3M™ SPECIALTY TAPES

3M™ SPECIALTY TAPES

3M™ 616 Lithographers Tape
The 3M™ 616 Lithographers Tape is a ruby-red, single-sided UPVC tape specially designed for precise masking, splicing, and edging in demanding industrial applications. It is both optically transparent and photographically opaque, offering sharp definition and excellent light-blocking during imaging and lithography processes.
With temperature resistance up to 260 °C (500 °F), it maintains high adhesion even during rigorous thermal processes like lead-free solder reflow.
Thanks to its thin and pinhole-free construction, the 3M™ 616 reduces ghosting, minimizes retouching, and ensures clean, accurate application.
Where to Use 3M™ 616
Why Choose 3M™ 616?
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Technical data:
Adhesive strength 36 oz/in
Adhesive strength 39 N/100 mm
Adhesive type Rubber
Applications Negative removal in the pre-printing phase
Adhesive thickness on the back side 0.8 milical
Adhesive thickness on the back side 0.02 mm, 0.04 mm
Backing material (carrier) UPVC
Backing thickness (carrier) 1.6 mil
Backing thickness (carrier) 0.04 mm
Backing material UPVC
Backing thickness 1.6 mil
Backing thickness 0.04 mm
Brands 3M™
Quantity per
package 36 pieces/package, 48 pieces/package, 72 pieces/package
Elongation at break 0.5, 50
Indoor/outdoor Both
Industries Printing
Backing material Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC)
Maximum operating temperature 49 °C
Maximum operating temperature 120 null
Main backing thickness 0.8 mil
Main backing thickness 0.02 mm
Product colour Ruby red
Product form Roll
Product type Tape
Shelf life in months (from date of manufacture) 12
Smallest sales unit Roll
Specifications Compliance with MIL-T-40620A
Tensile strength 29.0 pounds/inc
Tensile strength 50.8 N/100 mm, 509 N/100 mm
Total thickness of tape without backing 2.4 mil
Total thickness of tape without backing 0.06 mm
Quantity per package 36.0, 48.0, 72.0
Total height 1.9 milical 2.4 milical
Total height 0.05 mm, 0.1 mm
Total length 72 yards
Total length 65.8 m
Total thickness 2.4 mil
Total width 0.5 inch, 0.8 inch, 1 inch
Total width 1.3 cm, 1.9 cm, 2.5 cm


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