3M and Shale-Inland today announced the launch of 3M™ Protective Laser Tape, a new family of Laser Protection Tapes for the metal fabrication market. The new laser protection tapes provide temporary protection for a variety of finishes of stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum sheets during laser cutting and storage. 3M™ Protective Laser Tape is a white polyolefin film coated with a high-performance adhesive system. Unlike traditional protective tapes, the combination of film and adhesive in 3M™ Protective Laser Tape helps prevent 'ballooning,' edge shredding and other problems associated with laser cutting. The product’s adhesive technology provides surface adhesion and thermal stability.