Polyester Tapes
CFS provides polyester adhesive tapes for applications needing high temp masking tape. We offer green polyester tape with same day shipping - our most popular high temperature masking tape for powder coating. Custom slit polyester tapes and die cuts are available!
- 2 Mil Green Polyester Tape
Green Polyester tape is the most popular choice for powder coat masking. High quality, no residue. Custom sizes available. 0 - 400° F
Part Number: GTStarting at $1.5296 - 2 Mil Rusty Red Polyester TapeLow shrinkage, clean removal with no residue. Additional sizes available. 0 - 425° FPart Number: RRStarting at $3.1730
- 1 Mil Red Polyester TapeConformable, perfect for sharp line definition. Clean removal, leaves no residue. Custom sizes available. 0 - 425° FPart Number: RPTStarting at $3.8047
- 1 Mil Blue Polyester TapeVery conformable to products, offers a clean removal and leave no residue. Custom sizes available. 0 - 400° FPart Number: BPTStarting at $2.0386
- 2 Mil Orange Polyester TapeLow shrink backing, transparent for easy alignment. Silicone adhesive offers clean removal and no residue. 0 - 425° FPart Number: OPTStarting at $2.1930
Why is Polyester Tape The Most Popular Powder Coating Tape?
Polyester tape was created decades ago for use in splicing paper and photo processing. It was discovered to be an excellent choice for powder coat masking. There are a few reasons that polyester tapes are so popular:
1 - Water Resistance
Most powder and e-coating involves the tape mask to be exposed to water. Other base materials like crepe cannot hold up to prolonged exposure or immersion. As polyester is water resistant, it can go through the wash cycle without issue.
2 - Silicone Adhesive
Unlike rubber or acrylic adhesives, silicone can withstand higher heat for longer periods of time. Even if overbaked, silicone will release easily with no residue. This makes it ideal as a high temperature masking tape for powder coating.
3 - Price
There are other tapes with silicone adhesive that withstand 400° F, but they are generally more expensive and are reserved for specialty applications such as circuit board masking, electronics or when temperatures exceed 425°F. Green poly tape has become the go-to masking tape for powder coating and is the most economical choice for disposable masking.