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Searching for superior stainless steel protective film that delivers guaranteed results? TapeManBlue's specialized metal protection film has safeguarded hundreds of stainless steel installations nationwide. Our American-made stainless steel protector film has helped put us on the Inc Magazine’s Inc. list of fastest-growing companies four years in a row. Purchasing managers across the nation trust our protective film for stainless steel in demanding industrial environments.
Engineered Metal Protector Film Designed Specifically for Stainless Steel Surfaces
Our laboratory-tested sheet metal protective film is developed by materials engineers with specialized expertise in self-adhesive stainless steel surface protection. Unlike generic protective films for metal, our metal protector film solutions are scientifically formulated for No. 3 semi-polished and No. 4 brushed/satin stainless steel surfaces—the most commonly specified commercial finishes requiring specialized protection.
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Our protective film for metal creates a critical preventative barrier while ensuring 100% residue-free removal—guaranteed.
Stainless steel protective film adheres securely to surfaces and removes easily. We know you will need to remove the film after using it, and we want that to be as easy as possible. You don't need any special equipment to remove the tape — pull it off, and it will peel up quickly. You can use a razor blade to loosen a corner of the film to start, then pull off the rest.
When you follow the directions for using our metal protection film, it leaves behind a clean surface. You can pull off the film for up to 45 days after application with no residue or damage. The surface where you put the tape will feel as smooth and residue-free as before you affixed the tape. You won't be able to tell that the stainless steel protection film was there.
One of the greatest benefits of using stainless steel protection film is peace of mind. When you need to ship something, you want to know it will stay protected on its journey. You can affix stainless steel protective film to your equipment or merchandise and feel confident it will remain in good shape.
The film's unique form protects against scratches, mess and more. The high degree of durability works with a variety of products. Our tape can also protect surfaces during construction and other situations where you have installed a stainless steel surface, but surrounding movement and objects could cause damage.
Stainless steel can be ordered from Austral Wright Metals with one of three different plastic films applied for temporary surface protection. There are significant differences in the purpose and performance of the plastic films.
The stainless steel protective films are intended to protect the surface of the stainless steel from scratches and scuffing during storage, handling and working prior to and during installation. They should be removed once in service.
The appropriate protective film for most applications is polyethylene (PE), with a rubber adhesive layer. This film is applied by default as to the protected surface when the quality of the film to be used is not specified.
The sheet plastic material is nominally 80 micrometres thick. It is white and may have two blue stripes printed at intervals across the width. The stripes have no significance.
The adhesive may be clear or black. Clear adhesive looks white on the film.
To prevent adhesive transfer, film with clear adhesive should not be exposed to the sun for more than a few hours to avoid breakdown of the adhesive, which will leave a residue on the surface of the stainless when the film is stripped off. Film with a black adhesive should be stable in the sun for a few months as they absorb heat.
The protected surface may be plasma or laser cut with the film in place, as it does not produce toxic or corrosive products when burnt. When laser cutting, for best results cut from the side which does not have the plastic applied, or use oxygen to assist and cut from the protected side.
This film is appropriate for deep drawing application, particularly multi-stage deep drawing. It is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film, with a rubber adhesive layer.
The film is nominally 70 micrometres thick, and is light blue in colour.
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The film should be used at a temperature between 15°C and 40°C.
The film should not be exposed to the sun for more than a few hours to avoid breakdown of the adhesive, which can cause adhesive transfer, which may interfere with deep drawing or leave a residue on the surface of the stainless when the film is stripped off.
The steel should not be plasma or laser cut with the film in place, as the film will produce fumes containing hydrochloric acid which are toxic and corrosive.
The film should be removed from the steel after pressing, at a temperature between 15°C and 40°C.
This stainless steel protection film is appropriate for heavy roll forming and other applications requiring heavy surface protection. It is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film, with an acrylic adhesive layer, and a very high level of adhesion.
The film is nominally 120 micrometres thick, and black in colour.
The film should be used at a temperature between 15°C and 40°C.
The film is weather resistant, and can be exposed to the sun for several months while offering reliable protection.
The steel should not be plasma or laser cut with the film in place, as the film will produce fumes containing hydrochloric acid which are toxic and corrosive.
Austral Wright Metals are able to supply sheet coated with a polyethylene film specially formulated to work well in the demanding process of laser cutting. Special films are required for both CO2 and fibre optic laser cutting technologies. Appropriate laser absorption and resistance to cutting gas pressures have always been the main prerequisites needed for these films. Contact Austral Wright Metals for what is needed for your specific application.
Other suppliers may use white PVC films for general surface protection. This is less likely than hitherto as PVC films are significantly more expensive than PE films.
On occasions, the stainless steel protection film is left in place for too long. It may become very hard to strip, and may also leave a gummy or friable residue of degraded adhesive on the steel surface require extensive cleaning time on the protected surface side.
The residue is unsightly, makes achieving smooth surfaces difficult, and may also impair corrosion resistance by retaining atmospheric corrodents which settle on the steel surface.
Even if the stainless steel protection film is stripped promptly, there may be small amounts of this residue left, although they may not be visible. It is prudent to clean the surface after stripping the film.
The adhesive residue can be cleaned from the surface of the steel with a solvent such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), eucalyptus oil or a similar solvent.
The surface should be swabbed with the solvent on a clean, soft, grit free cloth, left to soak in, then the solvent wiped off (and use elbow grease). The intent is to dissolve the adhesive into the solvent, then wipe off the solution. Hence the solvent chosen should not evaporate too rapidly. Consideration should also be given to the flashpoint and toxicity of the solvent.
Care should be taken to avoid marking the stainless – check a small area after the solvent has dried, as fine scratches may not be visible while the surface is wet.
Highly adherent films which have baked onto the steel may require an extended soaking period with the solvent, preferably after pulling away strips of film to allow access of the solvent to the adhesive.
The solvent may leave tide marks, which can usually be removed with an alkaline detergent and hot water, well rinsed. Allow the steel surface to dry naturally, blot dry with a clean rag, or blow dry with clean air.