Throughout many industries, surface protection films and tapes are used to temporarily protect delicate, critical, and cosmetic surfaces from scratching, marring, abrasion, and contamination throughout manufacturing, assembly, distribution, and warehousing processes.
Marian converts low-tack tapes, masking tapes, and other surface protection films and materials. We can add zoned adhesive, pull-tabs, and split liners to meet the needs of your specific application. We work with a variety of materials for surface protection like tesa® films and tapes, 3M Protective Tapes, 3M Masking Tapes, and more.
Common Applications
- Infotainment screen protection
- Medical device screen protection
- Handheld electronic screen protection
- Automotive exterior protection
- Paint masking
Paint Masking Solutions
Check out our die-cut paint masking solutions. In most paint shops, masking is achieved by applying single strips of tape until the specified area is masked. Die-cut masking components drastically improve this process.
Tabs
Kiss-cut
Intricate features, tight tolerance
Precise spacing for automated dispensing
Benefits
- Accuracy of use
- Reduces labor cost
- Improved assembly time
- Better material yield
- Ease of protecting complex surfaces
- Robotic application of parts to surface for high volume throughout and consistency
Surface Protection Tape and Film Materials
Commonly Converted Surface Protection Tapes
- tesa® 7133
- tesa® 4848PV1
- tesa® 4289
- 3M™ 7070UV
- 3M™ PUL2006
- Pregis Polymask™
Commonly Converted Paint Masking Tapes
- 3M™ 501+
- 3M™ 401+
- 3M™ 301+
- 3M™ 201+
- 3M™ 101+
Success Stories
Die-cut Protective Film with Raised Pull-tab for HUD Module
Marian provides a die-cut surface protection film tape with a raised pull-tab for ease of removal. The protective tape will protect the sensitive glass surface of the head-up display module (HUD). Read more…
Surface Protection Solution for Security System Control Module
Marian’s material experts suggest a low-tack protective adhesive versus a cling film to protect the plastic housing of this security system control module. Read more…
Paint Masking Strips vs. Die Cut
Download this solution case study to read about a company who implemented a die-cut masking components into their process. Results achieved: 3x faster application, safer process that was easier to train, maximized productivity, and required 75% less rework. Read more…