Large area masking tape tesa® 4338 PV1

high temperature-resistanthigh-temperaturefor automotive applications

Product overview
tesa® 4338 PV1 is a green coloured smooth masking tape with strong adhesion, recommended for transportation sectors (marine, train, truck) and other heavy-mask applications requiring high holding power.

Sustainable Aspects

• 54% bio-based content in total product excluding liner (by weight)

Product Features

• The green coloured smooth paper backing provides excellent visibility, high conformability and clean paint edges
• Ageing-resistant natural rubber adhesive with excellent quick tack
• Outdoor usability up to seven days
• Temperature resistance up to 120 °C / 248 °F and clean removal

Application Fields

• Finger-friendly smooth paper backing for easy handling
• Suitable for multiple drying cycles (up to 3 cycles at 120 °C / 40 min each)
• Up to 7 days outdoor resistance or 30 days indoor use
• Residue-free removal after cooling of substrates
• Excellent paint edge definition and adhesion on backing
• Tear resistant and highly conformable

Product Construction
Adhesive type: natural rubber
Backing material: slightly-creped, smooth paper
Total thickness: 145 µm

Properties / Performance Values
Elongation at break: 13 %
Tensile strength: 43 N/cm
Temperature resistance (60 min): 120 °C
Hand tearability: very good
Easy to remove: yes

Adhesion to Values
Adhesion to steel: 4 N/cm

Additional information
Also available as tesa® 4338 PV0 with standard peel adhesion.

Technical specifications

• Brand: tesa
• Model: 4338 PV1
• Colour (backing): green
• Backing material: slightly-creped, smooth paper
• Adhesive type: natural rubber (ageing resistant)
• Total thickness: 145 µm
• Elongation at break: 13 %
• Tensile strength: 43 N/cm
• Adhesion to steel: 4 N/cm
• Temperature resistance (60 min): 120 °C (248 °F)
• Suitable for multiple drying cycles: up to 3 cycles at 120 °C / 40 min each
• Outdoor usability: up to 7 days; Indoor use: up to 30 days
• Hand tearability: very good
• Removal: residue-free after cooling of substrates
• Application areas: transportation sectors (marine, train, truck) and other heavy-mask applications
• Bio-based content: 54% (total product excluding liner, by weight)