8 Critical Paint Masking Considerations Determine

The Right Tape and The Right Shape

These 8 critical areas determine the tape's backing, thickness, adhesive system, release coat, slitting/cutting method and overall dimensions.  Failing to address any of these critical factors costs you processing time, creates ugly paint lines and drives up rework rates.                                                                     

 3M- The Right Tape

3M masking tapes dominate the market place because they continue to improve and adapt their tapes to your needs.  The new family of 3M masking tapes offers a proprietary backing.  Their new technology creates a strong, heavy-duty, mini-crepe paper that is designed for room and high temperature.  The strong backing allows for clean, easy removal.

3M’s new proprietary synthetic rubber adhesive system provides excellent hold on difficult surfaces like EPDM rubber and some anodized surfaces.   This adhesive system cuts your work in half by allowing for multiple bake cycles without re-masking.

The 3M Masking Simplification Program makes tape selection easier.  3M's Core masking tapes work for 80% of the masking applications.  Utilize 3M's Tape Performance Attributes Chart to see which 3M adhesive tape meets your needs, or call a Budnick specialist to help select the tape and have it customized to your application.

3M products are backed by years of proven experience, field expertise and the best technical department in the adhesive tape industry.

Budnick Converting-  The Right Shape

Budnick's experienced tape specialists average 13.5 years of industry experience.  We have 31 converting machines and 5 business locations.  What sets us apart from our competitors is that our highly trained specialists work on-site with your production team.  Their ingenuity and the broadest converting capabilities in the industry allow us to custom design masking parts that eliminate paint line problems and save you up to 67% of your  processing time.

3M Awards Budnick 1 of 2 Certified Master Converters

After reviewing 56 companies and closely analyzing the processes of 16 companies, 3M chose Budnick Converting as 1 of 2 Certified 3M Master Converters.  They closely analyzed these aspects of our business:

• service reputation
• pricing structure
• financial position
• internal processes
• quality system
• distribution process
• packaging and labeling systems
• management team

To obtain 3M certification, we custom cut 3M masking tape and sent it to 3M's laboratory for testing.  They tested:

• slit edge quality
• rewind tension
• adhesive integrity
• roll hardness
• silicone contamination levels
• roll appearance
• roll unwind values
• resistance to slivering

We are sure 3M analyzed all the facets of our business that are important to you.  Obviously, we measured up to 3M's incredibly stringent standards and we will measure up to yours.  

Benefits of Budnick's Partnership with 3M

• Custom slit rolls ship within 5 days (on inventoried material...2693, 231, 2364, 2380, 234, 232, 4737T, 213 & 2307)
• Custom quotes within 48 hours
• Lower minimum orders reduce your purchase volumes 
• Cost efficient part designs save up to 20% of your material costs
• Maximum paint edge sharpness increases quality & lowers costs
• Customized tape solutions enhance the value of your finished goods
• Custom Budnick parts save you money by increasing your productivity
• Documented 98% on-time deliveries keep your lines running
• ISO 9001:2000 certified quality systems ensure consistent quality
• 3M certified converter alleviates quality and service concerns
• 3M technical expertise ensures you use the right tape
• Budnick's broad converting capabilities ensure that your tape is converted with the best and most cost-efficient machinery
• Because Budnick has achieved 3M's top honor of 3M Preferred Gold Converter, you benefit from:
  • New product introductions 6 months ahead of the market
  • Our specialists receiving extensive 3M training to improve your processes
  • Faster response & product delivery
  • Access to in-depth product/market information
  • Lower costs that result from improved buying power
  • Budnick's clout to make sure your concerns and ideas are heard at 3M

For custom 3M masking tapes and ideas to make you more efficient at using those tapes, contact Budnick today.   

                                                                                              
Budnick Converting, Inc.
P.O Box 197
200 Admiral Weinel Blvd.
Columbia, IL  62236
1-800-282-0090
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