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High-Temperature Performance
Rated for temperatures up to 400°F, giving finishing operations a masking option designed for elevated-temperature coating and processing environments.
High-Temperature Adhesive Masking
AWD12 Series - Double Wishbone Discs
High-temperature polyester masking discs with EPSI's patented pull-up tab and two-adhesive construction for clean, dependable masking through powder coating, wet spray, e-coating, anodizing, and plating processes.
Up to 400°F High-temperature masking performance for demanding finishing processes.
Patented Pull-Up Tab Designed for easier placement, visibility, and removal.
Clean Removal Removes cleanly after processing while helping keep masked areas protected.
Sizes & Pricing
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Built for Cleaner Masking
Easier to place. Easier to find. Built to keep the masked area clean.
AWD12 Double Wishbone Discs combine high-temperature polyester film, a specialized two-adhesive system, and a redesigned pull-up tab to help operators mask critical circular surfaces efficiently while maintaining a dependable seal through demanding finishing processes.
Patented Pull-Up Tab
The integrated center tab gives operators a defined gripping point for faster placement and removal without searching for the edge of the masking disc.
Improved Seal
The improved tab design and two-adhesive construction help maintain a tighter seal around the masked surface to defend against paint, powder, and processing solutions.
Clean, Predictable Removal
The disc is designed to remove cleanly after use without shrinkage, helping operators expose the protected area and move the part to the next production step.
Double Wishbone Construction
More than a standard adhesive masking disc.
AWD12 uses polyester film coated with two adhesives bonded together to provide a strong defense against coating and process materials. The laminated center tab gives the operator an accessible handling point while the masking surface remains sealed to the part.
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High-Temperature Polyester Film
The polyester film provides the masking surface needed to protect the targeted area through processes reaching temperatures up to 400°F.
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Two-Adhesive System
Two adhesives are bonded together to help create a dependable barrier against powder, paint, and process solutions and reduce the risk of seepage into the protected area.
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Laminated Center Tab
The patented pull-up tab remains easy to locate even after heavy coating buildup, giving operators a practical gripping point for removal after processing.
Finishing Applications
Protect critical circular surfaces across multiple finishing processes.
Double Wishbone Discs are designed for applications where a defined circular area needs to remain free of coating or processing material while giving operators an accessible tab for removal.
One Mask. Multiple Processes.
Designed for more than powder coating.
AWD12 Double Wishbone Discs are typically used for powder coating and wet spray masking, but their construction also makes them applicable to other industrial finishing processes where circular surfaces must remain protected.
- Powder Coating
- Wet Spray
- E-Coating
- Anodizing
- Plating
- General Surface Protection
Masking Inventory & Replenishment
Keep the masking discs production depends on ready to use.
EPSI's Vendor Managed Inventory program can help finishing operations maintain appropriate stock levels for frequently used adhesive masking products while reducing the need for manual replenishment.
- Maintain frequently used disc sizes
- Reduce purchasing administration
- Avoid emergency replenishment orders
- Improve masking inventory visibility
- Support uninterrupted production
- Simplify replenishment planning
Need help choosing the right masking disc?
Disc diameter, surface condition, temperature, coating thickness, chemistry, and required masking tolerance can all affect product selection. EPSI can help evaluate your application and recommend the right masking approach.
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Double Wishbone Disc FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About AWD12 Double Wishbone Discs
Learn how Double Wishbone Discs work, where they are used, and what makes their tab and adhesive construction useful for industrial finishing applications.
What are Double Wishbone Discs used for?
Double Wishbone Discs are adhesive masking products used to protect defined circular areas of a part from paint, powder, and processing solutions. AWD12 discs are commonly used in powder coating and wet spray applications and can also be used for e-coating, anodizing, and plating.
What is the maximum temperature for AWD12 Double Wishbone Discs?
AWD12 Double Wishbone Discs have a maximum temperature rating of 400°F. As with any adhesive masking product, actual performance can also depend on process duration, substrate condition, chemistry, and other application variables.
What does the pull-up tab do?
The patented pull-up tab provides an accessible handling point for positioning and removing the masking disc. Instead of trying to locate and lift the edge of a flat adhesive disc, operators can use the center tab to handle the mask more efficiently.
Can the tab still be found after heavy coating buildup?
Yes. One of the benefits of the Double Wishbone design is an easy-to-find tab that remains accessible even under thick coatings. This can make post-process removal faster and reduce the need to search for the edge of the mask.
How does the two-adhesive system work?
AWD12 uses polyester film coated with two adhesives bonded together. This construction is designed to provide strong defense against paint, powder, and processing solutions while helping maintain a clean masked area with minimal risk of seepage.
Do AWD12 Double Wishbone Discs shrink during processing?
AWD12 Double Wishbone Discs are designed with no shrinkage. Maintaining the masking disc's intended dimensions helps keep the targeted surface protected throughout the finishing process.
Do Double Wishbone Discs remove cleanly?
Yes. AWD12 discs are designed for clean removal after use. The pull-up tab also gives the operator a convenient point to grip when removing the mask after the finishing process is complete.
Can AWD12 discs be used for wet spray?
Yes. Powder coating and wet spray are typical applications for AWD12 Double Wishbone Discs. They can also be used for e-coating, anodizing, plating, and other compatible industrial finishing processes where a circular surface must remain protected.
How do I choose the right Double Wishbone Disc size?
Start with the diameter of the area that must remain uncoated and consider the amount of masking coverage and tolerance required around that surface. Temperature, coating thickness, substrate condition, chemistry, and process conditions can also influence selection. EPSI can help evaluate the application when sizing or performance requirements are uncertain.
Can EPSI help manage recurring adhesive masking inventory?
Yes. EPSI's Vendor Managed Inventory program can help operations maintain frequently used masking products and simplify replenishment. This can be useful when multiple disc sizes are consumed regularly and shortages could interrupt part preparation or production.
AWD12 Series - Double Wishbone Discs
| Part Number | Diameter - IN | Standard Diameter - IN | Diameter - MM | Discs per Roll | Unit | Purchase | |
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0.750" Purple Polyester Double Wishbone
AWD12-0190
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0.75 | 3/4 in | 19.0 | 500 |
$41.40/ROL
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1.000 Purple Polyester Double Wishbone
AWD12-0254
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1.000 | 1 in | 25.4 | 500 |
$50.13/ROL
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