Pressure Sensitive Tape Base

High-performance papers for a broad range of specialty tape and label applications. Monadnock manufactures tape bases polymer-reinforced flatback base stocks for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and labels.
Graphics tape backing

These bases range from 3 mil to 15 mils in thickness and are used as carrier and protective sheets for vinyl sign making as well as a protective masking for wood, glass, and metal surfaces during shipping, handling, and final installation.

These tape bases have a high level of polymer saturation resulting in high elongation, a barrier for high tack adhesives, and superior runnability

Product Options

  • Premask
  • Protective Tape
  • Writable Tape
  • Durable Label
  • Wet-Strength Label

Critical Performance Properties

  • Tear resistance
  • Surface uniformity
  • Surface smoothness
  • Delamination Resistance

Product Specifications

Premask

 

Grade Number Basis Weight Basis Weight Caliper Delamination Resistance Tensile (Dry) MD Elmendorf Tear CD Gurley Porosity 8-ply Sheffield Smoothness
lb/3000f² GSM mils lb/in lb/in grams seconds/100cc SU
1124-033 31 50 3.1 0.7 22 45 35 210
1123-045 41.7 68 4.2 1.4 20 78 10 270

 

Protective Tape

 

Grade Number Basis Weight Basis Weight Caliper Delamination Resistance Tensile (Dry) MD Elmendorf Tear CD Gurley Porosity 8-ply Sheffield Smoothness
lb/3000f² GSM mils lb/in lb/in grams seconds/100cc SU
1806-044 41.7 68 3.2 0.64 28 50 N/A 130

 

Writable Tape

 

Grade Number Basis Weight Basis Weight Caliper Delamination Resistance Tensile (Dry) MD Elmendorf Tear CD Gurley Porosity 8-ply Sheffield Smoothness
lb/3000f² GSM mils lb/in lb/in grams seconds/100cc SU
1154-046 43.7 71 3.4 0.49 34 53 355 150

 

Eco-Benefits

Manufactured with the environment in mind, our premask / application tape bases are manufactured carbon neutral (VERs) and we use 100 percent renewable Green-e certified wind powered electricity (RECs) under a third-party certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

Monadnock’s technical and specialty papers can be manufactured with Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification upon request (FSC® C018866).

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