3M 7000048579 Electroplating Tape 470 Tan 1.5in X 36yd 7.1 Mil

Product Description

The 3M 7000048579 is a 7.1 mil electroplating masking tape designed for use in industrial plating operations. It features a tan vinyl backing bonded to a rubber-based adhesive that resists most chemicals encountered in standard electroplating processes. The tape measures 1.5 inches wide by 36 yards long per roll, providing substantial coverage for production-scale masking tasks. Electricians, plating technicians, and industrial maintenance professionals use this tape to protect surfaces from plating solutions, rinse baths, and related chemical exposure during processing cycles.

This tape is suited for masking operations across a range of electroplating applications in both light industrial and production shop environments. It performs in flat strip masking layouts as well as overlapping mask configurations on complex geometry. Common uses include wrapping conductive racks, patching existing masked areas, and conforming to irregular surface contours where flat tape would lift or gap. It is appropriate for barrel plating setups and rack plating lines where consistent chemical resistance is required throughout the bath cycle.

Key Features

• 7.1 mil total thickness for reliable chemical barrier and conformability
• Vinyl backing resists most chemicals used in typical electroplating processes
• Rubber adhesive bonds securely to metal, coated, and irregular surfaces
• Suitable for both flat strip and overlapping masking configurations
• Effective for rack wrapping, patching, and masking irregular geometries
• 1.5 inch width by 36 yard length per roll supports production-volume masking

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style masking solution for industrial electroplating operations requiring chemical-resistant vinyl tape across standard rack and barrel plating processes.

Installation Notes

Application is performed by plating technicians or industrial maintenance personnel prior to immersion in plating or chemical bath solutions. Surfaces should be clean, dry, and free of oils or loose debris before tape is applied to ensure full adhesive contact. Overlapping passes should be pressed firmly at seams to prevent solution migration under the tape edge. Remove tape promptly after processing to minimize adhesive transfer, following facility chemical handling and PPE protocols throughout.

Technical Specifications

• Tape Thickness: 7.1 mil (0.18 mm)
• Width: 1.5 inches
• Length: 36 yards per roll
• Backing Material: Vinyl
• Adhesive Type: Rubber
• Color: Tan
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Weight: 0.71 pounds
• UPC: 00021200861475

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000048579