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tesa® 50555
High-temperature fineline tape for design painting in the automotive paint shop
Product Features
- Residue-free removal on very demanding painted and non-painted substrates
- Temperature resistance up to 160°C/60 min
- Excellent conformability for multidimensional surfaces
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
Product Features
- Residue-free removal on very demanding painted and non-painted substrates
- Temperature resistance up to 160°C/60 min
- Excellent conformability for multidimensional surfaces
Application Fields
Suitable for various types of masking applications, e.g.:
- 2-tone painting with high oven temperatures in automotive paint shops
- Masking for fine and exact color split lines
- Masking applications in narrow curves and difficult 3D shapes
- Especially developed for very demanding paint systems
Product Construction
| Adhesive Type | acrylic |
|---|---|
| Backing material | PVC film |
| Total thickness | 120 µm |
Product Construction
| Adhesive Type | acrylic |
|---|---|
| Backing material | PVC film |
| Total thickness | 120 µm |
Properties / Performance Values
| Tensile strength | 30 N/cm |
|---|---|
| Sharp color edge | very good |
| Temperature resistance (60 min) | 160 °C |
| Paint anchorage | yes |
| Hand tearability | good |
| Easy to remove | yes |
| Suitable for die cutting | yes |
Properties / Performance Values
| Tensile strength | 30 N/cm |
|---|---|
| Sharp color 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 Values
| Adhesion to Steel | 1.8 N/cm |
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Adhesion to Values
| Adhesion to Steel | 1.8 N/cm |
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