PrimeTac 801 2″ x 60yd Masking Tape

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PrimeTac 801 is a general-purpose crepe masking tape — 2″ wide × 60 yards — with a rubber adhesive that grips paper, painted surfaces, metal, glass, and wood. It’s the everyday workhorse roll for a screen-print shop: masking off work surfaces, bundling, palletizing, labeling, splicing, and holding. Conformable crepe backing, hand-tearable, and economical enough to keep a case on the shelf.

2″ × 60 Yards

The versatile mid-width roll — wide enough to cover, narrow enough to handle.

Crepe Paper Backing

Conformable crepe paper tears cleanly by hand — no scissors, no dispenser needed.

Rubber Adhesive

Sticks to paper, painted surfaces, metal, glass, and wood with strong holding power.

Single Roll or Case

Buy one roll or save with a full case of 24 for high-use shops.

Screen printers: the 801 is a general-purpose masking tape — perfect for shop-table and bench masking, bundling, and labeling. For sealing mesh, covering pinholes, and frame-channel masking, reach for a residue-free screen tape like PMI 321, PMI 451 Split, or PMI #560 (linked in the description).

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Description

PrimeTac 801 General Purpose Masking Tape — 2″ × 60 Yards

Every shop needs a reliable, economical masking tape that just works — and the PrimeTac 801 is exactly that. It’s a general-purpose crepe masking tape built for the dozens of everyday jobs that come up around a print shop: masking work surfaces, bundling rolls and parts, palletizing, labeling boxes, splicing, and holding things in place temporarily. The conformable crepe paper backing tears cleanly by hand and follows curves and edges, while the rubber adhesive grips a wide range of surfaces.

2″ wide × 60 yards · crepe paper backing · rubber adhesive · ~5.6 mil total thickness · sticks to paper, painted surfaces, metal, glass & wood · available as a single roll or a full case of 24.

Conformable Crepe Backing

The crepe paper backing flexes around corners and irregular surfaces, and snap-tears cleanly by hand — no scissors or dispenser required. That makes it fast to work with for quick masking and bundling jobs.

Strong, Versatile Adhesive

The rubber adhesive provides strong holding power on a variety of surfaces — paper, painted surfaces, metal, glass, and wood — so one roll handles most of the masking, holding, and bundling tasks around the shop.

2″ Mid-Width

The 2″ width is the sweet spot for general masking — wide enough to cover edges and seams in one pass, narrow enough to handle and tear easily. The 60-yard roll lasts through plenty of jobs.

Economical by the Case

A cost-effective, all-around tape. Buy a single roll for occasional use, or a full case of 24 to keep your shop stocked — high-use shops save per roll buying by the case.

What Screen Printers Use the 801 For

The 801 is the shop’s general-purpose roll. Common screen-shop uses include:

Masking work surfaces — protect benches, tables, and exposure-unit glass during messy jobs.
Bundling & palletizing — bundle blank rolls, mask off pallet edges, group finished goods.
Labeling & marking — write-on crepe surface is perfect for labeling ink containers, screens in storage, and boxes.
Splicing & holding — temporary holds, splices, and quick fixes around the shop.
Light frame-edge masking — usable for taping the outside of frames where residue-free removal isn’t critical.

⚠️ Choose the Right Tape for Mesh & Blockout

The 801’s rubber adhesive is built for holding power, not residue-free release from screen mesh. For sealing open mesh, covering pinholes, frame-channel masking, and any job where you need clean removal from screens, use a dedicated residue-free screen tape (see the PMI options below). Using a general-purpose masking tape on mesh can leave adhesive residue that complicates reclaiming.

Compare All Our Screen Printing Tapes

The 801 is a general-purpose masking tape. If you need a dedicated screen tape for sealing mesh, covering pinholes, or frame-channel masking, use the chart below to compare every screen-printing tape we stock and jump straight to the right one.

Screen Printing Tape Comparison Chart

Every screen-printing tape we stock, side by side. Filter by job type, compare removal, ink compatibility, and sizing, then click any size to go straight to that product. Browse the full Tapes category or visit our Brands directory to explore the manufacturers behind these products.

