Masking tapes

General purpose masking tape, solvent-resistant masking tape, fine line masking tape, medium temp masking tape, weather resistant masking tape.

Additional masking tapes are shown on the High temp. masking tapes and Protective film, paper and stretch wrap pages.

Tape features

This chart shows the main differences between the masking tapes listed below.

Mfg. Number	Color	Mil Thickness	Tensile Strength	Adhesion Oz/inch	Temperature Resistance	Features
Tesa 5008	beige	5.3	15 lbs/in	35 oz/in	176°F	general purpose w/ good adhesion
Shurtape CP 83	natural	4.8	20 lbs/in	43 oz/in	150°F	general purpose w/ high adhesion
3M 201+	tan	4.4	19 lbs/in	25 oz/in	200°F/30 min.	indoor use, light-medium duty, clean removal
3M 301+	yellow	6.3	22 lbs/in	30 oz/in	225°F/30 min.	industrial use, good adhesion
3M 2090	blue	5.7	27 lbs/in	25 oz/in	200°F	indoor/outdoor. multi-surface
3M 233+ (401+)	green	6.7	25 lbs/in	36 oz/in	250°F/30 min.	clean removal, solvent + moisture resistant
3M 218	green	5.0	13 lbs/in	37 oz/in	250°F/30 min.	excellent color line separation, solvent-resistant

General purpose masking tape

Tesa 5008 general purpose creped paper tape for bundling, holding, sealing, light duty packaging, and surface protection. 176°F temperature resistance. 5.3 mil thick, 15.42 lbs/inch tensile strength. 55 meter (60 yard) rolls. Sold by the roll.

Item Number	Roll Width	Nominal Width	Case Qty.	Roll Price	Case Price	6 case Price
C1131	24 mm	1"	36				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1133	48 mm	2"	24				Add to cart \| Add to list

Shurtape CP 83

general purpose, high adhesion creped paper tape with excellent quick stick. This synthetic rubber-based adhesive is water-and oil-resistant. Easy to use on multiple surfaces for bundling, holding, splicing, tabbing and banding applications. 150°F temperature resistance. 4.8 mil thick, 20 lbs/inch tensile strength. 55 meter (60 yard) rolls. Sold by the roll.

Item Number	Roll Width	Nominal Width	Case Qty.	Roll Price	Case Price	6 case Price
C1022	18 mm	³/₄"	48				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1023	24 mm	1"	36				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1024	36 mm	1¹/₂"	24				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1026	48 mm	2"	24				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1027	72 mm	3"	16				Add to cart \| Add to list

3M 201 Plus

utility purpose paper tape for holding, bundling, sealing and non-critical masking. Good instant adhesion. 200°F for 30 minute temp. range. 4.4 mil thick, 19 lbs/inch tensile strength. 55 meter (60 yard) rolls. Sold by the roll.

Item Number	Roll Width	Nominal Width	Case Qty.	Roll Price	Case Price	6 case Price
C1112	18 mm	³/₄"	48				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1113	24 mm	1"	36				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1114	36 mm	1¹/₂"	24				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1115	48 mm	2"	24				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1116	72 mm	3"	12				Add to cart \| Add to list

Premium strength masking tape

3M 301 Plus premium strength paper tape for industrial paint masking, bundling, holding and more. Good conformability to irregular surfaces. 225°F for 30 min. temperature resistance. 6.3 mil thick, 22 lbs/inch tensile strength. 55 meter (60 yard) rolls. Sold by the case.

Item Number	Roll Width	Nominal Width	Case Qty.	Roll Price	6 case Price
C1202	18 mm	³/₄"	48			Add to cart \| Add to list
C1203	24 mm	1"	36			Add to cart \| Add to list
C1204	36 mm	1¹/₂"	24			Add to cart \| Add to list
C1206	48 mm	2"	24			Add to cart \| Add to list

Weather resistant masking tape

3M Scotch-Blue 2090 painter's tape for multi-surfaces with conformability and medium adhesion that removes cleanly from surfaces 7 to 14 days after application. Indoor and outdoor use. Use on painted walls, woodwork, glass, metal. Water and solvent-based coatings can be applied. Not compatible with lacquer coatings or surfaces. Temp resistance of 200°F for up to 30 minutes. 5.7 mil, 27 lbs/inch tensile strength. 60 yard rolls. Sold by the case.

Item Number	Roll Width	Case Qty.	Roll Price	6 case Price
C1154	1"	36			Add to cart \| Add to list
C1158	2"	24			Add to cart \| Add to list

Medium temp. masking tape

Tesa 4338 performance paper tape for demanding paint masking applications, especially in transportation sector. Bright green, solvent and moisture resistant, instant adhesion, and easily removable. Temperature resistance of 248°F for 40 minutes. 5.7 mil thick, 24.5 lbs/inch tensile strength. 50 meter (55 yard) rolls. Sold by the roll.

Item Number	Roll Width	Nominal Width	Case Qty.	Roll Price	Case Price	6 case Price
C1343	24 mm	1"	72				Add to cart \| Add to list
C1346	48 mm	2"	36				Add to cart \| Add to list

3M Scotch 233 Plus

performance paper tape designed for auto repair industry and paint masking jobs. Also labeled as 401+ in 3M's industrial tape division. Bright green, solvent and moisture resistant, instant adhesion, and clean removal. Temperature resistance of 250°F for 30 minutes. 6.7 mil thick, 25 lbs/inch tensile strength. 55 meter (60 yard) rolls. Sold by the case.

Item Number	Roll Width	Nominal Width	Case Qty.	Roll Price	6 case Price
C1322	18 mm	³/₄"	48			Add to cart \| Add to list
C1323	24 mm	1"	24			Add to cart \| Add to list
C1324	36 mm	1¹/₂"	16			Add to cart \| Add to list
C1326	48 mm	2"	12			Add to cart \| Add to list

Fine line masking tape

3M Scotch 218 high performance film tape. Low profile, high adhesion to achieve precise paint lines. Also used for other masking and holding applications. Moisture and solvent-resistant. 250°F for 30 minute temperature resistance. 5.0 mil thick, 13 lbs/inch tensile strength. 60 yard rolls. Sold by the case.

Item Number	Roll Width	Case Qty.	Roll Price	6 case Price
C1172	¹/₂"	72			Add to cart \| Add to list
C1173	³/₄"	48			Add to cart \| Add to list
C1174	1"	36			Add to cart \| Add to list

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