This section provides an overview for masking films as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 20 masking film manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked masking film companies as of November, 2024: 1.SAIT ABRASIVI S.p.A., 2.Trimaco, Inc, 3.Norton Abrasives.
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Masking film is a protective material employed during activities like painting or sanding to shield certain areas from unintended application. Notably resistant to heat and chemicals, masking film facilitates accurate and effective masking efforts. Its composition typically includes a substrate, an adhesive that securely bonds to surfaces without peeling during the task, and a release liner.
This film's applicability spans a broad spectrum of industries, including automotive, electronics, construction, DIY projects, and medical equipment manufacturing. Distinguished by its strong adhesion yet easy removal, the masking film enables precise area protection. Some varieties of the film also boast additional features such as heat and chemical resistance, enhancing their utility. Furthermore, its flexibility and, in some cases, reusability post-removal, augment its practicality across various tasks and projects.
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Norton Abrasives, established in 1885 and headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer of abrasive products. Their products encompass grinding wheels for material removal, coated abrasives for finishing, superabrasives like diamond and CBN for cutting the hardest materials, and bonded abrasives for grinding and polishing surfaces. Additionally, Norton offers aerospace-specific abrasives for machining and finishing aerospace components, as well as a portfolio of grinding, cutting, blending, finishing, and polishing solutions for all markets.
Trimaco, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of protective construction products located in Morrisville, North Carolina, and was founded in 1903. The company specializes in protective films and wears, heavy duty surface protection, paint strainers, dust containment systems, and others. It provides a wide selection of surface, personal, and jobsite protection products, serving several industries, such as the paint and coatings, flooring, construction, and marine Industries. The company provides a catalog, sales sheets and videos for detailed information on its products and services.
Elastic Cord and Webbing, established in 1999 and based in East Dundee, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of flat elastic, round elastic, and non-elastic cord, webbings, and tapes. The company specializes in flat elastic webbing materials, binding tapes, and elastic cording and also supplies various non-elastic products, including braided, woven, knitted, and twisted materials. It also offers a comprehensive range of hook and loop fasteners, available in sew-on and pressure-sensitive variants. With over two decades of experience, the company provides narrow fabrics to meet the unique needs of a huge customer base across multiple industries.
KIVO HQ, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Volendam, Netherlands, is a manufacturer of HDPE and LDPE plastic films. The company specializes in the production of mono- and coextruded flexible plastics primarily based on LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) and HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene). It holds ISO 9001 and BRC (British Retail Consortium) certifications for products such as laminate films, bag inerter tubes, refuse bags, and more. Its flexible plastics offer benefits such as robust barrier properties, durability, and adaptability. It finds applications in food packaging, agriculture, construction, and healthcare as a sustainable solution to reduce carbon footprints.
Q1 Premium Masking Solutions was established in 2016 as a manufacturer of masking tapes and accessories and is headquartered in Italy. The company designs masking products which include tapes, films, paper, and accessories like sanding sponges, anti static guns, overalls, etc. to serve the automotive refinishing market. For the painting and renovation sectors products such as painter's tape, pre-folded masking film, pre-taped washi film, carpet protection film, and pre-taped masking paper have numerous uses.
Sait Abrasivi S.p.A. is a manufacturer of abrasives for building materials established in 1953 and based in Collegno, Turin, Italy. The company's products include its Powermax-TM ZZ series wide belts and rolls for working with metals, as well as discs and sheets for working with wood. It also offers safety products for machines and personnel to ensure safety in use of its portfolio products. The company is ISO 9001-certified, and mainly serves clients in the construction, metalworking, and woodworking industries.
Mirka Ltd, founded in 1943 and headquartered in Finland, is a manufacturer of surface finishing technology and precision sanding solutions. The company provides a range of products, including universal robot kits, hand sanding tools, and robotic sanders and polishers. These products find applications in automotive paint removal, solid surface sanding finishing and polishing, and paint rectification on marine clear and topcoat surfaces. All power tools come with a standard two-year warranty, and an additional one-year warranty is offered free of charge if the tool is registered within 30 days of purchase.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | SAIT ABRASIVI S.p.A. |
15.8%
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2 | Trimaco, Inc |
15.8%
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3 | Norton Abrasives |
15.8%
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4 | KIVO Flexible Plastics |
10.5%
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5 | HEXIS S.A.S. |
5.3%
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6 | PATKAR EXTRUSIONTECH LTD. |
5.3%
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7 | Fujian Youyi Adhesive Tape Group Co., Ltd. |
5.3%
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8 | Qingdao Aosheng Plastic CO., Ltd. |
5.3%
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9 | Sai Corporation |
5.3%
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10 | Elastic Cord & Webbing, Inc. |
5.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the masking film page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 60.0% |
Netherlands | 1 | 20.0% |
India | 1 | 20.0% |