Tape	Primary Use	Sizes (click to shop)	Removal	Ink Compatibility	Made in USA
PMI 451 Split Tape Frame channel masking with non-stick zone against the well	Frame-channel masking	2″ · 3″ · 4″	One-pull, residue-free	All inks & emulsions	Yes (Noblesville, IN)
PMI 451FA Full Adhesive Tape When you want adhesive across the entire width (no blue zone)	Frame masking (full adhesive)	View	Clean release	All inks & emulsions	Yes
PMI 321 Blockout Tape Sealing open mesh, covering pinholes, print-side blockout	Mesh blockout / pinholes	2″ · 3″	Residue-free from mesh	All ink systems	Yes
PMI Quick Rip Tape Fast snap-tear application — fastest clean hand tear	Fast frame masking / blockout	2″ · 3″	Residue-free off press	Plastisol, water-based, discharge	Yes
PMI Quick Rip 2″ No Blue Line Quick Rip performance without the blue identifier line	Fast frame masking (no blue line)	2″	Residue-free off press	Plastisol, water-based, discharge	Yes
PMI #560 RED Tape Universal use + color-coded workflows (red = visual ID)	Universal screen tape	2″ · 3″ · 4″	Clean release, mesh & frames	All inks & emulsions	Yes
PMI #918 Registration Tape Transparent registration & alignment work	Registration / setup	View	Residue-free	N/A (registration aid)	Yes
Primetac 520 Blockout Tape Budget blockout for emulsion blocking & pinhole prevention	Mesh blockout / pinholes (economy)	2″ · 3″	Clean from mesh	Solvent & plastisol	—
ICC Rubber Tape Durable frame edge protection, chemical resistance	Frame protection / chemical resistant	3″ · 2″	Durable; frame protection	Chemical resistant	—
Premium Masking Tape (2″) General shop masking, bundling, labeling	General shop masking	2″	Clean from hard surfaces	N/A (general masking)	—
Polyken #221 Cloth Tape Heavy-duty repairs, equipment, durable holding	Heavy-duty repair / hold	2″	Heavy-duty (not residue-free)	N/A	—
PMI 380 Dual Tack Paper Replaces spray adhesive for garment hold-down on pallets	Pallet hold-down (double-sided)	15″ · 18″	Removable from pallet	N/A (pallet adhesive)	Yes
PMI PalletGel Adhesive Sheets Reusable, washable pallet adhesive — no spray	Pallet hold-down (gel sheets)	View	Reusable / washable	N/A (pallet adhesive)	Yes
Printers Choice 7160 Pallet Tape Protecting & resurfacing platen/pallet tops	Pallet protection / transfer	16″ · 18″	Protects pallet surface	N/A (pallet protection)	—

Not sure which tape? For sealing mesh & pinholes use a blockout tape (PMI 321, Primetac 520). For frame-channel masking use a split or universal tape (PMI 451, PMI #560 RED, PMI Quick Rip). For garment hold-down on pallets use PMI 380 dual-tack paper or PalletGel. Call (512) 454-0505 and we’ll match the tape to your job.

Shop by Brand

We carry tapes from leading screen-printing brands. View our complete Brands directory for the full list, or jump straight to specific tape lines:

🇺🇸 PMI Tape

Made in Noblesville, IN. The shop standard for residue-free frame & blockout tapes.

451 Split →
321 Blockout →
#560 RED →
Quick Rip →

Primetac

Economy blockout & general-purpose masking for screen shops on a budget.

520 Blockout 2″ →
520 Blockout 3″ →
801 Masking 2″ →

ICC

Durable rubber tapes for frame protection and chemical-resistant applications.

Rubber Tape 2″ →
Rubber Tape 3″ →

Polyken

Heavy-duty cloth tape for repairs, equipment, and durable holding tasks.

#221 Cloth Tape 2″ →

Printers Choice

Pallet protection & transfer tape for screen-printing platens.

7160 16″ Pallet →
7160 18″ Pallet →

Pair Your Tape With…

Tape is one piece of the screen-room workflow. Stock up on what goes with it:

🖼️ Screens, Frames & Mesh

Aluminum, roller, & wood frames + mesh panels — the surface your tape is sealing.

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🧪 Screen Cleaning Chemicals

Emulsion removers, ink degradents, degreasers — what cleans up after the tape comes off.

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💧 Emulsions & Stencil Supplies

Photo-polymer & dual-cure emulsions, capillary films, scoop coaters.

Browse Emulsions →

💨 Spray Adhesives

Pallet adhesives if you prefer aerosol over dual-tack paper or PalletGel.

Browse Aerosols →

🎚️ Squeegees

Polyurethane blades, handles, sharpeners for the press side of the operation.

Browse Squeegees →

⚙️ Screen Printing Equipment

Presses, dryers, exposure units, washout booths.

