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3M Glass Cloth Tapes

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The preferred choice for many applications requiring tensile strength, temperature performance and flame resistance, such as thermal spraying.

  • Tensile Strength - Where tensile strength is a requirement, nothing outperforms a glass cloth backing. This type of backing can have tensile properties seven times higher than polyester.
  • Temperature Resistance - For applications that require resistance to temperatures in excess of 205°C, for up to one hour, a glass cloth backing should be evaluated. For intermittent exposures, even higher temperature resistance levels can be achieved.
  • Flame Resistance - For applications that require a tape to pass a US FAA regulation regarding flame retardance, 3M 367FR Tape should be evaluated.
Product Tape Structure (Backing/Adhesive) Backing / Total Thickness (mm) Adhesion to Steel (N/100mm) Tensile Strength (N/100mm) Elongation at Break (%) Temp. Range (ºC) Comments
GLASS CLOTH
361 White Glass Cloth / Silicone 0.14 / 0.19 42 3185 10 -50 to +230 General purpose glass cloth tape1
365 White Glass Cloth / Rubber 0.12 / 0.21 57 2433 7 +5 to +120 Splicing textured surfaces2
367FR White Glass Cloth / Acrylic (Film) 0.11 / 0.19 53 2975 7 -30 to +120 Meets FAA burn requirements1

1 FAR 25.853a
2 MIL-T-4053B (w/Waiver)

3M Metal Foil Tapes

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The preferred choice for many electroplating masking applications requiring excellent chemical resistance. Where low vapour transmission is required these tapes form an excellent seal. They are also excellent for thermal conduction, heat and flame protection and weather resistance.

  • Aluminium Foil Tapes
  • Moisture and Chemically Resistant - Helps seal and protect many sensitive assemblies and surfaces.
  • Thermally Conductive - Maximises efficiency when heating or cooling by increasing the transmission over a broader area.
  • Heat and Light Reflective - Helps protect plastic components from heat warpage. Can help to improve visibility by magnifying light sources.
  • Flame Resistant - Helps protect parts from flame damage.
  • Outdoor Performance - Resists U.V. degradation and provides long lasting service.
  • Lead Foil Tapes
  • Electrically Conductive - "Thieving" action eliminates metal plating edge build up.
  • Acid Resistant - Applicable in many etching, milling and plating operations.
  • Malleable - High conformability, can be worked easily with burnishing tools.
  • High Density - Ideal weighting or balancing medium.
  • X-ray Opacity - Helps protect components from x-rays. Very effective as a marker or locator in x-ray inspection operations.
Product Tape Structure (Backing /Adhesive) Backing / Total Thickness (mm) Adhesion to Steel (N/10cm) Tensile Strength (N/10cm) Elongation at Break (%) Temperature Range (ºC) Comments
ALUMINIUM FOIL TAPES
425 Aluminium / Acrylic 0.07 / 0.12 54 525 7 -50 to +150 Most versatile Al tape1
431 Aluminium / Acrylic 0.05 / 0.08 45 333 5 -50 to +150 Conformable Al tape
1436 Aluminium / Acrylic 0.04 / 0.06  41 240 4 -50 to +150 Heat reflection, conduction in appliances, sealing
LEAD FOIL TAPES
420 Lead / Rubber 0.12 / 0.17 49 350 12 -50 to +105 Linered plating tape2

1 Can be qualified to L-T-80B, MIL-T-23397B II, MIL-T-11291
2 H-T-29A

3M Miscellaneous Specialty Tapes

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The preferred choice for many unique challenges of sealing, holding, reinforcing, identifying, masking, vibration damping, protection, and splicing.

The engineered design and creative combination of unique backings and adhesives make these miscellaneous specialty tapes ideal for a wide variety of industrial applications.

Product Tape Structure (Backing /Adhesive) Backing / Total Thickness (mm) Adhesion to Steel (N/10cm) Tensile Strength (N/10cm) Elongation at Break (%) Temperature Range (ºC) Comments
GRAPHIC ARTS
235 / Black Paper / Rubber 0.13 / 0.18 25 385 9   Photographic masking
256 / White Paper / Rubber  / 0.17 27 350 5 Up to +95 256 works well for write on label tape, colour coding, holding
616 / Ruby Red UPVC / Rubber 0.04 / 0.06 39 508 60 Up to +50 Lithographers Tape1
ELECTRONICS
5413 / Amber Polyimide / Silicone 0.03 / 0.07 22 578 60 -70 to +260 High temperature film tape
5414 / Transparent PVA / Synthetic 0.03 / 0.06 8 109 98 -20 to +260 Water soluble tape
5419 / Amber Polyimide / Silicone 0.03 / 0.07 22 578 60 -70 to 260 Low static wave solder
OTHER
855 / White Nylon / Rubber 0.05 / 0.08 51 613 400 +15 to +205 Composite bonding tape

1 MIL-T-40620A

3M Polyester Tapes

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The preferred choice for many electroplating and high temperature masking applications requiring thin caliper, tensile strength, and a fine line. The good long term ageing of these tapes also make them ideal for splicing, sealing and holding.

