3M™ Performance Flatback Tape 2525

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Designed for high temperature splicing and paint masking

Can withstand a bake cycle up to 300°F/149°C for up to one hour

Natural rubber adhesive offers dependable tack and holding power

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Designed for high temperature splicing and paint masking
Can withstand a bake cycle up to 300°F/149°C for up to one hour
Natural rubber adhesive offers dependable tack and holding power
Offers quick and simple roll starting and roll closure
Durable backing can be torn by hand, yet is suitable for machine dispensing
Available in orange

3M™ Performance Flatback Tape 2525 is a reliable tape ideal for splicing and paint masking applications where adhesion in high temperature bake cycles is necessary. This tough tape features a dependable smooth paper backing capable of resisting high temperatures as well as moisture, and can be torn by hand for easy application. It is available in orange for improved visibility.

Scotch® Flatback Tape 2525 is great for applications requiring a unique color

A Tough Tape for High Temperatures
3M™ Performance Flatback Tape 2525 was designed specifically to be a strong, dependable tape capable of meeting the everyday demands of the most challenging splicing applications, with its orange appearance providing high visibility. Its high tack and holding ability provide easy handling in roll starting and roll closure. It can also be used in paint masking applications where a long, straight paint line is desired. Additionally, this smooth flatback tape features a smooth paper backing that combines strength and heat resistance with consistent unwind and hand-tearability. For high temperature applications, this tape resists temperatures as high as 300°F/149°C for up to one hour.

Recommended Applications

High and low temperature splicing
General purpose packaging
Paint masking

The Benefit of Flatback Tape
In high-volume industries, where the speed and efficiency of applications play a major role, 3M has designed a series of flatback tapes whose combination of smooth paper backing and controlled unwind provide optimal performance for large-scale jobs. Desired results such as simplified roll-starting and roll-closure, temperature and moisture resistance, as well as easy handling, make 3M's flatback tapes the go-to solution for operations worldwide.

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Adhesive Type	Natural Rubber
Application	Packaging, Masking Solution, Splicing
Backing (Carrier) Material	Flatback Paper
Brands	3M™
Elongation at Break	2%
Indoor/Outdoor	Indoor
Industries	Furniture, General Industrial, Metalworking, Automotive, Electronics, Specialty Vehicle, Transportation, Military & Government, Woodworking
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	149 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	300 ℉
Product Color	Orange
Shelf Life	18 Month
Smallest Saleable Unit	Roll
Tensile Strength (Imperial)	49 lb/in
Tensile Strength (Metric)	85.8 N/cm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	9.5 mil
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.241 mm
Units per Case	1.0, 8.0, 12.0, 24.0, 36.0, 48.0, 72.0

Dimensions and Classifications

Overall Length (Imperial)	60 yd, 60.14 yd
Overall Length (Metric)	54.86 m, 55 m
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.5 in, 0.71 in, 0.94 in, 1.41 in, 1.88 in, 2.83 in, 3.937 in, 58 in
Overall Width (Metric)	12.7 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm, 36 mm, 48 mm, 72 mm, 100 mm, 1473.2 mm

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