3M 7010333692 Electroplating Tape 470 Tan 1/4 in X 36 Yd

Product Description

The 3M 7010333692 is a tan vinyl electroplating masking tape engineered for use in industrial plating environments. It features a rubber adhesive system bonded to a vinyl backing with a total thickness of 7.1 mil (0.18 mm). The tape is designed to withstand exposure to the chemicals commonly used in electroplating processes, maintaining adhesion and masking integrity throughout the plating cycle. It is sized at 0.25 inches wide by 36 yards long per roll and is typically applied by plating technicians, industrial maintenance personnel, and manufacturing line workers.

This tape is suited for a wide range of masking tasks in electroplating operations, including both flat strip masking and overlapping mask applications. The conformable vinyl backing allows it to wrap around irregular surfaces, making it practical for masking complex geometries, coated racks, and curved or contoured workpieces. It is used in both barrel and rack plating setups in production shop environments where consistent, chemical-resistant masking is required.

Key Features

• 7.1 mil (0.18 mm) total thickness with vinyl backing and rubber adhesive
• Resistant to chemicals typically encountered in electroplating processes
• Suitable for flat strip masking and overlapping masking techniques
• Conforms to irregular surfaces, curved parts, and coated racks
• 0.25 inch width allows precise masking of narrow features and edges
• 36-yard roll length supports extended production runs

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard industrial electroplating masking operations, including wrapping, patching, rack coating, and masking of irregular surfaces across typical plating shop applications.

Installation Notes

Application is performed by plating technicians or production personnel following facility masking procedures. Surfaces should be clean and free of oils or contaminants before tape is applied to ensure proper adhesion. Tape should be pressed firmly along edges to prevent plating solution from migrating beneath the mask. Remove tape promptly after the plating process is complete, following the chemical exposure and temperature guidelines of the specific plating operation.

Technical Specifications

• Thickness: 7.1 mil (0.18 mm)
• Width: 0.25 inches
• Length: 36 yards per roll
• Backing Material: Vinyl
• Adhesive Type: Rubber
• Color: Tan
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Weight: 0.14 pounds
• UPC: 00021200876752

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010333692