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Electroplating/Anodizing Tape

Technical Data

May 2017

Product Description

3M™ Electroplating/Anodizing Tape 484 is a conformable and abrasion

resistant vinyl tape for masking various surfaces during electroplating

and anodizing operations. A linered version, 484L, is available for die

cutting and large part application.

Product Construction

Backing

Adhesive

Color

Standard Roll Length

Translucent vinyl

Rubber

Yellow brown

36 yds. (33 m)

Typical

Physical

Properties

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered

representative or typical only and should not be used for specification

Adhesion to Steel:

22 oz./in. width (24 N/100 mm)

D-3330

Tensile Strength at Break:

23 lbs./in. width (402 N/100 mm)

D-3759

Elongation at Break:

220%

D-3759

Backing Thickness:

5.6 mils (0.14 mm)

D-3652

Total Tape Thickness:

6.7 mils (0.17 mm)

D-3652

Liner Thickness:

6.2 mils (0.16 mm)

D-3652

Temperature Use Range

Up to 170°F (77°C)

Features

•

Excellent resistance to most chemicals used in electroplating/anodizing

operations.

•

Prolonged exposure of tape to elevated bath temperatures, including

hot caustics, above 170°F (77°C) may cause weakening of the adhesive

bond.

•

Resists most common solvents, care should be taken to avoid ketones,

chlorinated hydrocarbons, and esters, found in many lacquer thinners,

degreasers, paint strippers, etc. which may cause the tape backing to

swell or curl.

•

Tape can be used at oven temperatures up to 220°F (104°C) for 30

minutes with clean removal.

•

Linered version allows pieces to be custom cut to fit unique shapes. The

liner also allows easy handling of 484 tape for large surface applications.

•

Can be certified to US Government Commercial Item Description

Standard A-A 1689B, Type 1, Class 1.

Application Ideas

•

Mask various surfaces during electroplating and anodizing.