Tearable Paper-Based Adhesives
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Technical Overview
Tearable paper-based adhesives primarily utilize a crepe or flat paper carrier, typically backed with a synthetic rubber or specialized solvent-based adhesive. The key feature is the controlled break strength of the paper backing, which allows the user to tear the tape manually without the aid of tools, facilitating rapid application and removal.
This category includes masking tapes (using crepe paper) and specific Kraft paper packaging tapes. Technical parameters focus on the adhesive's clean removal properties (cohesive failure vs. adhesive failure), tensile strength (low, due to the paper carrier), and conformity (high for crepe paper). Crepe papers offer better flexibility and are often saturated for moisture resistance, while flat Kraft paper offers better stiffness for automated dispensing.
Why Choose Us
Differentiating Attributes
- Tool-Free Application: The ability to tear cleanly by hand significantly enhances application speed and efficiency on the production line or construction site.
- Clean, Residue-Free Removal: The cohesive strength of the adhesive is carefully balanced to ensure it adheres strongly yet removes cleanly without leaving tacky residue or tearing the underlying surface.
- Surface Writeability and Printability: The porous paper backing readily accepts pen, marker, or print, making it highly functional for temporary identification and labeling tasks.
- High Conformability (Crepe Paper): Crepe texture allows the tape to easily negotiate curves, corners, and irregular surfaces without lifting or tunneling, critical for precise masking operations.
- Controlled Adhesion: Available in varying tack levels (low, medium, high) to match the surface sensitivity and required holding power, from delicate surfaces to rough materials.
- Environmentally Preferable: Paper carriers are generally viewed as a more environmentally sound option compared to plastic films in certain packaging and temporary applications.
Core Features
Applications
- General Purpose Masking: Protecting surfaces from paint or coatings in automotive, construction, and industrial finishing.
- Light-to-Medium Duty Packaging: Sealing light cartons, inner box packaging, and bundling paper products (often using reinforced Kraft paper tapes).
- Temporary Holding and Bundling: Securing items during transport, particularly in environments where tools are prohibited or inconvenient.
- Craft and Sign Making: Used for alignment, stencil creation, and temporary mounting due to the clean removal property.
- Labeling and Marking: Easily written on, making them useful for temporary identification or labeling in logistics and storage.
Technical Specifications
Introduction
Tearable paper-based adhesives are essential utility tapes, valued for their ease of use, manual tearability, and residue-free removal. They serve critical functions in painting, light packaging, and general industrial holding applications.
Company Profile
Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Product Co., Ltd., since 2005, has been a reliable source for various tape solutions, including high-quality paper-based products. Our focus on coating and converting ensures that our tearable tapes offer consistent adhesion and clean release, meeting the productivity needs of construction and manufacturing sectors.
We provide cost-effective and reliable adhesive systems, maintaining certified quality through ISO 9001 and strict material sourcing controls.
Usage Guide
| Property | Test Standard | Typical Value Range |
| Carrier Material | Internal Test Method | Crepe Paper, Flat Kraft Paper |
| Adhesion to Steel | ASTM D3330 | 2.0 N/25mm – 4.5 N/25mm |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D3759 | 25 N/25mm – 40 N/25mm |
| Hand Tearability | Internal Test Method | Excellent (Clean break) |
| Temperature Resistance | Internal Thermal Test | Up to 120°C (Specialized masking) |
| UV Resistance | ASTM G154 | Limited (Short-term outdoor use only) |
About
Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Product Co., Ltd.
Our company was registered and established in Wuxi, Jiangsu in 2005, Wuxi Shixin Adhesive Tape Products Co., Ltd., mainly engaged in various adhesive tape products; We are Wholesale Tearable Paper-Based Adhesives Suppliers andChina ODM Tearable Paper-Based Adhesives Factory and Producer, after nearly 20 years of persistence and struggle, the company has grown vigorously and gradually expanded in scale. In 2018, we invested in a new factory in Suqian, Jiangsu, and established Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Products Co., Ltd.; At present, our company has become a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production and sales. The company has always firmly believed in the belief that "quality and reputation are the foundation of survival", continuously cultivating technical personnel, strengthening the development of new products, improving sales support, and striving to provide customers with better products and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is the maximum duration I can leave masking tape on a surface without residue?
- A: This depends on the grade. Standard paper tapes may leave residue after 24-48 hours. High-performance, UV-resistant tapes can sometimes be left for 7 to 14 days, but removal within the manufacturer's specified time frame is always recommended.
- Q: Why does the paper sometimes tear poorly during removal?
- A: Poor tear resistance is usually due to prolonged exposure to sunlight (UV damage) or extremely high heat, which makes the paper brittle. Using a quality paper with good saturation and timely removal is key.
- Q: Can paper tapes be used for permanent packaging?
- A: While many paper tapes (especially reinforced Kraft) can be used for sealing, they generally lack the long-term shear strength and weather resistance of high-performance film or filament tapes. They are better suited for medium-duty or internal packaging.
- Q: Does the paper carrier resist bleed-through from paint?
- A: High-quality masking tapes use a specially treated paper and adhesive to prevent paint "bleed-through." Crepe paper with a specific saturation level is chosen to maximize resistance against liquid paint penetration.
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