Selecting the Right Premask for the Job

As the leading manufacturer of pre-masks, application tapes, and surface protection masks, RTape by Nekoosa has developed several products for the sign, screen print, and wide format digital print markets. 

To select the right tape for your application, read the product descriptions and application characteristics below. You can also refer to the physical properties chart and product selection chart at the bottom of the page. 

4760 – Premask for UV Inks and Clear Coats

• Heavyweight, premium paper premask with a medium tack adhesive and increased coat weight.
• Compatible with UV inks.
• Ideal for halftones and 4C Process printing.
• Factory Cut Roll Sizes: 24”, 48”, 54”

4760RLA® - Premask/Prespacing Tape for Printed or Unprinted Graphics

• Heavyweight, premium paper premask with a medium tack adhesive and increased coat weight.
• Conform® Release Liner Adhesion prevents tunneling and edge curl. Lays flat on silicone release liner.
• Compatible with UV and solvent-based screen print inks and clear coats.
• Factory Cut Roll Sizes: 24”, 54”, 60”
  

4761RLA® - Prespacing/Premask Tape for Air Egress Vinyls

• Heavyweight, premium paper, pre-spacing tape with high tack adhesive and increased coat weight.
• Conform® Release Liner Adhesion prevents tunneling and edge curl. Lays flat on silicone release liner.
• Designed for use with die cut and plotter cut graphics.
• Adheres to embossed liners of air egress films.
• Factory Cut Roll Sizes: 24”, 36”, 48”, 54”

4775RLA® - Prespacing/Premask Tape for Small & Medium Die Cut Graphics

• Heavyweight, premium paper tape with a high tack adhesive..
• Compatible with most vinyl films and graphics with overlaminates.
• Conform® Release Liner Adhesion prevents tunneling and edge curl.
• Factory Cut Roll Sizes: 12”, 16”, 24”, 30”, 48”

 Physical Properties

If you have any questions or need assistance in selecting a premask or prespacing tape, you can reach out to a Nekoosa Business Development Manager or any of our Customer Service Representatives. Additionally, you can learn more about Nekoosa's RTape premask and prespacing tapes on our website.