Industrial Polyethylene Temporary Surface Protection Tape
31825
Technical Data
August, 2013
Product Description
3M™ Industrial Polyethylene Temporary Surface Protection Tape 31825 is a
low adhesion temporary protection tape designed for a variety of surface
protection applications.
Product Construction
Backing
Polyethylene
Adhesive
Acrylic-Based
Color
Clear*
Standard Roll Sizes
Custom
*Contact
your local 3M representative for additional information on colors.
Typical Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile:
Elongation:
Total Tape Thickness
Nominal Results
5 oz./in. width (5.5 N/100 mm)
2500 PSI
450%
3.0 mils (0.08 mm)
ASTM Test Method
D-3330**
D-882**
D-882**
D-3652**
**ASTM
test references modified per internal test methods.
Features
• Effective in many outdoor applications for up to 3 days.
• Surface protection against dust, dirt and moderate abrasion encountered in
handling, shipping and storage.
• Transparent backing with 3M proprietary adhesive works for a wide variety of
applications, offering excellent contact clarity, quick adhesion, repositionable and
smooth removal
• Good conformability for hand and machine applied applications.
• Backing designed for good stamping and die cutting.
Application Ideas
•
General
– smooth semi-gloss cultured marble, high pressure laminates.
•
Metals
– 2B #3 and #4 finish stainless steel.
•
Painted
– smooth semi-gloss.
•
Painted
– lightly textured high-gloss.
•
Plastics
– smooth semi-gloss.
•
Plastics
– lightly textured high-gloss.
3M
™
Industrial Polyethylene Temporary Surface Protection Tape
31825
Application / Removal
Techniques
• For optimum performance, 3M Temporary Surface Protection Tapes should be
applied and removed at a temperature not less than 60°F (16°C).
• Surfaces should be dry and free from dirt, oil and other contaminates when tape
is applied.
• Protective tape should be removed gradually beginning from one edge with a
smooth even motion.
Storage
Store under normal conditions of 60º to 80ºF (16º to 27ºC) and 40 to 60% R.H in
the original carton.
To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of
manufacture.
Shelf Life
For Additional
Information
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or 828-465-3053. Address correspondence to: 3M, 500 Thornburg Dr., P.O. Box 309, Conover, NC 28613.
Our fax number is 1-800-672-3038 or 828-465-2404.
Technical
Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based
upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
Information is not guaranteed.
Product Use
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performance of a 3M product in a particular application Given the variety of factors that can affect the use
and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining
whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
Warranty and
Limited Remedy
Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product
literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time
3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the
3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s option,
replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product,
whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted,
including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
ISO 9001
This product was manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO 9001 standards by 3M Company.
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
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