1 / 23M High Performance Tape
High performance 3M tape covering double coated bonding and fine line masking directions for demanding converting and assembly work.
9086 Adhesive / Carrier
Modified acrylic adhesive on tissue carrier; total thickness 7.5 mil (0.19 mm); 180° peel 15–18 N/cm on steel/PC/glass
4740 Construction
Water-based acrylic adhesive on PVC-free polyolefin film; total thickness 5.2 mil (0.13 mm); heat resistant to 160°C (60 min) / 180°C (10 min)
Typical formats
Rolls, slit rolls, custom widths, and converted parts
Overview
ALS Tape supplies 3M high performance tape across two primary directions for demanding converting and assembly applications. The 3M 9086 high performance double coated tape uses a modified acrylic adhesive on a tissue carrier to deliver reliable peel and shear performance across high and low surface energy substrates — suited to industrial lamination, attachment, metal fabrication, signage, and print finishing applications. The 3M 4740 high performance fine line tape is engineered for two-tone automotive OEM paint masking and high-temperature process masking: its PVC-free polyolefin backing conforms to complex surfaces and curves, while the water-based solventless acrylic adhesive resists bake cycles up to 180°C and removes cleanly with no edge residue or ghosting. ALS supports slit rolls, custom widths, and die-cut converted parts so the right 3M grade can be confirmed based on the specific bonding or masking application.
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View source documentKey Features
3M 9086 Double Coated Tape — Modified acrylic adhesive on tissue carrier; strong peel and shear performance on both high and low surface energy substrates including ABS, stainless steel, PC, and glass
3M 4740 Fine Line Tape — PVC-free polyolefin backing with water-based solventless acrylic adhesive; heat resistant up to 180°C (10 min) or 160°C (60 min) with best-in-class clean removal and no ghosting
3M 4740 designed for two-tone automotive OEM paint masking; conforms to intricate surfaces and sharp curves for precise paint line definition
Available as slit rolls, custom widths, kiss-cut parts, and die-cut assemblies
Applications
Industrial lamination, attachment, and bonding — nameplates, badges, signage, and metal fabrication (9086)
Print finishing, furniture trim, fabric and leather stitching, and POP display assembly (9086)
Two-tone automotive OEM paint masking and high-temperature bake-cycle masking (4740)
Custom die-cut adhesive parts for industrial and automotive assembly
What is 3M 9086 high performance double coated tape used for?
3M 9086 is a modified acrylic double coated tape on a tissue carrier designed for industrial lamination, attachment, and bonding. It adheres well to both high and low surface energy substrates including ABS, stainless steel, polycarbonate, and glass, making it suitable for nameplates, badges, signage, metal fabrication, print finishing, and furniture trim applications.
What makes 3M 4740 suitable for automotive OEM paint masking?
3M 4740 uses a PVC-free polyolefin backing with a water-based solventless acrylic adhesive. It resists bake cycles up to 180°C (10 minutes) or 160°C (60 minutes), conforms to complex curves and intricate surfaces, and removes cleanly with no edge residue or ghosting — making it 3M's recommended grade for two-tone automotive OEM paint masking.
What converted formats does ALS Tape supply for 3M high performance tape?
ALS Tape supplies 3M 9086 and 4740 as slit rolls to custom widths, kiss-cut parts, and precision die-cut assemblies. Both short-run prototyping and production-volume converted formats are supported.
Can 3M 9086 bond to low surface energy plastics like HDPE?
3M 9086 achieves approximately 7 N/cm peel adhesion on HDPE, which is lower than on steel or PC. For critical low surface energy bonding applications, a surface treatment or alternative adhesive system may be recommended — ALS Tape can assist with application evaluation and grade selection.
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