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PROTEX 5, Printed Paper Protection
Printed Protective Paper
Mask-Off PROTEX 5 Single-sided Printed Paper with Natural Latex Adhesive
PROTEX 5 Protective Paper is a 4-5 mil latex saturated paper used for protection of bare aluminum, titanium, stainless steel and painted surfaces. Paper is printed in red “SCRATCHES CAUSE REJECTIONS-HANDLE WITH CARE.” The main uses for PROTEX 5 are on exterior aluminum skins in the aircraft industry, as well as electronic cabinetry, to prevent scratches during fabrication. After being applied to the surface it can be routed, drilled, countersunk and riveted. A liner allows the product to be die-cut if desired.
This product is not intended for fly-away applications.
Available Sizes:
36″ X 60 yd
48″ X 60 yd
Call for Custom Converting and Slitting.
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Applications
INDUSTRIES: AerospaceAPPLICATION: Surface Protection
APPLICATION DESCRIPTION:
Used on various surfaces to include exterior aluminum skins in the aerospace industry. After applications, tape can be routed, drilled, countersunk and riveted. Used on bare metal, titanium, stainless steel and painted surfaces. Liner allows the product to be die-cut if desired.
APPLICATION NOTES:
Application surface: Metals, Plastics, Glass, Painted SurfacesTechnical Data
BRAND: Mask-OffMATERIAL DESCRIPTION:
ADHESIVE TYPE: | Pressure-Sensitive |
CONSTRUCTION: | Single Coated |
LINER: | Flat |
TECHNICAL DATA:
ADHESIVE LAYER: | Rubber |
ADHESIVE LAYER DESCRIPTION: | 5 mil Natural Latex |
BACKING/CARRIER MATERIAL: | Paper |
ADHESION TO STEEL: | oz/inch width 17-22 (-3/+4) (At time of manufacture) PSTC-1 (Modified) |
TENSILE STRENGTH: | lbs/inch M.D. 12.7 min |
ELONGATION: | % M.D. 6.0 min |
TEMPERATURE OPERATING: | 150° for 1 hour, No heat |
DATA SHEET:
PROTEX 5, Printed Paper Protection (PDF)
NOTES:
Physical and performance characteristics shown are obtained from tests recommended by vendor. Quality Assurance and Technical Service Departments do not represent a guarantee of product performance. Individual rolls may vary slightly from these averages. The user should determine whether the product is fit for a particular purpose and is suitable for the user's method of application before use.
The information listed above has been obtained from controlled laboratory tests and is reliable, but should not be used for the purpose of writing specifications. It is offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. It is recommended that the prospective user determine the product suitability before adapting for commercial use.
Warranty
Physical and performance characteristics shown are obtained from tests recommended by vendor. Quality Assurance and Technical Service Departments do not represent a guarantee of product performance. Individual rolls may vary slightly from these averages. The user should determine whether the product is fit for a particular purpose and is suitable for the user's method of application before use.
The information listed above has been obtained from controlled laboratory tests and is reliable, but should not be used for the purpose of writing specifications. It is offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. It is recommended that the prospective user determine the product suitability before adapting for commercial use.