipment with the protective tape to be stored outdoors for up to

three months.

Visible inspection: 3M prtective tapes with UV resistance are translucent blue,

allowing convenient visual inspection of parts under the the tape.

Application Profile

Market: Lawn and Garden

Application Description: Protect Riding Lawn Tractors from damage

during assembly, shipping and outdoor storage

PRODUCT

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Protective Tape 2AU23BUV

(Blue)

3M Industrial Business

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Protective

Tape on Hood

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Protective

Tape on Grille

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Application Profile Market: Lawn and Garden Application Description: Protect Riding Lawn Tractors from damage during assembly, shipping and outdoor storage 3M™ Protective Tape on Grille 3M™ Protective Tape on Hood Key Application Requirements Must remove easily. Product Replaced PRODUCT 3M™ Protective Tape 2AU23BUV (Blue) Tape from an alternative source that was sticking to the tractors and costly to remove.
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Process 3M™ Protective Tape 2AU23B has two applications on the lawn tractor. One large piece is placed across the hood of the tractor and another piece is placed across the front grill area. The protective tape on the hood is applied manually at the assembly plant. The hoods move on conveyors standing vertically on the front section of the hood. The 3M protective tape is perforated every 32 inches and is placed on a custom fixture.