  • Thin Caliper - For many applications requiring thin caliper, such as butt splicing, tape thickness can be critical. A polyester backing can be as thin as 0.025mm, yet still have very high dimensional strength properties.
  • Tensile Strength - For many applications that require thin caliper and very high tensile properties, a polyester backing can be ideal. With tensile properties ranging from 350 N/100mm (0.025mm backing thickness) to 2100 N/100mm (0.125 backing thickness), polyester films provide some of the strongest backings available.
  • Long Term Ageing - The ageing characteristics of our acrylic adhesives allow these products to work well for many long term holding and decorative applications. Where long term clarity is a requirement, transparent polyester backings, coated with acrylic adhesives, should be evaluated.
  • Temperature Resistant - For many applications that require exposure to temperatures up to 175°C, for up to one hour, polyester backings can deliver excellent performance.
Product/Colour Tape Structure (Backing/Adhesive) Backing Thickness (mm) Total Thickness (mm) Adhesion to Steel (N/100mm) Tensile Strength (N/100mm) Elongation at Break (%) Temperature Range (ºC) Comments
General Industrial
396 / Transparent Polyester / Rubber 0.036 0.102 164 613 80   Very high adhesion
850 / Silver Met.Polyester/Acrylic 0.023 0.048 46 490 120 -50 to +150 Colour Coding
853 / Transparent Polyester / Acrylic 0.023 0.056 53 420 100 -50 to +150 Solvent resistant adhesive
8403 / Green Polyester / Silicone 0.038 0.058 30 770 150 -50 to +175 Adheres well to silicone
8901 / Blue Polyester / Silicone 0.025 0.058 35 490 115 -50 to +205 Powder coating
8902 / Blue Polyester / Silicone 0.051 0.086 44 928 130 -50 to +205 Powder coating
8905 / Blue Polyester / Silicone 0.127 0.168 38 2625 130 -50 to +205 Powder coating
Circuit Board Fabrication
851 / Transl. Green Polyester / S/R Blend 0.023 0.102 32 368 56 +5 to +75 Performance silicone plating

3M Protective Tapes

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Polyurethane protective tapes for long-term protection from weathering and abrasion.

Polyethylene protective tapes for protection of goods during manufacture and transit, also providing clean and easy removal.
Our range of Protective Tapes are designed to protect critical surfaces against abrasion and scratching during fabrication, assembly and shipping. The range of temporary protective tapes peel off easily, leaving no residue. These tapes unwind smoothly and evenly to facilitate production use.

Product Tape Structure (Backing/Adhesive) Colour Total Thickness (mm) Adhesion to Steel (N/10mm) Tensile Strength (N/100mm) Comments
TEMPORARY
5001A Polyethylene/Acrylic Clear 0.047 0.12 - Low tack for high gloss surfaces.
7007AB Polyethylene/Acrylic Blue 0.07 0.7   Medium tack for smooth or brushed surfaces
8009RX Polyethylene/Rubber Co-extruded  Black & White 0.08 0.9 - UV resistant, medium tack for smooth or polished surfaces
4011A Polyethylene/Acrylic Clear 0.04 1.1 - Medium tack for smooth metallic / plastic or varnished surfaces
5019A Polyethylene/Acrylic Clear 0.05 1.9 - Medium-High tack for medium and rough textured surfaces
5038A Polyethylene/Acrylic Clear 0.05 3.8 - High tack for rough structured surfaces
5504 A-UV Polyethylene/Acrylic Clear 0.55 0.4 - UV resistant, low tack for smooth and gloss surfaces
PERMANENT
8560 Polyurethane/Rubber Glossy Transparent 0.36 - 1313 Exceptionally tough, abrasion resistant polyurethane designed primarily for indoor industrial type applications.
8561 Polyurethane/Acrylic Glossy Transparent 0.36 - 1313 Exceptionally tough, abrasion resistant polyurethane designed primarily for indoor industrial type applications.
8562 Polyurethane/Acrylic Glossy Transparent 0.20 - 700 Exceptionally tough, abrasion resistant polyurethane designed primarily for indoor industrial type applications.
8671 Polyurethane/Acrylic Glossy Transparent 0.36 - 1400 Formulated especially for its excellent resistance to ultraviolet light.
8671HS Polyurethane/Acrylic Glossy Transparent 0.36 - 1400 Formulated especially for its excellent resistance to ultraviolet light

3M Slick Surface Tapes

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The preferred choice for many applications for reducing wear, friction, noise, and chemical degradation of surfaces. Commonly used on conveyors, drawer runners and for roller wrapping applications.
The 3M family of slick surface tapes consists of two related product lines with their own special attributes: PTFE and UHMW-PE tapes. Each has products with tailored features for specific application tasks.