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How to Get the Best Results

🧼 Prep the Surface

Make sure the surface is clean, dry, and free of dust, oil, or grease before applying. A clean surface gives the best bond and the cleanest removal.

👍 Press Down Firmly

Smooth the tape down along its full length so the adhesive makes complete contact. This prevents lift and gives cleaner masking lines.

⏱️ Remove Reasonably Soon

As a general-purpose tape, remove it within a reasonable time after the job. Long-term application, heat, and UV exposure can make any rubber-adhesive masking tape harder to remove cleanly.

📦 Store Cool & Dry

Store rolls in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight to keep the adhesive performing and prevent the roll from drying out.

Why Order from River City Supply?

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Single Roll or Case

Buy one roll or a full case of 24 — whatever your shop needs.

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Orders before 3:30 PM CT ship same-day from San Antonio.

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Right Tape, Right Job

We stock both general-purpose and dedicated screen tapes — call if unsure.

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Founded 2008 — serving screen printers nationwide.

Technical Specifications

PrimeTac 801 (2″ × 60 yd) — Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Product Name	PrimeTac 801 General Purpose Masking Tape
Manufacturer	Primetac Corp.
Manufacturer Item #	801-260 (2″ × 60 yd)
Width	2 inches
Length	60 yards per roll
Backing	Crepe paper
Adhesive	Rubber adhesive
Total Thickness	~5.6 mil
Tensile Strength	15 lb/in
Adhesion to Steel	25 oz/in
Elongation at Break	20%
Color	Natural
Grade	General purpose
Adheres To	Paper, painted surfaces, metal, glass, wood
Typical Uses	Masking, painting, bundling, packaging, holding, splicing, labeling
Case Pack (2″)	24 rolls per case
Sold As	Single roll or full case of 24
Storage	Cool, dry area away from direct sunlight

Specifications compiled from PrimeTac/Adherex and distributor data for the 801 2″ × 60 yd variant. Minor variation between production lots is normal. Confirm critical specs with us before specifying for a demanding application.

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Documents & Specifications

Need a spec sheet or SDS for the PrimeTac 801? Request the current manufacturer documentation and we’ll send the latest revision for your records.

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PrimeTac 801 — Spec Sheet & SDS

Technical data and safety documentation from the manufacturer

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ℹ️ General-Purpose Tape — Choose the Right Tape for Mesh

The 801 is a general-purpose masking tape. For screen mesh sealing, pinhole coverage, and frame-channel masking that needs residue-free removal, use a dedicated screen tape such as PMI 321, PMI 451 Split, or PMI #560 RED.

Questions about specs or bulk pricing?

Call (512) 454-0505 or email [email protected].

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use PrimeTac 801 to tape my screens?

The 801 is a general-purpose masking tape, not a dedicated screen tape. It’s great for masking work surfaces, bundling, labeling, and light frame-edge work. But for sealing open mesh, covering pinholes, and frame-channel masking, use a residue-free screen tape — its rubber adhesive can leave residue on mesh that complicates reclaiming. For screens, see PMI 321 Blockout, PMI 451 Split, or PMI #560 RED.

What surfaces does it stick to?

The rubber adhesive provides strong holding power on paper, painted surfaces, metal, glass, and wood. For best results, make sure the surface is clean, dry, and free of dust, oil, or grease before application.

Does it tear by hand?

Yes. The crepe paper backing tears cleanly by hand — no scissors or dispenser needed — which makes it fast to work with for quick masking and bundling jobs.

What are the dimensions?

This listing is the 2″ wide × 60 yard roll, with approximately 5.6 mil total thickness. It’s a general-purpose grade with 15 lb/in tensile strength and 25 oz/in adhesion to steel.

Can I buy it by the case?

Yes. The 801 2″ is available as a single roll or a full case of 24 rolls. High-use shops save per roll buying by the case. Select your option at checkout.

How should I store it?

Store rolls in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight. This keeps the adhesive performing well and prevents the roll from drying out over time.

Will it leave residue?

On clean, hard surfaces removed within a reasonable time, the 801 releases cleanly. As with any rubber-adhesive masking tape, long-term application, heat, or UV exposure can make removal harder and increase the chance of residue. For screen mesh specifically, use a dedicated residue-free screen tape.

Not sure which tape you need?

Call (512) 454-0505 or email [email protected] — we’ll point you to the right roll.

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PrimeTac 801 2″ x 60yd Masking Tape

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