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The 3M family of Polyurethane Protective Tapes are made from a highly durable thermoplastic elastomer coated with a variety of self-stick adhesive systems. These products help protect a wide range of substrates from damage caused by erosion, abrasion, impact, corrosion, UV, and vandalism.

 
     
 
Key Customer Markets
Metal Finishing
Building Maintenance
Transportation
General Industrial
 
     
  The products are available in two types:  
 
Indoor : Intended primarily for indoor industrial applications with limited UV exposure.
Outdoor : Intended primarily for high performance outdoor applications.
 
     
 
Key Product Features and Benefits:    

Abrasion/Scratch Resistant :
Protects the surface from damage caused during normal use.

 

Erosion Resistant :
Protects the substrate from damage caused by natural elements including sand, sleet, snow, rain, ultra-violet light, and wind.

     

Impact Resistant :
Protects the substrate from minor impacts.

 

Puncture Resistant :
Forms a tough protective barrier against fluids that can be a source of corrosion.

     

Conformable :
Can be shaped to fit surface features and geometry.

 

Fast and Easy Application :
Simple and fast application; remove protective liner and apply to surface.

     

Smoothness :
Tape is smooth to a touch and does not irritate hands when you press it down.

 

Transfer Resistance :
Tape can be removed without leaving adhesive.

     

No VOCs :
Install long lasting high performance surface protection without exposing personnel and the environment to hazardous materials.

   
 
     
  PRODUCT INFORMATION :  
     
 
Product/
Color
Tape
Structure
(Backing/
Adhesive)
Total thickness mils (mm)
Adhesion to steel oz./in. width N/100 mm)
Tensile
Strength
lbs./in. width
(N/100 mm)
Elongation at Break
%
Maximum Service Temperature
°F (°C)
Comments
INDOOR TYPE
8544
/Black
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
9 (0.26)
75 (82)
50 (675)
600
275°F (135°C)
8547/
Transparent
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
13 (0.33)
14 (15)
75 (1313)
400
275°F (135°C)
Flame resistant/low tack (passes NFPA 701).
8560/
Transparent
Polyurethane/
Rubber
14 (0.35)
18 (19.7)
75 (1313)
400
275°F (135°C)
Rubber adhesive.
8561/
Transparent
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
14 (0.35)
62 (67)
75 (1313)
400
275°F (135°C)
General use.
8562/
Transparent
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
8 (0.25)
62 (67)
40 (700)
400
275°F (135°C)
OUTDOOR TYPE
8641*
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
41 (1.04)
80 (88)
93 (1629)
500
High impact resistance.
8663/
Transparent/
Black
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
18 (0.46)
100 (110)
117 (2049)
500
275°F (135°C)
Thickest standard tape.
SJ-8665/
Transparent**
Polyurethane/
Rubber
Many shapes available.
8671/
Transparent/
White
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
14 (0.35)
86 (94)
80 (1400)
500
275°F (135°C)
Most frequent use.
8672/
Transparent/
Black
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
8 (0.25)
79 (83)
40 (700)
500
275°F (135°C)
8673/
Transparent
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
14 (0.35)
86 (94)
80 (1400)
500
275°F (135°C)
Highest UV stability.
8681HS***
Polyurethane/
Acrylic
14 (0.35)
95 (104)
87 (1524)
500
275°F (135°C)
Matte finish. High shear adhesive.
8693/Trans. White
Polyurethane
/Flame Ret.
18 (0.46)
80 (1400)
600
Flame retardant (passes F.A.R. 25.853).
8694/Trans. White
Polyurethane
/Flame Ret.
9 (0.26)
40 (700)
600
Flame retardant (passes F.A.R. 25.853).
 
     
 

* Tape 8641 is available in Matte Black, Gray (36118), Gray (36173) and White.
** SJ-8665 represents a family of pre-formed shapes (boots) designed to provide protection to surfaces with complex curvatures. Custom shaped parts are provided as piece parts to fit complex geometries.
*** Tape 8681HS has a matte surface finish and is available in Transparent, Gray-36118, Gray-36320, Gray-36173. Custom color matching is available with a minimum purchase;
please contact 3M Customer Service for more information.
Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

 
     
 
 
 

Radome Protection: Exterior aircraft surfaces with complex curvatures and exposure to particle and rain erosion damage are protected by 3M™ Protective Boots SJ-8665.

 

Abrasion Protection: Exterior surfaces of vehicles finished with paint and specialized graphics are protected from particle abrasion with glossy transparent 3M™ Protective Tape 8671.

 

Fluid Barriers: 3M™ Protective Tape 8663 provides an effective barrier to fluids such as water, beverages, or urine, which can cause structural corrosion in aircraft, transit equipment and vehicles.