SLAA Photographic Tape is a black opaque masking tape designed for light blocking, photographic masking and film processing applications. Its matte, low-reflectivity surface helps prevent unwanted light and reflections, while the flexible crepe paper backing conforms easily to curved and irregular surfaces.
Opaque black backing helps prevent unwanted light transmission.
Low-gloss surface minimizes unwanted reflections and glare.
Hand-tearable backing allows quick and convenient application.
Designed for reliable temporary masking with minimal adhesive residue.
Photographic Tape is a specialized black masking tape designed for applications where light control and low reflectivity are important. It features an opaque black crepe paper backing with a matte surface that helps block unwanted light and reduce reflections.
The tape is suitable for photographic studios, film processing laboratories, darkrooms and other imaging applications. It can be used for masking unwanted areas of negatives, sealing film envelopes and metal film containers, repairing camera bellows, and protecting film holders from light leaks.
Its flexible paper backing provides good conformability around corners, edges and curved surfaces. The tape can also be torn by hand, making it convenient for temporary masking, sealing and repair applications.
Standard masking tapes are primarily designed for painting and general surface protection. Photographic tape is designed for a different purpose: controlling light and reducing reflections in photographic and film-related applications.
The opaque black backing helps prevent unwanted light from passing through the tape, while the matte surface reduces reflections. This makes photographic tape particularly useful for darkrooms, film processing, negative masking and camera equipment.
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Feature |
Photographic Tape |
Standard Masking Tape |
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Light Blocking |
Opaque black backing |
Generally not designed for light blocking |
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Surface Finish |
Matte / low reflectivity |
Usually standard paper finish |
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Main Applications |
Photography, film, darkrooms |
Painting and general masking |
Designed to block unwanted light for photographic masking, film processing and darkroom applications.
The non-glossy black surface helps reduce reflections and glare around cameras, film and photographic equipment.
Provides quick and reliable bonding during temporary masking and light-sealing applications.
The flexible crepe paper backing conforms easily to curved, uneven and irregular surfaces.
Easy to tear by hand for fast application without cutting tools.
Designed for clean and convenient removal after temporary masking applications.
Used to mask unwanted areas and control light during photographic processing and darkroom work.
Suitable for masking unwanted portions of photographic negatives and transparencies during reproduction and contact printing.
Used to seal film envelopes, metal film containers and film holders against unwanted light exposure.
The flexible backing conforms to camera bellows and can be used for temporary repair and light sealing.
Helps cover reflective surfaces, logos, openings and other areas where unwanted glare or light needs to be controlled.
Suitable for temporary masking, sealing and light-control tasks in professional photographic studios and film processing laboratories.
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Property |
Typical Value |
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Backing |
Crepe Paper |
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Adhesive |
Natural Rubber |
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Color |
Black (Matte) |
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Total Thickness |
0.16 mm ± 0.02 mm |
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Adhesion to Steel |
3.0 N/25mm ± 1.0 |
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Tensile Strength |
50 N/25mm ± 10 |
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Elongation |
10% ± 5% |
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Temperature Resistance |
80°C (Short Term) |
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Application Temperature |
10°C ~ 40°C |
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Storage Temperature |
10°C ~ 50°C |
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Shelf Life |
12 Months |
Photographic Tape can be supplied in standard finished rolls or customized to meet specific application and packaging requirements. Custom roll widths, lengths and packaging options are available for qualified orders.
A: Photographic tape is used for light blocking, darkroom masking, negative masking, film processing, camera bellows repair, and sealing film holders or containers against unwanted light.
A: Photographic tape is specifically designed for light-control applications. Its opaque black backing helps block unwanted light, while its matte surface reduces reflections. Regular masking tape is primarily designed for painting, surface protection and general masking.
A: Yes. The opaque black backing and low-reflectivity matte surface make it suitable for darkroom masking and light-sealing applications.
A: Yes. Its flexible crepe paper backing can conform to curved surfaces, making it suitable for temporary camera bellows repair and light sealing.
A: Yes. The crepe paper backing is designed for easy hand tearing, allowing quick application without cutting tools.
A: The tape is designed for temporary masking and convenient removal with minimal adhesive residue under appropriate application and storage conditions.
A: SLAA Photographic Tape No. 5966 is supplied in black with a matte surface to help minimize unwanted light and reflections.
