Photographic Tape

• Tape Description

  This Photographic Tape delivers dependable light sealing for photo reproduction tasks, negative masking, camera bellows repair, and edge sealing for film holders and containers. The deep matte black surface minimizes reflections while the crepe paper carrier wraps smoothly around edges and curves for precise masking.

  It tears easily by hand and removes cleanly without adhesive residue - making it suitable for professional photography labs, darkroom workflows, and optical equipment maintenance.

  As a light blocking tape, matte finish surface insures the light free masking required for high quality photo reproduction. High quick stick and adhesion. Easy tear by hand, remove no residue.

• Tape Features

  • Highly Conformable: Easily wraps around corners and irregular surfaces.
  • Opaque Black Backing: 100% light-blocking for professional photographic applications.
  • Low Gloss & Low Reflectivity: Ideal for eliminating glare and reflections.
  • High Initial Adhesion: Quick stick performance for fast application.
  • Hand Tearable: Easy and efficient to use in labs or studios.
  • Clean Removal: Leaves minimal to no adhesive residue.

• Tape Applications

  Photographic tape is versatile and reliable for use in photo studios, film processing labs, home darkrooms, and general equipment maintenance.

  • Darkroom Masking: Recommended for quality photographic reproduction work, cropping, and edging negatives for contact printing.
  • Light Sealing: Essential for sealing film envelopes, metal film containers, and securing camera bellows and film holders against light leaks.
  • Equipment Control: Used by photographers to cover reflective camera logos or surfaces to eliminate glare and reflections during professional shoots.
  • Patching: Ideal for masking unwanted portions of transparencies and patching small holes or tears in darkroom equipment.

• Technical Data Sheet

  Adhesive Type: Water-based acrylic adhesive.

  Backing / Carrier:Special textured black paper 

  Total Thickness: 154 µm

  Tensile strength: 104 N/cm

  Adhesion to steel plate: 4N/cm

   

FAQ

Q1: Why can't I use regular painter's masking tape instead?
A: Regular masking tape is typically translucent and cannot completely block light, which is the primary function of photographic tape. Photographic tape is specifically formulated as an opaque tape to ensure zero light transmission, which is non-negotiable in film processing and darkroom work.

Q2: Is photographic tape easy to remove?
A: Yes. It is designed to be removed with minimal adhesive residual, preventing damage to sensitive equipment and photographic materials.

Q3: What is the benefit of the matte finish?
A: The low-gloss matte finish on black photographic tape ensures that it does not reflect light. This is crucial when sealing darkrooms or using the tape on camera bodies in a bright studio environment to prevent unwanted flares or reflections in the final image.

Q4: Is Photographic Tape completely light-blocking?
A: Yes. Its opaque black layer is designed for full light exclusion.

Q5. Can it be used on camera surfaces?
A: Absolutely. The matte finish reduces reflections and glare, making it ideal for covering logos or sealing joints.