Powder coating is a very demanding application that requires special masking tapes that can withstand high curing temperatures and are tear-resistant enough to be easily removed afterwards. The process is used to create a highly resistant and uniform finish as protection or
decoration on metal surfaces.

In the first step, the free-flowing, dry powder is applied to the material electrostatically, so it is literally drawn into
the tiniest gaps. In the second step, the coating is typically cured by heat, for example at 200°C. This causes
the powder, which often contains a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer, to melt into a durable finish that is tougher than conventional paint.

This exceptional resilience makes powder coating the preferred choice for metal working industries from household appliances to
transportation and aerospace industries. In addition, powder coating does not release any volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Our relaunched powder-coating assortment is designed for various applications with dwell times of up to 30 minutes.
tesa® 50650, at 55 μm thickness, offers good conformability, while tesa® 50600, at 80 μm thickness, is highly tear-resistant. Both tapes are made from polyethylene (PET) with a 30 μm silicone adhesive, suitable for temperatures up to 220°C. tesa® 4331, with a PET/ nonwoven laminate backing, provides even higher tear resistance and excellent paint adhesion at 110 μm thicknes,
with a temperature resistance of 200°C.
The new tesa® 50620 Basic powder coating tape, at 70 μm thickness and a temperature resistance of 200°C, combines high tear resistance and tensile strength with residue-free removal. It is color-coded for easy identification and positioning, similar to tesa® 50600 and tesa® 50650.

Learn more about the product.

Łukasz Jelonek
tel. +48 603 030 332
e-mail: Lukas.Jelonek@converting-tasm.pl

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