Anodizing Masking
Find and buy anodizing masking tapes, tape die cuts, caps and plugs.
While the caps and plugs products on this page are straightforward to use in most cases, there is an important technique necessary when using tapes to mask parts during anodizing.
Recommended Products: Anodizing Masking
Anodization Masking Tape
3M's 8985L purple anodization tape was specifically designed to withstand the harsh chromic acid environment of Type 1 anodizing processes.
View productGreen Polyester Tape
A workhorse masking tape for Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing, our American-made green polyester excels in these processes.
View productBlue Polyester Tape
A thinner polyester tape for Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing that conforms well to moderately curved surfaces.
View productLead Foil Tape, 5 mils w/liner
Lead foil tape is sometimes used as an effective way to redirect current on parts in Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing.
View productGreen Polyester Masking Tape
3M's 8992 green polyester tape is another excellent option for masking during Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing situations.
View productSilicone Tapered Plugs
Silicone tapered plugs, useful for many blind hole masking needs in Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing.
View productSilicone Tapered Plugs with Handle
Need faster insertion or removal? Tapered plugs with a handle are the solution for Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing.
View productSilicone Pull Plugs
The fast and effective way to mask threaded & non-threaded holes less than 1" in length during Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing.
View productSilicone Flanged Pull Plugs
Ideal for masking threaded holes where either the lead in thread or small chamfer must also be masked during Type 2 or Type 3 anodizing.
View productEPDM Tapered Plugs
An alternative to silicone, EPDM tapered plugs also withstand Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing processes for masking blind holes.
View productEPDM Pull Plugs
An alternative to silicone, EPDM pull plugs also withstand Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing processes for masking thru-holes.
View productGreen Polyester Tape Disks
For masking small and large circular areas, green polyester tape disks are the go-to product for Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing.
View productSilicone Straight Wall Caps
For masking pins, studs or tubes use silicone caps during Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing.
View productEPDM Straight Wall Caps
For masking pins, studs or tubes an alternative to silicone is EPDM caps for Type 2 and Type 3 anodizing.
View productLined Green Polyester Tape
For one-off shapes, multiple shape kits or small quantities of custom die cuts in Type 2 or Type 3 anodizing, use lined green polyester tape on your plotter cutter.
View productKits
For testing plugs or caps sizing or for small quantity jobs, use silicone or EPDM kits with 24 different parts useful in Type 2 or Type 3 anodizing.
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