Mask-Off
Mask-Off, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive protective films, papers, and specialty coatings, was founded in 1950 with the commitment to provide quality products and superior service. Over the past 50 years, Mask-Off has gained a strong presence in the aerospace industry with its line of products custom made for the specialized needs of aircraft manufacturing, maintenance and repair. Graco Supply is proud to represent the rich legacy of Mask-Off in the aviation industry.
Mask-Off’s temporary surface protection tapes are engineered for application by machine or by hand. Removal of these tapes is especially easy, and the removal process leaves no residue. Most of Mask-Off’s products can be drilled, routed or countersunk, and are highly resistant to scratching and marring. Thus, the products themselves eliminate the need for costly rework.
Mask-Off can also provide over-spray protection during the painting process. In addition to its high quality products and glowing industry reputation, Mask-Off is highly sensitive to maintaining exceptional product quality and minimal product cost.
Following are some of the products specifically engineered for the aerospace/aviation industry:
Protex – The Protex line of products from Mask-Off are a latex based coating that can be purchased in sheets or ready-made shapes. It is used as a protective covering on airplane windows and any exposed plexiglass, polycarbonate, aluminum, or plastic surfaces of an aircraft. There are many formulas, which will serve a variety of aircraft protection needs.
Some of the top Protex formulas are:
- Protex 40S
- Protex 55
- Protex 50
- Protex 412X
- Protex 10V
- Protex 10VS
- Protex 20S
- Protex 20V
- Protex 20HT
- Protex 40HD-1
- Protex 8216-2
- Protex 8216-L
- Protex 1445
- Protex 223-2
- Protex 223-5
Aerospace Specifications
Mask-Off has received approval by Boeing, Lockheed and other aerospace companies for a wide range of their masking products. View a list of products and the companies and specification numbers associated with them.
Sharpline 200 – Recognized by Boeing as a masking agent, the Sharpline 200 formula from Mask-Off also serves the aviation industry through its use as a masking material for painting and decals. This latex based masking tool prevents paint bleed and, and is easily removable. This is an excellent tool for painting clean logos and designs on aircraft bodies.