The PTFE line offers excellent temperature resistance and the lowest coefficient of friction (COF). The UHMW-PE line approaches the PTFEs in COF slipperiness, but it is specially engineered to be extremely abrasion resistant.

3M PTFE Tapes

  • Low Coefficient of Friction - "Self lubricating" nature of PTFEfilm tape can improve the processability of many web materials.
  • Superior Heat Resistance - High temperature PTFE glass cloth tape provides long lasting service on many heat sealing machines.
  • Anti-Stick/Release - Release nature of PTFE film tape facilitates clean-up of hot plastic extrusion coating by not allowing plastic build-up on rollers.
  • Chemical Resistance - PTFE film tape provides a chemical barrier for harsh design environments.
  • Conformability - PTFE film tapes hug rollers for easy application and effective service.

3M UHMW-PE Tapes

  • Abrasion Resistance - UHMW-PE tapes help protect plastic and metal chutes, guide rails and containers from wear.
  • Low Coefficient of Friction - This feature, combined with abrasion resistance, can offer an effective solution for many noise and vibration problems.
  • Anti-Stick/Release - UHMW-PE tapes provide an easy clean-up surface for many coating or bonding applications involving various inks, glues or sealants.
Product Tape Structure (Backing/Adhesive) Backing Thickness (mm) Total Thickness (mm) Adhesion to Steel (N/100mm) Tensile Strength (N/100mm) Elongation at Break (%) Temperature Range (ºC) Comments
PTFE TAPES
Glass Cloth
5451 / Brown PTFE GC / Silicone 0.08 0.14 38 1225   -70 to +205 Heat sealing tape
Skived Film
5480 / Grey PTFE / Silicone 0.05 0.10 22 473 140 -50 to +205 Roller wrapping tape
Extruded Film
5490 / Grey PTFE / Silicone 0.05 0.09 30 385 150 -50 to +205 Lay flat backing
5491 / Grey PTFE / Silicone 0.13 0.17 38 700 200 -50 to +205 Lay flat backing
UHMW-PE TAPES
5421 / Transparent UHMW-PE / Rubber 0.13 0.17 28 526 300 -30 to +105 General purpose tape
5423 / Transparent UHMW-PE / Rubber 0.25 0.30 28 963 500 -30 to +105 Thick version of 5421

3M Vinyl Tapes

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The preferred choice for many electroplating and fineline masking applications requiring conformability, clean removal, abrasion and chemical resistance. The wide variety of colours available also make these tapes ideal for aisle and floor marking.

  • Conformable - For many applications such as fineline paint masking, can sealing, surface protection and identification, no backing type out-performs vinyl.
  • Clean Removal - For many applications it is important that no adhesive residue is left on the surface after removal. Our specially formulated adhesive systems have been successfully used for many years in applications requiring clean removal.
  • Colour Coding - The different colours available with 3M 471 Tape, make this product ideal for many of your colour coding, identification and decorative requirements.
  • Abrasion Resistant - The "colour throughout" concept used in manufacturing 3M vinyl backings extends the life of these products for many applications that require resistance from abrasion, such as aisle marking.
  • Chemical Resistant - The chemical resistance of vinyl backings make these products ideal for many applications, such as metal plating, that involve exposure/resistance to chemical environments.
Product/Colour Tape Structure (Backing/Adhesive) Backing Thickness (mm) Total Thickness (mm) Adhesion to Steel (N/100mm) Tensile Strength (N/100mm) Elongation at Break (%) Temperature Range (ºC) Comments
VINYL TAPES
General Industrial
471 / Black Vinyl / Rubber 0.10 0.13 25 280 130 -40 to +75 471, Primary Applications1
471 / Blue Vinyl / Rubber 0.10 0.13 25 280 130 -40 to +75 Paint Masking1
471 / Brown Vinyl / Rubber 0.10 0.13 25 280 130 -40 to +75 Aisle Marking1
471 / Green Vinyl / Rubber 0.10 0.13 25 280 130 -40 to +75 Colour Coding 1
471 / Red Vinyl / Rubber 0.10 0.13 25 280 130 -40 to +75 Splicing1
471 / Red-Orange Vinyl / Rubber 0.09 0.11 21 350 70 -40 to +75 Sealing1
471 / Transparent Vinyl / Rubber 0.10 0.14 28 280 180 -40 to +75 Reinforcing2
471 / White Vinyl / Rubber 0.10 0.13 25 280 130 -40 to +75 1
471 / Yellow Vinyl / Rubber 0.10 0.13 25 280 130 -40 to +75 1
472 / Black Vinyl / Rubber 0.23 0.26 25 560 270 +105 Abrasion Resistant
Electroplating and Anodising
470 / Yellow Vinyl / Rubber 0.16 0.18 28 350 180 Up to +75 Chemical Resistance3
484 / Tan Vinyl / Rubber 0.14 0.18 22 350 220   Lower adhesion than 470
Safety Stripe
5713 / Black & Yellow Stripes Vinyl / Rubber 0.11 0.14 21 263 170   Adhesive side printing
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