3M 7000047512 Lithographers Tape Ruby Red 2.4 Mil

Product Description

The 3M 7000047512 is a ruby red UPVC film lithographers tape designed for stripping and masking applications in the graphic arts and printing industry. The tape measures 0.75 inches wide by 72 yards long and carries a 2.4 mil film thickness. It uses a rubber-based adhesive that bonds firmly to film and flat surfaces. The UPVC backing is optically transparent yet photographically opaque, a critical combination for accurate lithographic stripping work where light transmission and image blocking must both be controlled. Graphic arts specialists and print production technicians are the primary installers.

This tape is used across a range of lithographic stripping applications including layout, registration, and masking tasks common in prepress and print production environments. Its photographically opaque ruby red film blocks UV and visible light during exposure processes, making it suitable for both manual and process-camera-based stripping workflows. The roll format is standard for bench and light-table use in commercial print shops and reprographic operations.

Key Features

• 2.4 mil UPVC film backing provides consistent thickness and dimensional stability
• Optically transparent and photographically opaque for accurate stripping applications
• Rubber adhesive for reliable adhesion to film, glass, and flat substrates
• Ruby red color aids visibility during layout and registration tasks
• 0.75 inches x 72 yards roll format for extended bench use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-format lithographers tape for use in graphic arts, prepress, and print production stripping workflows where photographically opaque masking tape is required.

Installation Notes

This tape is applied by hand in prepress and print production environments; no special tools are required beyond a clean, flat work surface or light table. Ensure the substrate surface is clean and free of dust or oils before application to achieve full adhesive contact. Remove carefully at low angles to avoid tearing the film backing or leaving adhesive residue on sensitive substrates.

Technical Specifications

• Film Thickness: 2.4 mil
• Width: 0.75 inches
• Length: 72 yards
• Backing Material: UPVC Film
• Adhesive Type: Rubber
• Color: Ruby Red
• Weight: 0.22 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• UPC: 00021200034725

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000047512