Applications of Surface Protection Adhesive Films

Surface protection is a varied and common application for avoiding shocks and scratches on products so that they will not get damaged. The adhesive tape is usually sold in a large width and is most frequently referred to as surface protection adhesive film.

Surface protection tapes can be split into two main categories :

1. Temporary surface protection

The most common application is the temporary protection of a product from the manufacturing and processing of the product to its implementation or delivery. The purpose of the film is to protect the surface against potential shocks, scratches, dust, dirt or other damage.

 Masking Tapes

The film range is quite varied and can be defined by 4 main characteristics :

The type of material: Depending on the material to be protected (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyester, Co-extruded PE, Special UV film)

The thickness of the material: from 30 µm m to more than 200 µm

Adhesion strength: between 0.5 and 1.2 N/cm for optimal bonding and easy removal

Colour of film: white, clear, green, blue, red custom printed...

Depending on your application, the rolls can be applied manually (roll of 33 to 100 metres) or by machine (500 to 2,000 metres long).

2. Definitive surface protection 

The second application is final surface protection. There are many adhesive solutions for that :

Non-slip adhesive tape

Glass cloth tape

Teflon tape

UHMWPE tape

Bumper tape

Aluminium tape

Protective Film for Glasses and Mirrors    
             

Key markets and applications

Protection of metals: Protection during laser cutting, UV protection of painted metals

Electronic: protection of screens...

Plastic: Protection of PVC profiles for window manufacturing...

Construction: Protection of aluminium profiles...

Automobile: Car protection during transport, optical protection...

Range

Surface Protection

Strengths

Temporary protection tape

Ideal for smooth, transparent materials such as glass

Leaves no residue after removal

Possibilities of presentation

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PE adhesive film has the main function of temporarily protecting very smooth surfaces against dirt, scratches, and dust.

It has an acrylic adhesive mass with low adhesion, which means that it can be removed without leaving any traces for up to 6 months after application or 3 months if it has been exposed outdoors.

This makes it effective protection for sensitive surfaces, perfectly suited for protecting glass. It is also suitable for glossy plastic and smooth metal surfaces such as shiny aluminium, anodised aluminium and chrome pr nickel coated metal.

Applications of PE protective film 

PE protective film is mainly used to protect sensitive surfaces such as:

Transparent glass

Windows and doors, marble

Mirrors

Carpets, flooring

Household appliances, etc.

These surfaces can be protected throughout the manufacturing process and up to the final storage at the customer's premises.

The customer wants to have a final product without defects (which could affect the aesthetics) and a preserved initial strength. Hence the importance of being able to remove the protective backing without leaving any traces.

Recommendations before application

Because of its low adhesion, prior testing is strongly recommended to verify the compatibility of this reference with your final application. Surface preparation is also important before application in order to guarantee good adhesion. NB sells PE protective adhesive films that may be more suitable for your needs.