PTFE & Silicone Coated Masking Materials
Thermal Spray
Masking Solutions
Taconic manufactures high-performance silicone coated thermal spray masking tapes, coated fabrics, fabricated sleeves and masking compounds engineered to withstand demanding heat, abrasion, and coating environments. Our masking materials are designed to help protect critical surfaces, reduce masking time, improve throughput, and lower overall masking costs.
With a full range of PTFE and silicone coated products, Taconic supports abrasive blasting, shot peening, electric arc spray, combustion flame spray, plasma spray, HVOF, HVAF, and other demanding thermal spray processes.
Product Lineup
Right product.
Right process. Every time.
Taconic offers a broad range of masking products for primary masking, secondary masking, abrasion resistance, flame spray, plasma spray, HVOF masking, and complex geometry protection.
Masking Characteristics & Advantages
Built to protect.
Engineered to perform.
Characteristics
- —High abrasion resistance
- —Great flexibility and conformability
- —Contamination free surface
- —Strong peel adhesion
- —Helps prevent bridging or cracking
Advantages
- —Reduce masking time
- —Reduce tape consumption
- —Reduce overall costs
- —Improve throughput
- —Eliminate rework
Industries Served
Trusted in industries
where precision is everything.
Taconic thermal spray masking products support demanding applications across advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial repair industries.
Product Selection Guide
Match your process
to the right maskant.
General masking product guide by thermal spray process.
| Process | 6605-07 | 6615-07 | 6615-12 | 6625-07 | 6625-09 | 6625-11 | 6525-08 | 6525-08 RD | 6525-16 | 6725-15 | 7102W | 7322W | 7422W | Compounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasive Blasting | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Shot Peening | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Electric Arc Spray | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Combustion Flame Spray | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Air Plasma Spray | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Gaseous Fuel HVOF | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||
| Liquid Fuel HVOF | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||||
| HVAF | ● | ● | ● | |||||||||||
| Suspension Plasma Spray | ● | |||||||||||||
| High Energy Plasma Spray | ● |
This product guide is intended for comparison and selection support. Contact Taconic for product recommendations based on your thermal spray process, masking geometry, temperature exposure, abrasion level, and removal requirements.
Product Values
Available products
and specifications.
Compare available thermal spray masking tapes by total thickness, adhesive thickness, adhesive type, adhesive strength, operating temperature range, and maximum width.
| Product Page | Total Thickness (inches) |
Adhesive Thickness (inches) |
Adhesive Type | Adhesive Strength (oz/inch) |
Operating Temp Min/Max °F |
Max Width (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6605-07-HP | 0.007 | 0.002 | Silicone | 40 | -100/500 | 42 |
| 6615-07 | 0.007 | 0.003 | Silicone | 45 | -100/500 | 38 |
| 6615-12 | 0.012 | 0.007 | Silicone | 45 | -100/500 | 38 |
| 6625-07 | 0.007 | 0.003 | Silicone | 70 | -100/500 | 34 |
| 6625-09 | 0.009 | 0.004 | Silicone | 50 | -100/500 | 34 |
| 6625-11 | 0.011 | 0.004 | Silicone | 50 | -100/500 | 34 |
| 6525-08 | 0.011 | 0.003 | Silicone | 50 | -100/500 | 38 |
| 6525-08-RD | 0.011 | 0.003 | Silicone | 40 | -100/625 | 41 |
| 6525-16 | 0.021 | 0.003 | Silicone | 48 | -100/500 | 38 |
| 6725-15 | 0.015 | 0.006 | Silicone | 50 | -100/500 | 38 |
The data herein are averages based on the authoritative testing of several lot numbers. This information is intended for comparison purposes only.
When stored under the recommended conditions, Taconic tape products have the following nominal shelf life guidelines:
- Silicone PSA - 12 months from DOM
- Acrylic PSA - 24 months from DOM
FAQ
Common questions about
thermal spray masking tapes.
What are thermal spray masking tapes used for?
Thermal spray masking tapes are used to protect selected surfaces during plasma spray, HVOF spray, flame spray, grit blasting, and metal or ceramic coating operations.
What makes a tape suitable for thermal spray masking?
Thermal spray masking tapes must provide abrasion resistance, temperature resistance, adhesion, conformability, and protection from coating buildup or overspray.
Are Taconic thermal spray masking tapes used for HVOF?
Yes. Taconic thermal spray masking tapes are used in HVOF, plasma spray, flame spray, grit blasting, and related coating processes.
Ready to Select a Product?
The right maskant
starts with the right conversation.
Contact Taconic to discuss your thermal spray process, masking requirements, abrasion exposure, part geometry, and performance needs.
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