High temp masking tape for laser vector cut?

[Balsanu Gabi]

Hi to all,

I need to find a masking tape like the one we use to mask acrylic for painting or engrave protecting. The trick is that masking tape has to be:
- hi temperature resist (180C or more);
- safe to laser cut (vector cut).
The aplication is powder coating with multiple colors. I know the powder coating operators use Oracal, but I think that is PVC (NO NO for laser).
Can somebody point me to the right vendor (UK preferably)?

Thank you in advance
Gabi

[Robert Walters]

Kapton tape, good for about 400c.

No idea on adhesive or laser capabilities.

[Dan Hintz]

You're going to have a tough time getting something really useful from Kapton with a CO2 laser (at least at the typical 10.6um wavelengths most of us use). You'll be better off finder another material.

[Mike Null]

Use polyester..http://www.kolonindustries.com/Eng/P...oduct03_01.asp

[Balsanu Gabi]

Thank you all for sugestions. I bought some Kapton tape and I will see where is going. I'll report what will find