tesa® 50555


Product description

tesa® 50555 is a flexible, high-temperature-resistant PVC fineline masking tape with an acrylic adhesive. It is engineered for 2-tone masking applications during OEM paint shop processes. The acrylic adhesive is a suitable alternative for very demanding paint systems, sensitive to ghosting or yellowing.
The soft PVC backing enables reliable application on narrow contours and curved surfaces.
To support efficient processing, both standardized and customized applicators are available.


Product details and specifications

Backing material PVC film
Total thickness 120 µm
Type of adhesive acrylic
Tensile strength 30 N/cm
Sharp colour edge very good
Temperature resistance (60 min) 160 °C
Paint anchorage yes
Hand tearability good
Easy to remove yes
Suitable for die cutting yes
Adhesion to steel 1.8 N/cm
tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and data above mentioned are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. They shall be considered as average values and are not appropriate for a specification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining whether the tesa® product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical staff will be glad to support you.
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Total thickness
120 µm
100 µm
110 µm
181 µm
110 µm
80 µm
100 µm
130
168 µm
105
170 µm
Type of adhesive
acrylic
natural rubber
natural rubber
natural rubber
natural rubber
natural rubber
natural rubber
natural rubber
natural rubber
acrylic
natural rubber
Backing material
PVC film
PVC film
PVC film
PVC film
PVC film
PET film
PVC film
PVC film
PVC film
PE film
Paper
Thickness of masking coverage
30 µm
30 µm
30 µm
20 µm
Material of masking coverage
HDPE
PO film
HDPE
HDPE
Last updated on 30 Jun 2026