Circuit Plating Tape
311°F
In Stock

Circuit Plating Tape

Series: 3M 1280

Red polyester PCB plating tape rated to 311°F

3M 1280 is a high-temperature polyester film tape engineered specifically for circuit board masking during electroplating. The specialized blended silicone/rubber adhesive also excels in bonding and splicing siliconized papers.

Max Temp

311 °F

Material

polyester

Color

pink

Adhesive

silicone

More About This Product

Key Technical Specifications of 3M 1280 tape

  • Adhesion to Steel: 31 oz./in. width (ASTM D-3330)
  • Tensile Strength: 30 lbs./in. width (ASTM D-3759)
  • Elongation at Break: 135%
  • Polyethylene core for dust-free unwinding

Standard Widths (17 options)

Popular Sizes

Custom sizes available: Contact us if you do not see the width you need. All tapes are slit to width at time of order and cannot be returned for refund or credit.

Technical Specifications

Physical Properties

Carrier0.9 mil polyester film
Adhesive2.7 mil blended silicone/rubber
Total Thickness3.6 mils
ColorRed/Pink
CorePolyethylene (dust-free unwinding)

Performance

Temperature Maximum311°F
Adhesion to Steel31 oz/in. width (ASTM D-3330)
Tensile Strength30 lbs/in. width (ASTM D-3759)
Elongation at Break135%
Shelf Life18 months from date of manufacture

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Application Tips

Roller Application
Must be firmly pressed down by equipment with rubber-covered rollers. Hand pressure is typically insufficient.
Clean & Dry
Apply only to clean, dry surfaces.
No Heat During Application
Avoid oven heating during application.
Post-Masking Cleanup
Solvent cleanup of board recommended post-masking.
Single Use
Tape is for intermittent, one-time use only.

All tapes are slit to width at time of order and cannot be returned for refund or credit.

Custom Solutions

Need a custom size?

We provide custom slit widths and die cut shapes to your exact specifications.

  • Precision slit-to-width tape rolls ship same day
  • In stock tools for rectangles, squares, circles and donuts
  • Low-cost tooling, fast turnaround time on custom die cuts
  • Short run custom die cuts with no tooling on select tapes
  • Design Engineer on staff to assist with custom masking needs

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