Scotch®
Fine Line Tape
215
Technical Data September, 2011
Pr oduc t Descr ipt ion Scotch® Fine Line Tape 215 is a very conformable film backed tape used to achieve
excellent color separation on highly contoured surfaces.
Pr oduc t Cons truct ion Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length
Ethylene / Propylene Rubber Blue 60 yds. (54.8 m)
Copolymer Film
Typical Physical
Properties Note: The following technical information and data should be considered r epr esentative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 43 oz./in. width (47 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 15 lbs./in. width (263 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 1150% D-3759
Tape Thickness: 4.8 mils (0.12 mm) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: Up to 250°F (121°C) for up to 30 minutes.
Removes cleanly.*
*Has been laboratory tested on painted steel panels and found to remove cleanly at bake temperatures
up to 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes. The actual temperature and time performance may be higher or
lower for a given application. Clean removal can vary dependent on surface t ype, processing conditions
such as multiple bakes, type of paint involved as well as the temperature of the surface at removal. We
recommend testing the product under your conditions to determine your performance limits.
Features • Ideal for many complex shapes and irregular surfaces where paper masking tapes
or other plastic tapes do not offer sufficient conformability.
• Resists lifting around corners or in depressed areas.
• Smooth backing for good coverage of the work surface.
• Excellent color line separation.
• Should not be subjected to outdoor applications or prolonged periods of sunlight
as tape may become difficult to remove.
Application Ideas • Paint masking for automotive fascia.
• Paint masking for riveted surfaces.
Scotch® Fine Line Tape
215
Storage Store under normal conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% R.H. in the original carton.
Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of
manufacture.
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based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
information is not guaranteed.
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determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
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ISO
9001:
2008
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 90 01: 2008 standards.
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