Scotch®
High Performance Masking Tape
2693
Technical Data February, 2011
Pr oduc t Descr ipt ion Scotch® High Performance Masking Tape 2693 is a smooth, heavy duty, mini-crepe
paper masking tape suitable for most paint masking applications. Designed for
automotive, truck and bus applications where very aggressive room temperature and
high temperature holding is required.
Pr oduc t Cons truc ti on Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length
Smooth mini-crepe paper treated Synthetic Tan 55 m (60.17 yds.)*
with a heat resistant saturant rubber
*Available in metric widths (eg, 24 mm corresponds to 1 inch).
Typical Physical
Properties Note: The following technical information and data should be considered repr esentative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 40 oz./in. width (44 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 29 lbs./in. width (515 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 10% D-3759
Tape Thickness: 7.9 mils (0.20 mm) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: Up to 325°F (163°C) for 30 minutes
Features • Offers excellent paint masking performance wit h hi gh so l id s pa i nts a nd u r et ha ne
clear coats used in the transportation industry.
• Holding power resists the most stringent applications and bake cycles.
• Can be removed warm or cold from most surfaces without adhesive transfer.
• Has been laboratory tested on painted steel panels and found to remove cleanly
at bake temperatures up to 325°F (163°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 type, processing conditions such as
multiple bakes, type of paint involved as well as the temperature of the surface at
removal. We reco mmend testing the product under your conditions to determine
your performance limits.
• Excellent conformability and tear properties.
• Smoothness of the backing makes this tape very “user friendly.”
• Excellent paint flake resistance.
• Balanced construction with a stronger backing gives this tape easy removal
properties without slivering.
• Good resistance to adhesive transfer on automotive type rubber moldings when
removed at room temperatures.
• Should not be subjected to outdoor exposure or prolonged exposure to sunlight as
tape may become difficult to remove.
Scotch® High Performance Masking Tape
2693
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 one year from date of
manufacture.
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.
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and performance of a 3M product in a particular applicat ion. 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.
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ISO
9001:
2008
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2008 standards.
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
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800-362-3550 • 877-369-2923 (Fax)
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