Introducing the 3M™ 361, this is a premium Glass Cloth tape that offers protection to surfaces and materials from high temperatures. Constructed from a woven fibreglass backing incorporates a silicone adhesive, which is great for applications requiring high-temperature applications.

The 361 from 3M™ is a strong and durable tape that is designed to perform at high temperatures. A wide temperature range from -65°C to 232°C makes it suitable for high-temperature applications. On top of that, it can withstand intermittent temperatures of up to 288°C or higher. This is dependant on the type and duration of the heat source.

• Protect surfaces and materials from intermittent temperatures up to 288 °C
• Use in aerospace, automotive, military, roofing, specialty vehicles and shipbuilding
• Splice fabrics, sealing panels and use for heavy-duty masking, bundling, holding and harness wrapping
• Can be certified to meet F.A.R. 25.853, flame resistant specification
• Used for permanent sealing of high-temperature ducts or chambers

Cloth-backed tape, often referred to as duct tape or gaffa tape, is highly versatile, with uses in sealing walls in the construction industry, for basic rigging tasks, or for bookbinding and sewing. This type of tape is also sometimes used as masking tapes, and is common around the home, workshop, construction sites or in the garden. This temperature resistant cloth-backed tape is primarily used in the aerospace, automotive, military, roofing, specialty vehicle and shipbuilding industries for fabric splicing, seaming and sealing panels, heavy-duty masking, bundling, holding and harness wrapping.

These tapes generally have a shelf life of 24 months if stored correctly from the manufacturer's dispatch date.

The very common and versatile duct tape and gaffa tapes are both types of cloth-backed tape, though they are different in their adhesive and type of backing. Gaffer tape, for example, is a fabric material that is heat resistant and non-reflective with an adhesive that does not leave marks when removed from the surface, and so is suited to temporary applications. As such, it is ideal for theatre and studio applications where subtly, versatility and reliability are needed. Duct tape is a broad term that includes many different steps of material and adhesive, but are typically characterized by a polyethylene film and a rubber-based adhesive. It's strength, cohesion and ability to tear easily means it is suitable for a number of applications where permanence is required.

There are many backing materials available on cloth tapes:

• Fabric/cloth such as cotton is used to improve the tensile strength, heat resistance and electrical resistance. Woven fibres are stronger than non-woven.
• Glass/Fiberglass are reinforced with glass or fibreglass particles. This enhances the heat resistance.
• Plastic/Polymer is protected by a liner in the form of a tape, film or laminate.
• PET/Polyester have a high resistance to solvents and age well.

3M are a trusted name in tapes and adhesives. With a huge range of versatile and specialist tapes, 3M support dozens of industries and applications, from heavy-duty construction to DIY around the home. Whatever your needs, 3M supplies an adhesive tape that won't let you down.

Are your surfaces too hot for standard sticky tape? Grab a roll of this temperature-resistant cloth tape from 3M. Its glass-cloth construction is designed to withstand short blasts of heat up to +232°C, making it handy for shielding wire harnesses, sealing ducts and masking off areas. It's designed to come off cleanly, leaving you with a flawless finish in paint-spraying processes. The pressure-sensitive silicone adhesive has an adhesion strength of 4.2N/cm to help you quickly build panels and splice fabrics together.

• Glass-cloth backing is durable and resistant to abrasion
• Tensile strength of 256N/cm means you can trust it to get a reliable grip
• 55m length means you won't come unstuck halfway through a job

• Aerospace and defence technology
• Automotive industry
• Construction sites
• HVAC systems

Yes. This cloth tape has F.A.R. 25.853 certification for flame retardance, making it suitable for aviation interiors.

3M are a trusted name in tapes and adhesives. Whether for industrial or even domestic applications, 3M has a tape to suit your needs. From automotive masking to office supplies, 3M tapes are relied on by millions to get the job done. RS supplies a wide range of quality 3M tapes to suit the needs of the most discerning customer.