Economical, Reliable, High Temperature Powder Coat Masking
With temperatures rising in powder coat paint operations, customers require a masking tape that can take the heat. Specifically designed for higher temp powder coat paint applications, 3M™ Polyimide Tape 8997 features a 1.0 mil thick polyimide backing with a 1.4 mil silicone adhesive. It is ideal for use in high temperature applications up to 500°F/260°C. Its light amber color ensures easy identification and alignment. The high dimensional and tensile strength of this polyimide tape allows it to break through cured paint without silvering or tearing.
Common uses for 3M™ Polyimide Tape 8997 include masking parts for powder coating, masking edges of overlap seams, e-coating, electroplating, anodizing and as a barrier of separation for dissimilar metals. It resists shrinking, curling and edge lifting and removes with zero adhesive residue. The thin, flexible backing seals tight on contact, peels off clean and leaves sharp, clear paint edges.
Recommended Application
- Masking parts for powder coating
- Masking edges of overlap seams
- Barrier of separation for dissimilar metals
Polyimide Tapes for High Temp Applications
3M, the leader in masking tape technology, has developed a variety of polyimide tapes to insulate, mask, protect, seal, flash break, tab, powder coat and anodize mask. These revolutionary polyimide tapes withstand heat during rigorous, high-temperature masking operations. An exceptionally thin backing resists tears, abrasion, and the effects of aging. Pick a tape that can take the heat and keep your paint lines sharp!

Insize 1179-600, DIGITAL RTJ RING GROOVE CALIPER, inside diameter of RTJ ring groove .4-24"/10-600mm, outside diameter of RTJ ring groove 1-24"/25-600mm, 6928640302572
3M 65491, Pro Grade Precision Ultra Durable Universal Hole Sanding Disc, DUH5220TRI-10T, 5 IN x UH, 220, 7100202880, 10 per pack
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
Standard Abrasives 840489, Quick Change Surface Conditioning GP Disc, 2560569, A/O Very Fine, TR, BLU, 3 in, Die Q300V, 7010330630, 25/case
Dynabrade 79447 6" x 9" DynaBrite General Purpose Maroon Hand Pad, 60/Box
3M 26022, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S12, 10 mm Male, 1.0 mm Thread, 7100135943
3M 26109, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S23, 1/4 Female, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135941
3M 26141, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S44, 3/8 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100158892
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505
3M 26130, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S35, 16 mm Female, 1.5 mm
Thread Stretched, 7100135926
3M 27719, Cubitron, II Roloc Durable Edge Disc 984F, 80+, YF-weight, TR, Maroon, 4 in, Die R400BB, 7100006569, 100 per case
3M 27468, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1 in x 18 yd (25,40 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132169
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belts, 1/2" X 24" 45u
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
3M 01683, Scotch-Brite Light Deburring Wheel, LD-WL, 7S Fine, 10 in x 1 in x 5 in, 7000046052
Standard Abrasives 850108, Buff and Blend HP Disc, 10 in x 1/2 in A VFN, 7010310113
3M 08749, High Bond Rearview Mirror Adhesive, 0.02 fl oz, 7010364470, 12 per case
3M 36850, Dirt Trap Protection Material, White, 6 in x 300 ft, 7100132342
3M 19764, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P320 J-weight, 7000000352
3M 26046, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S15, 3/8 Male, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135334
3M 97421, Aluminum Foil Tape 3380, Silver, 72 mm x 45 m, 3.25 mil, 7010375681
3M 20931, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P100 X-weight, 1 in x NH, Die 100N, 7000118915
3M 85492, Scotch Foil Tape 3311-10A, 2.0 in x 10 yd (50.8 mm x 9,1 m), 7010383663
3M 26340, Cloth Belt 341D, 80 X-weight, 10 in x 70-1/2 in, Lap Skived, Single-flex, 7000118799, 10 per case 