masking tape

[Gabe]

Howdy teammates
what kind of tape ya`ll use for aluminum static frames
the one i use. leaves the gummy part of the tape stuck to the frame
making me work twice in the reclaiming room 
i call my supplier to send a more friendly tape
instead send me some other tape with the same problem
any thoughts
Thanks

[Socalfmf]

we use PMI split tape 3 inch...perfect...

Sam

[Denis Kolar]

I just stumble on a buch of tape in a local store Marc's (Do not know if they are in your area).
$.99 / roll got a bunch of them. No residue left on aluminum frames. It is 55 yard rolls and thick rubber tape.

[Frog]

You want a tape with a rubber based (not the more common acrylic) adhesive. In fact, I have to order more as well. I got mine from Uline, and will check what I got last time, unless someone else jumps in and helps us both out in the meantime.

[Frog]

I think it may have been this one (but I still need to find my old order)

http://www.uline.com/BL_3065/Natural-Rubber-Adhesive-Tape-PVC

[Zelko-4-EVA]

we also use a tape by Uline:

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-6536/Natural-Rubber-Carton-Sealing-Tape/3-x-110-yds-25-Mil-Clear-Natural-Rubber-Tape

[blue moon]

I had samples sent in by the shipping supply company and we settled on a slightly thicker tape in a 110 yard spool. I think the price ended up being about the same as the 50 yard roll from Uline. Very happy with it! I should also mention, we only tape two sides and the screen goes into the dip tank with the tape on it. This way it comes of cleanly.

pierre

[Gilligan]

I had samples sent in by the shipping supply company and we settled on a slightly thicker tape in a 110 yard spool. I think the price ended up being about the same as the 50 yard roll from Uline. Very happy with it! I should also mention, we only tape two sides and the screen goes into the dip tank with the tape on it. This way it comes of cleanly.

pierre

You forgot to mention the make and model of that tape.

[tonypep]

Uline will know.....comes in a couple of different mil thicknesses. I saved $5. per roll vs PMI and we use a lot so it's pretty significant.

[head north]

PMI split tape as well

[T Shirt1]

Central Tape 500 is rubber based.

[IntegrityShirts]

Been using TandJ Printing Supply's tape for a few years now.  Buy it by the case to get below $5/roll in 3".

http://www.tandjprintingsupply.com/supplies/tapes/screen-tape/3-white-natural-rubber-screen-tape.html

[jsheridan]

Uline will know.....comes in a couple of different mil thicknesses. I saved $5. per roll vs PMI and we use a lot so it's pretty significant.

Same here..
Was a long time PMI user until the cost just got to high for a large volume shop. It's about .45 to .60 per screen to use the PMI and the tape just ends up in the trash. It's great tape and saves a ton of time in both application and removal but it simply costs to much. If they costed it around 4.50 a roll they'd corner the market on tape.

That same roll of 3" white tape from our local tape manufacturer (BRON tapes in San Diego) in a 110 yard roll comes out to .25 per screen and goes on and off the same as the PMI for a lot less $$.

[blue moon]

OK, for those asking . .

Under $3 for a 110 yard roll.

www.ship-paq.com 800 548-7447x222 (Marie' Lawson)

item number SP-8C
2" wide (get a wider coater so you don't need the 3" tape, it's a waste of time and money. Go ask Homer!)

it is significantly thicker than the cheapest stuff out there. It feels almost twice as thick as the cheap stuff.

It is not clear, but has the same tint as other rubber based stuff I have tried so my guess is it is rubber.

Email Marie' insidesales@ship-paq.com or give her a call and ask for a sample.

Make sure you mention my name so I score some brownie points!!!

pierre

[Zelko-4-EVA]

uline sent us a box of a 2" tape by mistake - i tried to get the screen guys to use it, but they pissed and moaned until i got the 3" tape back in stock.   we ended up using the 2" to tape up registration marks at the press.