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Adhesive tapes for surface protection

Surface protection films for industry - to protect surfaces from mechanical, chemical or thermal damage

Easy installation, simple handling, fast protection - surface protection films are an ideal solution for short or long-term protection of sensitive surfaces. Thanks to the adhesive application, they can be installed quickly without additional effort. Different protection requirements can be met by selecting the right backing material. To make it easier to cut protective films with scissors or die-cut them by machine, siliconized paper or film can be added during the production process if required.

Use of surface protection films and properties

  • Protection against mechanical stress (e.g. scratching during transportation, piercing, abrasion, tearing)

  • Protect surfaces during mechanical processing (drilling, milling, bending, folding)

  • Protection of sensitive surfaces and material reinforcement, e.g. for printed papers or fabrics

  • Surfaces are protected from contamination and chemicals

  • Partial masking for coating processes (masking tape)

  • There are different adhesive formulations for different surfaces and applications

  • Adhesives for short, medium and long-term applications

  • UV and weather resistance

  • Antibacterial, protection against heat and fading

  • Improved chemical resistance thanks to protective films

CMC Klebetechnik offers various standard protective films. However, new products are also constantly being developed in collaboration with customers (e.g. protective coverings in the electroplating process, lead adhesive tape).

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Here you will find some products and specialist articles on the subject of adhesive tapes for surface protection. Your Personal contact person will be happy to help you select the right product for your application.

CMC type Description
CMC 10081
Polyester adhesive tape
Colour: blue transparent
Adhesive: acrylate

Film thickness: 0.025 mm
Total thickness: 0.038 mm
Tear-resistant polyester adhesive tape with low-tack acrylic adhesive for the temporary protective covering of e.g. painted surfaces. The adhesive can be removed without leaving any residue even after several weeks. The product is colored blue for better visibility.


CMC 10106
Polyester adhesive tape
Colour: transparent
Adhesive: acrylate

Film thickness: 0.100 mm
Total thickness: 0.130 mm
Extremely robust PET adhesive tape for the protection of highly stressed surfaces. The 100µm thick PET film can also withstand heavy point loads, e.g. on storage surfaces, machine groups or packaging systems


CMC 10813
Polyester adhesive tape
Colour: transparent
Adhesive: acrylate

Film thickness: 0.050 mm
Total thickness: 0.060 mm
High-quality and temperature-stable polyester adhesive tape with low adhesive strength that does not increase. CMC 10813 is ideal for applications where heat is likely to be present and yet residue-free removal is required. The robust polyester film is very tear-resistant.


CMC 12088
Polyester adhesive tape
Colour: colourless
Adhesive: Polysiloxane

Film thickness: 0.023 mm
Total thickness: 0.060 mm
CMC 12088 is a very thin protective film that is nevertheless highly heat-resistant and can be removed from many surfaces without leaving any residue, even after prolonged storage or heat exposure. It can also be used as a splicing film for siliconized films/papers, for example, as the polysiloxane adhesive adheres well to siliconized surfaces.


CMC 12092
Polyester adhesive tape
Colour: transparent
Adhesive: Polysiloxane

Film thickness: 0.075 mm
Total thickness: 0.135 mm
Mechanically stable masking tape for temporary protection during stove enameling or wet enameling with subsequent drying. CMC 12092 can withstand temperatures of up to 220°C for 20 minutes and can then be removed without leaving any residue. Low shrinkage due to the stable polyester carrier. Also known as masking tape.


CMC 63330
Polyurethane adhesive tape
Colour: transparent
Adhesive: acrylate

Film thickness: 0300 mm
Total thickness: 0.360 mm
This polyurethane surface protection film is extremely resistant to mechanical stress, in particular puncturing, tearing and erosion. The transparent and stretchable adhesive film, which adapts well to curved surfaces, is equipped with an aggressive acrylic adhesive. Protects the leading edges of rotors on wind turbines or aircraft wings, for example. Visual inspection of the underlying surface is possible thanks to the transparency of the adhesive film (no yellowing, no embrittlement or yellowing for many years). Resistant to outdoor weathering, also protects sensitive surfaces from UV, weather and e.g. stone chipping.


CMC 75100
PTFE adhesive tape
Colour: grey
Adhesive: acrylate

Film thickness: 0.100 mm
Total thickness: 0.130 mm
Surface protection adhesive tape for use as a sliding surface. Protects against mechanical damage and chemical attack. PTFE has very good sliding properties and is extremely resistant to chemicals. Used, for example, in packaging systems, filling systems or workplaces where surfaces need to be protected against chemicals (e.g. in laboratories).


CMC 76700
PTFE glass fabric adhesive tape
Colour: grey
Adhesive: Polysiloxane

Film thickness: 0.130 mm
Total thickness: 0.175 mm
The glass fabric-reinforced PTFE adhesive tape with high-temperature-resistant polysiloxane adhesive protects surfaces from mechanical stresses such as slipping or sliding. The glass fabric insert makes the material extremely robust. Can also be used as a non-stick surface when exposed to high temperatures (foil welding bars).


CMC 77701
ETFE adhesive tape
Colour: transparent
Adhesive: Polysiloxane

Film thickness: 0.100 mm
Total thickness: 0.160 mm
Extremely weather-resistant protective film for outdoor applications. No yellowing or embrittlement even after many years of direct exposure to sunlight. CMC 77701 is therefore suitable for long-term surface protection of e.g. sheet metal facades.


CMC 90100
Aluminum adhesive tape
Colour: silver
Adhesive: acrylate

Film thickness: 0.050 mm
Total thickness: 0.080 mm
The thermally conductive AL adhesive tape CMC 90100 can be used to protect against the effects of strong infrared radiation. Due to the highly reflective aluminum surface, most of the heat radiation is reflected and underlying surfaces are not exposed to the heat. Very well adaptable to irregular surfaces.


CMC 90150
Aluminum adhesive tape
Colour: silver
Adhesive: Polysiloxane

Film thickness: 0.050 mm
Total thickness: 0.110 mm
CMC 90150 is coated with an extremely heat-resistant polysiloxane adhesive for even higher temperature resistance. The aluminum adhesive tape can be used as temporary protection, e.g. for the chemical stripping of aircraft hulls. The aluminum film is resistant to chemicals and the adhesive is removable. die-cutted parts made of CMC 90150 can be produced individually.


CMC 91100
Copper adhesive tape
Colour: copper
Adhesive: acrylate

Film thickness: 0.035 mm
Total thickness: 0.065 mm
Many metal surfaces have a proven antibacterial effect. In addition to stainless steel and expensive silver surfaces, copper also has a disinfecting and germ-killing effect thanks to copper ions.