3M 8902

3M 8902 is made with strong polyester backing and silicone adhesive, allowing it to be used in
applications requiring high temperatures or adhesion to silicone treated surfaces. This tape family offers a range of
backing thickness to accommodate application needs from thin tape for splicing to a thicker, stronger tape from pulling
through flashing or multiple layers.

Color :Blue
Adhesive:Silicone
Backing :Polyester
Backing Thickness:0.05 mm (2 mil)
Total Tape Thickness:0.09 mm (3.4 mil)
Tensile Strength:101.5 N/cm (58 lb/in)

3M 8902 Technical Data Sheet

Details	Value
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial)	2 in
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial)	2 in
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric)	0.05 mm
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric)	0.05 mm
Elongation at Break	140%
Temperature	-60 ℉-400 ℉
Smallest Saleable Unit	Roll
Elongation at Break	140%

3M 8902 Features

Silicone adhesive provides clean removal from a variety of surfaces
Commonly used as a protective tape during shipping and handling operations
Clean removal during high-temperature masking operations such as powder coating
Translucent blue backing provides easy identification and positioning

3M 8902 Applications

Masking parts for high temperature powder coat painting
Splicing of silicone liners, films and papers
Holding parts or vacuum bags during composite bonding operations
Flash breaker in metal bonding processes where the excess epoxy (flash) flows on the tape
Masking metal surfaces (PDF, 254.41 Kb) in acid or caustic chemical milling baths
Protective tape reduces scratches during handling and shipping
Provides a good barrier for the separation of dissimilar metals