Orange Polyester Tape

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425°F
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Orange Polyester Tape

Series: VOT

Low-cost alternative to polyimide & glass cloth, rated to 425°F

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When a powder coating project requires a tape at temperatures above 400°F, but the cost of Kapton®, Polyimide, or Glass Cloth tapes is too high, VOT Orange Polyester Tape is the solution.

Most green polyester tapes struggle at (or above) the 400°F mark. Our Orange Poly has a modified silicone adhesive to withstand temperatures up to 425°F for 60 minutes. It provides the needed heat resistance for higher heat curing cycles while being significantly more affordable than 500F options.

This tape is a good alternative for covering large open areas, when applied properly to clean, oil-free surfaces (see extended description below for details). 

Max Temp

425 °F

Material

polyester

Color

orange

Adhesive

silicone

More About This Product

Key Performance Features

  • Higher heat resistance compared to green polyester: 425F up to 60 minutes
  • Lower cost alternative to glass cloth and polyimide tapes 

Recommended Applications

  • Powder Coating: Ideal for 410F to 425F powder coating cure cycles (consider shorter times at higher temps).
  • Resists shrinking over large, open areas when green polyester is tape is at its temperature limit

Use the pressure-sensitive adhesive nature of this tape to your advantage: This is a technique borrowed from using masking tape during anodizing.

  1. To assist with obtaining a fully clean part, consider a higher-than-powder-cure heat cycle of the part to remove trapped oils embedded in the metal by burning them off or releasing them to the surface. 
  2. Then clean the part thoroughly (use gloves if necessary to avoid skin oils). 
  3. Press down around all tape adhesion surfaces with solid pressure, then WAIT to let the activated adhesive dwell for an hour or two (or more). Tape adhesive flows over time, which increases the strength of the adhesive bond to the metal. This can reduce or eliminate tape shrinkage when the tape is subjected to temperatures within tape specs.
  4. Finally, coat & cure. 

Whether e-coating, anodizing, or powder coating, this tape helps avoid expensive rework and lowers consumable costs.

ALWAYS test this product first to ensure it will perform for your specific processes. And remember that part mean temperature (PMT) takes longer with more mass. Higher oven temperatures heat up the tape not adhered to metal almost instantaneously - run cycle times appropriately. 

Standard Widths (41 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

Carrier2 mil polyester film
Adhesive1.4 mil silicone-based pressure sensitive
Total Thickness3.4 mil
ColorOrange

Performance

Temperature RatingUp to 425°F for 60 minutes
Heat ResistanceExcellent
Solvent ResistanceExcellent
Removal propertiesNo residue
Shelf Life12 months from date of manufacture

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Application Tips

Cover Large Areas
Use paper or aluminum foil for large areas to reduce costs.
Single Use
For intermittent, one-time use only.
Storage
Store rolls upright in cool, dry conditions.

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.

  • Precision slit-to-width tape rolls ship same day
  • In stock tools for rectangles, squares, circles and donuts
  • Low-cost tooling, fast turnaround time on custom die cuts
  • Short run custom die cuts with no tooling on select tapes
  • Design Engineer on staff to assist with custom masking needs

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