Patco 172/172-68 Automotive Fineline Masking Tape

    Available self wound or with a kraft paper release liner.

    Global

    Standardized Name
    Patco 172/172-68 Automotive Fineline Masking Tape
    Berry Global EntityHHS Tape
    Products
    • Tapes & Adhesives
      • Aerospace Tape
        • Masking & Surface Protection Tapes
        • Automotive Tape
          • Fineline Masking Tape
        Brands
        • HHS
          • Patco
          Markets
          • Shipping & Transportation
            • Aerospace
              • Automotive
              Capabilities
              • Manufacturing
                • Tapes Manufacturing
                  • Adhesive Coating
                    • Adhesive Formulation/Mixing
                  Country Serviced / Available In
                  • Global
                    Features / Benefits
                    • PVC Film Backing
                      • Solvent and moisture resistant
                      • Handles compound and tight radius curves
                      • Crisp, fineline edge
                      • Printable backing
                    • Rubber Based Adhesive
                      • Good high temperature performance
                      • Clean removability after bake cycle
                    • Clean-cut Plastic Core
                      • Recyclable and clean - no dust or contaminants

                     

                    End Use / Recommended Applications
                    Automotive OEM fineline and bulk masking (RIM and TPO plastics) High temperature bake cycles (280 °F up to 45 minutes) Clean room paint masking OEM paintline and powerwash operations Short-term outdoor masking Autobody aftermarket fineline color separations

                    + Global

                    Berry Catalog SKU
                    172
                    Sample Request AvailableNo

                    + Physical Properties

                    Product ConstructionSingle-Coated Tape
                    Color(s)Blue
                    Custom color(s)
                    Dark Blue Gloss

                    + Packaging Data

                    Max Temp Range257-302 °F

                    + Non-Packaging Data

                    Gauge / Mil
                    7.0 mil
                    Gauge/Thickness Range5.1 mils to 9.0 mils
                    Carrier / Support / FacestockPVC Film
                    Adhesive TypeRubber
                    Liner TypePaper
                    Peel Strength / Adhesion to Steel
                    20 oz/in
                    Tensile Strength
                    17 lb/in
                    Elongation %
                    140%
                    Operating Temp Range
                    40 to 280 °F
                    Performance Category / Characteristics
                    • Moisture/Water Resistance

                      + CPNA

                      Adhesive
                      Rubber
                      Application
                      Automotive OEM fineline and bulk masking (RIM and TPO plastics). High temperature bake cycles (280 °F up to 45m). Clean room paint masking. OEM paintline and powerwash operations. Short-term outdoor masking. Autobody aftermarket fineline color separations.
                      Brand
                      Patco
                      Carrier
                      PVC
                      Construction
                      Single Coated
                      Features
                      Good solvent resistance. Waterproof and conformable fineline edge. ---High temperature performance. Stain & ghost resistant.---Clean cutting plastic. Recyclable. ---Holds up to OEM and autobody paints. Excellent demask. Provides superior breaklines. ---Working in most OEM bake cycles. Clean removal from most surfaces. Less rejects. ---No contaminants, easy on the hands, user friendly. Less waste product.

                      See also

                      • Santiago Casero
                      • Product -> Berry Global Product
                      • English
                      • Created 03 Feb 2021
                      • Modified 07 Sep 2023
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