Following its recent acquisition of Knifeless Tech Systems, 3M is launching a range of 3M Knifeless Tapes that incorporate patented technology which uses a filament embedded in the centre of the tape for cutting adhesive films. The film is placed over the knifeless tape and cutting is achieved by pulling the filament up through the film. The tapes are both flexible and blade-free allowing installers to quickly and confidently cut graphic film, along the contours of the surface, with precision and without risk of damaging the film surface.
“The addition of 3M Knifeless Tapes to the range of innovative graphic films and installation tools we offer underlines our commitment to supporting 3M customers and making their installations as simple, quick and worry-free as possible,” explains Christian Stoehr, Portfolio Manager West Europe, 3M Commercial Solutions Division.
A comprehensive range of Knifeless Tapes is now available from 3M, covering a broad spectrum of applications. These include:
CLASSIC Series
The 3M Finish Line Knifeless Tape is the original and most popular. It easily follows the contours and curves of any vehicle and is ideal for new knifeless installers. 3M Bridge Line Knifeless Tape creates evenly cut graphics bridging from one panel to the next for a professional finish. It is used to create uniform cuts in wide gaps between doors, bumpers and rubber mouldings. The third in the CLASSIC Series is the 3M Perf Line Knifeless Tape that allows installers to cut a uniform margin between window graphics and rubber moulding, before applying edge-sealing tape.
DESIGN Series
The 3M Design Line Knifeless Tape is engineered to create highly contoured designs with sharp, clean edges, and is ideal for creating stripes and accents. 3M Tri-Line Knifeless Tape is a unique triple-lined tape that ensures an accurate, consistent stripe width from one end of the car to the other and is ideal for pinstripes, gaps and butt seams.
PREMIUM Series
3M Precision Line Knifeless Tape is engineered to give even the most challenging film installations a sharp, clean edge with its ultra-fine, ultra-sharp filament that cuts reflective, metallic, chrome, dry-erase and 3M DI-NOC films. The 3M PPF Line Knifeless Tape is a two-tape system designed for wet applications. This makes installing pliable paint protection films quick and easy, for achieving crisp, clean and symmetrical cuts without a plotter.
All 3M Knifeless Tapes are supplied in re-sealable, single roll pouches for easy storage and to prevent tape damage from dust and dirt. The distinctive packaging allows easy identification of product name to avoid unnecessary confusion. Each tape is supplied in standard 50m rolls and, in addition, Finish Line Tapes are also offered in 10m trial rolls.
Training is vital to the success of any film installation, and that applies to the new 3M Knifeless Tapes, which have now been added to the 3M Endorsed Training Programme.
