3M 7010313256 High Temp Masking Tape 5501A Tan 3/4 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7010313256 is the 5501A Specialty High Temperature Masking Tape, a crepe paper masking tape engineered for aerospace decorative painting applications. It withstands surface temperatures up to 300 degrees F for 30 minutes and is built to survive multiple moderate-temperature bake cycles while still releasing cleanly without leaving residue. The tape tears easily by hand, resists splintering during removal, and features a controlled unwind for reduced user fatigue. Available in inch-based widths, it is designed to meet FAA marking requirements. Licensed aerospace painters and aircraft maintenance technicians are the primary installers of this product.

This tape is designed for high-demand aerospace masking environments where both adhesion integrity and clean removal across multiple bake cycles are required. The strong crepe paper backing supports pulling long, straight lines during layout work, making it well suited for detailed decorative paint schemes on aircraft exteriors and interiors. Its performance characteristics also make it applicable in other specialized high-temperature industrial painting scenarios where ordinary masking tapes fall short.

Key Features

• Withstands surface temperatures up to 300 degrees F for 30 minutes
• Engineered for clean removal following multiple moderate-temperature bake cycles
• Inch-based widths compatible with FAA marking requirements
• Controlled unwind reduces applicator fatigue and improves layout accuracy
• Strong crepe paper backing supports pulling long lines without tearing
• Tears easily by hand and resists splintering during de-masking

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-spec masking tape for aerospace decorative painting and high-temperature industrial masking applications requiring clean removal through bake cycles.

Installation Notes

Application and removal should be performed by qualified aerospace painters or aircraft maintenance personnel following applicable facility and regulatory procedures. Ensure the surface is clean and dry before applying the tape to achieve full adhesion. Do not exceed the rated surface temperature or dwell time. Remove tape promptly after the bake cycle while following the facility demask procedure to preserve the clean-removal properties.

Technical Specifications

• Width: 3/4 inch
• Maximum Surface Temperature: 300 degrees F for 30 minutes
• Backing Material: Crepe paper
• Package Dimensions: 11.9 inches L x 11.9 inches W x 12.9 inches H
• Weight: 22.724 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Minimum Order Quantity: 64
• UPC: 051128995414

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010313256