Customizing The Right 3M Tape To Your Application

Slashes Masking/De-masking Time Up To 67% & 

Eliminates Dreaded Paint Line Problems

Masking Solutions

	Tapes with best-in-class holding power for critical paint lines and clean removal on high valued products or processes.
	2693	231	232
	Tapes with reliable masking and clean removal on surfaces for functional coatings or paints; splicing; heavy duty maintenance.
	2380	2364	234
	Tapes with clean removal for light duty bundling, attaching and labeling.
	2307	* 200	* 2214
* 200 and 2214 are only available in standard widths and lengths.
3M Tape Performance Attributes

8 Critical Paint Masking Considerations Determine

The Right Tape and The Right Shape

These 8 critical areas determine the tapes'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.                                                                     

 The Right Tape

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

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 Custom Converting

• 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
• Documented 98% on-time deliveries keep your lines running
• ISO 9000 certified quality systems ensure consistent quality
• 3M certified converter alleviates quality and service concerns
• 3M technical expertise ensures you use the right tape

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

See our FREE Gift-
Adhesive Tape Expertise at the top of this page.
                                                                                                  
Budnick Converting, Inc.
P.O Box 197
200 Admiral Weinel Blvd.
Columbia, IL  62236
1-800-282-0090
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 "3M Tape Information Kit"   
                                              
PDF links below:                      

3M Master Converter Program

5 Critical Masking Tape Selection Questions

Industrial Paint Masking Guide

Professional Masking Tips & Techniques Guide

When, Where and How to Use a Tape Converting Specialist Report

Click here to request a hard copy kit of this information

"Budnick's ability to design and prototype custom masking solutions in 2 days solved paint line issues before predatory distributors could react."

- Tom Bowman, Distributor

"Budnick designed a laser-cut part that saved us $30,000.00 in injection mold fees and reduced rejection rates 40%."

- Rick Krska, President

Purchasing bulk masters and custom rewind slitting  to specialty widths lowers material costs and makes the tape easier for you to work with. 

         

Rotary die-cutting custom sizes
& shapes to exacting tolerances enhances finished goods and saves time.

Digital In-line Laser  & Specialty plotters help us get you custom prototypes FAST, and without expensive tooling.