3M 7120 User Manual
Clipper™
Low Adhesion Masking Tape 7120
Product Data Sheet
Updated : July 2000
Supersedes : December 1995
Product Description
Applications
Physical Properties
Not for specification purposes
(Calipers are nominal values)
Product Characteristics
Not for specification purposes
Clipper™ Tape 7120 is a chamois coloured creped paper masking tape for applications
on sensitive materials i.e. anodised metals like aluminium and titanium, treated wood,
coatings or other critical surfaces.
Clipper™ Tape 7120 is specially designed for those applications where a less aggressive
adhesive is important. This tape can be used for most painting applications and will strip
clean after stoving at temperatures up to 135°C for one hour.
Backing
Adhesive
Shelf Life
Thickness
AFERA4006
Adhesion to Steel
AFERA4001
Latex Saturated Creped Paper
Specially Crosslinked Rubber Resin
12 months from date of manufacture by 3M when properly
stored in a clean dry place at 21°C & 50 % Relative
Humidity.
0.155 mm
5.5 N/25mm
Tensile Strength
AFERA4004
Elongation
AFERA4005
Temperature
Performance
90 N/25mm
10%
135°C
Satisfactory performance and clean removal of Clipper™
Tape 7120 will be achieved at varying temperatures/time
exposure on many substrates. Tests should be conducted
to establish Clipper™ Tape 7120 performance
parameters in your process conditions. The optimum
level for product performance and easy removal is at
135°C for 60 minutes.
Date : July 2000
RG12 1JU
Ireland
Clipper™ Low Adhesion
Masking Tape 7120
2
Features/Advantages/
Benefits
Features Advantages Benefits
Latex Saturated Creped
Paper Backing
Specially Crosslinked
Rubber Resin Adhesive
Excellent Conformability
Solvent Resistance
Thinness
Easy Tear
Controlled Adhesion
Good Holding Power on
Critical Surfaces
Good Curve Masking
Prevents Paint Bleed
Through
Excellent Sharp Paint Line
Better Handling
Clean Removal from Critical
Surfaces
Prevents Lifting
3M and Clipper are trademarks of the 3M Company.
Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification purposes.
Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable but we would ask that you conduct your own tests to
determine their suitability for your applications.
This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as a result of our
recommendations.
Tapes & Adhesives Group
3M United Kingdom PLC
3M House, PO Box 1,
Market Place,
Bracknell, Berkshire,
Product Information :
Tel 0870 60 800 50
Fax 0870 60 700 99
3M Ireland
3M House, Adelphi Centre,
Upper Georges Street,
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin,
3M United Kingdom PLC 2000
Customer Service :
Tel (01) 280 3555
Fax (01) 280 3509
Loading...