MASK-OFF PROTEX tapes are specially designed for temporary surface protection of many substrate materials such as metal, plastic, wood, and painted surfaces. In proper application, most tapes remove cleanly and easily leaving no residue or stain.

Applications range from canopy and window protection to interior protection and exterior skin protection in the aerospace, electronics, plastics, and metal fabrication industries. Other areas of application include the graphic arts, decal application and product identification industries. In specialty applications, Protex tapes act as barriers to moisture, oxidation, chemical resistance, and stripper masks.Protex tapes are available in a variety of paper and film calipers offering you a choice in the degree of protection desired.

PRODUCT LINE

PROTEX 5

4·5 mil latex saturated paper. Paper printed in red ink.
Scratches Cause Rejection – Handle With Care

PR OTEX 10V

10 mil latex saturated paper vinyl coated for increased resistance to abrasion.

PROTEX 10VS
10 mil latex saturated paper vinyl coated for increased resistance to abrasion.

PROTEX 10VSHT
10 mil saturated paper vinyl coated one side for increased resistance to abrasion.
PROTEX 20S
20 mil latex impregnated paper. For applications where extra protection and high tack   is required.
PROTEX 20V
20 mil latex impregnated paper with external vinyl coating for more abrasion resistance
PROTEX 20VS
20 mil latex impregnated paper with external vinyl coating for more abrasion resistance
PROTEX 20VR
20 mil latex impregnated paper with external vinyl coating for more abrasion resistance
PROTEX 40S
4 mil latex saturated paper: Non-haze characteristic allows material to remain on throughout manufacturing and shipping.
PROTEX 40HD1
40 mil latex impregnated paper that was designed for applications where extra protection tack is required, with or without liner.
PROTEX 412X
Creped latex saturated paper.
PROTEX 50
4-5 mil latex saturated paper. Printed in red ink:
Scratches Cause Rejection Handle with Care
PROTEX 55
4-5 mil latex saturated paper. Decal pre-spacing and application tape.
SHARPLINE 200
4-5 mil latex saturated paper.

 

Unless specified, product should not be used on copper, brass, anodized aluminum or metallic paint, or subjected to extended outdoor exposure without proper testing. Shelf life 6 months if stored in a cool dry place and out of direct sunlight.

 

USAGE EXAMPLES

PROTEX 5
Used on various surfaces to include exterior aluminum kins 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.

PROTEX10V
Aircraft window protection where light transmission is not required. Acrylic and polycarbonate windows, canopies and windshields. Also used on bare metal and painted surfaces where added resistance to abrasion is required. Protex 10V is used where more adhesion than Protex 10VS is needed. Liner allows the product to be die-cut if desired.

PROTEX 10VS
Aircraft window protection where light transmission is not required. Acrylic and polycarbonate windows, canopies and windshields. Also used on bare metal and painted surfaces where added resistance to abrasion is required. Self wound with lower tack level than 10V. Meets rigid specifications of aerospace industry.
PROTEX 20S
Wing walk areas to eliminate damage from foot traffic, top areas of aircraft and on leading edges. Used for Tedlar ® interior protection in ceiling areas, overhead storage compartments and for exterior skin protection where heavy duty protection is required. Used to protect graphite composite surfaces from impact damage that could result in interlayer fracturing. PROTEX 20S may also be used for movie studio backdrops, cover-ups, and painting of sets. It can withstand 60 pounds of sandblasting pressure for decorative applications, i.e. glass etching and light blasting on wood. Liner allows the product to be die-cut if desired.
PROTEX 20V
Heavy duty protection of acrylic windows, canopies, windshields and certain metal and painted surfaces where high abrasion resistance is required. Protex 20V is used to protect wood interiors of high quality business jets during manufacturing.
PROTEX 20VS
Used to protect acrylic windows, canopies and windshields, as well as bare metals, glossy, polished and painted surfaces. The paper is vinyl coated on one side and will withstand more abrasion than comparable papers.
PROTEX 20VS has been manufactured to meet rigid specifications of the aircraft industry. One of the advantages to the PROTEX 20VS adhesive system is that if the adhesive-coated side of the paper comes into contact with itself (e.g. if the paper is folded), the product will not block. The two surfaces can be pulled apart without the adhesive being pulled off the paper backing on either side. This will prevent having to dispose of any unusable product.
Do not use on copper, brass, or anodized aluminum, outdoor exposure is not recommended.
PROTEX 20VR
Heavy duty protection of acrylic windows, canopies , windshields and certain metal and painted surfaces where high abrasion resistance is required.
PROTEX 40S
Lighter weight translucent material for aircraft windows and areas where minimum light transmission is required. Protection of stretched and unstretched acrylic, plexiglass , polycarbonate and plastic surfaces in sheet or formed states.
PROTEX 40HD1
Protect wing walk areas to eliminate damage from foot traffic, top areas of aircraft wings leading edges and exterior skins during installation and fabrication. Interior protection on ceilings and overhead storage compartments. PROTEX 40HD has proven to be excellent in protecting all types of composite surfaces and tooling from impact damage that may result in possible internal fracturing. Also used on aircraft floors and doorway areas during manufacturing and installation. Liner allows the product to be die-cut if desired.
PROTEX 412X
For temporary protection of all types of anodized surfaces to prevent damage or scratches after anodizing process.
PROTEX 50
Protection of various metals and painted surfaces from damage caused by scratches. Self-wound for ease of use in machine application to flat surfaces.
PROTEX 55
Decal application. Tack level provides proper lift to vinyl films from liner. Can be applied to bare aluminum, stainless steel and painted surfaces for scratch protection during manufacturing and installation.
SHARPLINE 200
For die-cut/hand-cut spray mask stencils and masking surfaces to be painted. Used for sign lettering, truck painting and aircraft stenciling where paint is used instead of decals. Adhesive is formulated to withstand temperatures (200°F. to 300°F.) for short periods of time. Designed to prevent paint from bleeding through and allows for a clean sharp edge.