Circuit Plating Tape
311°F
In Stock

Circuit Plating Tape

Series: 3M 1280

Red polyester PCB plating tape rated to 311°F

3M 1280 is a high-temperature polyester film tape engineered specifically for circuit board masking during electroplating. The specialized blended silicone/rubber adhesive also excels in bonding and splicing siliconized papers.

Max Temp

311 °F

Material

polyester

Color

pink

Adhesive

silicone

Standard Widths (17 options)

Popular Sizes

Custom sizes available: Contact us if you do not see the width you need. All tapes are slit to width at time of order and cannot be returned for refund or credit.

Technical Specifications

Physical Properties

Carrier0.9 mil polyester film
Adhesive2.7 mil blended silicone/rubber
Total Thickness3.6 mils
ColorRed/Pink
CorePolyethylene (dust-free unwinding)

Performance

Temperature Maximum311°F
Adhesion to Steel31 oz/in. width (ASTM D-3330)
Tensile Strength30 lbs/in. width (ASTM D-3759)
Elongation at Break135%
Shelf Life12 months from purchase date

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Application Tips

Roller Application
Must be firmly pressed down by equipment with rubber-covered rollers. Hand pressure is typically insufficient.
Clean & Dry
Apply only to clean, dry surfaces.
No Heat During Application
Avoid oven heating during application.
Post-Masking Cleanup
Solvent cleanup of board recommended post-masking.
Single Use
Tape is for intermittent, one-time use only.

All tapes are slit to width at time of order and cannot be returned for refund or credit.

Custom Solutions

Need a Custom Size?

We provide custom slit widths and die-cut shapes to your exact specifications.

  • Low-cost tooling, 7-10 day lead time
  • Large inventory of in-stock tools
  • Rectangles, squares, circles, and custom shapes
  • Precision slit-to-width available
  • Free samples on most products

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