3M Polyester Tapes 8991 and 8992 Economical 2 & reliable 1 3 powder coat masking Tight on contact, clean removal after 400F baking 4 With pressure sensitive silicone adhesive, 3M Polyester Tapes 8991 and 8992 grab on contact for reliable masking in most powder coat painting operations with baking at up to 400F (204C). Sharp, clean paint edge 8991 1.0 mil polyester backing and 1.4 mil silicone adhesive 8992 2.0 mil polyester backing and 1.2 mil silicone adhesive 5 Clean removal, sharp paint edge. High dimensional and tensile strength ( 8992 37 lbs./in.) for tearing through cured paint without slivering or breaking Resists shrinking, curling, and edge lifting but removes without adhesive residue Transparent blue (8991) and transparent dark green (8992) for identification and alignment Also used for masking in e-coating, electroplating, and anodizing 3 3M Polyester Tapes for High Temperature Applications Product Information Product/Color Tape Structure Backing Total Adhesion Tensile Elongation Temperature Comments (Backing/ Adhesive) Thickness Thickness to Steel Strength at Break % Range mils (mm) mils (mm) oz./in. lbs./in. F (C) (N/100 mm) (N/100 mm) ASTM Test Method: D-3652 D-3652 D-3330 D-3759 D-3759 8991/8991L Polyester/Silicone 1.0 (0.03) 2.4 (0.06) 31 (34) 21 (374) 49 -60 to 400FGo-t for reliable, Blue (-50 to 204C) cost-effective powder 8992/8992L Polyester/Silicone 2.0 (0.05) 3.2 (0.08) 44 (48) 37 (642) 46 coat masking. Green 8992D Green Polyester/Silicone 2.0 (0.05) 3.3 (0.09) 33 (36) 48 (840) 83 -60 to 400F Die cut discs with Regular Discs (-50 to 204C) standard diameters of 0.375, 0.5, 0.625, 0.75, 1, 2, and 4 inches. Misc. sizes also available. 8992D Green Polyester/Silicone 2.0 (0.05) 3.3 (0.09) 33 (36) 48 (840) 83 Tabbed die-cut discs Tabbed Discs with standard diameters of 0.393, 0.5, 0.625, 0.75, 1, 2, and 4 inches. Misc. sizes also available. 8901/Blue Polyester/Silicone 0.9 (0.02) 2.3 (0.05) 29 (31) 26 (455) 115 -60 to 400F High performance. (-50 to 204C) 8902/Blue Polyester/Silicone 2.0 (0.05) 3.5 (0.08) 37 (40) 37 (718) 110 8905/Blue Polyester/Silicone 5.0 (0.12) 6.5 (0.16) 26 (28) 110 (1920) 115 NOTE: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer: Many factors beyond 3Ms control and uniquely within users knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application User is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for users method of application. Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3Ms option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Limitation of Liability: Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. 3 Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M is a trademark of 3M Company. 3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Printed in U.S.A 800-362-3550 . 877-369-2923 (Fax) 3M 2013. All rights reserved. www.3M.com/industrialtapes 70-0711-0212-6