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  Single sided tapes >> PTFE/UHMW  
     
 
Key Customer Markets
Aerospace
Automotive
Printing
MRO
 
     
 
PTFE Tapes:   UHMW-PE Tapes:

Low Coefficient of Friction :
Self-lubricating nature of PTFE film tape can help improve the processability of many web materials.

 

Abrasion Resistance :
UHMW-PE tapes help protect plastic and metal chutes, guide rails and containers from wear.
     

Excellent Heat Resistance :
High temperature PTFE glass cloth tape provides long lasting performance on many heat sealing machines.

 

Low Coefficient of Friction :
This feature, combined with abrasion resistance, can offer an effective solution for many noise and vibration problems.
     

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.

  

Anti-Stick/Release :
UHMW-PE tapes provide easy clean up surface for many coating or bonding applications involving various inks, glues or sealants.
     

Chemical Resistance :
PTFE film tape provides chemical barrier for harsh design environments.

    
     

Conformability :
PTFE film tapes hug rollers for easy application and effective service.

    
 
     
  PRODUCT INFORMATION :  
     
 
Product/ Color
Tape
Structure
(Backing/
Adhesive)
Backing thickness mils (mm)
Total thickness mils (mm)
Adhesion to Steel oz./in. width N/100 mm)
Tensile
Strength
lbs./in. width
(N/100 mm)
Elongation at Break
%
Temperature Range
°F (°C)
Comments
ASTM Test Method:
D-3652
D-3652
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
  
PTFE TAPES (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Glass Cloth
5151/Lt. Brown
PTFE GC/
Silicone
3.0 (0.08)
4.5 (0.11)
30 (33)
100 (1760)
5
-100 to 400°F (-73 to 204°C)
General purpose.
5153/Lt. Brown
PTFE GC/
Silicone
5.3 (0.13)
6.8 (0.17)
35 (38)
150 (2600)
5
-100 to 400°F (-73 to 204°C)
General purpose.
5451/
Brown
PTFE GC/
Silicone
3.2 (0.08)
5.3 (0.13)
28 (30.6)
100 (1760)
5
-100 to 400°F (-73 to 204°C)
Heat seal tape.
5453/
Brown
PTFE GC/
Silicone
6.0 (0.157)
8.3 (0.21)
28 (30.6)
175 (3065)
5
-100 to 400°F (-73 to 204°C)
Heat seal tape.
Skived Film
5180
PTFE/
Silicone
2.0 (0.05)
3.5 (0.09)
25 (28)
30 (525)
100
-65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C)
General purpose.
5181
PTFE/
Silicone
5.0 (0.13)
6.5 (0.17)
35 (39)
75 (1300)
100
-65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C)
General purpose.
5480/
Gray
PTFE/
Silicone
2.0 (0.05)
3.8 (0.09)
20 (22)
30 (525)
140
-65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C)
Roller wrapping tape.
5481/
Gray
PTFE/
Silicone
5.0 (0.13)
6.8 (.172)
32 (35)
75 (1300)
335
-65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C)
Heavy duty roller wrapping tape.
Extruded Film
5490/
Gray
PTFE/
Silicone
2.0 (0.05)
3.5 (0.09)
27 (29)
22 (385)
150
-65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C)
Lay flat backing.
5491/
Gray
PTFE/
Silicone
5.0 (0.13)
6.5 (0.17)
35 (38)
40 (700)
200
-65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C)
Lay flat backing..
5498/
Beige
PTFE/
Rubber
2.2 (0.06)
4.1 (0.10)
48 (53)
19 (332)
105
40 to 300°F (4 to 149°C)
Silicone free adhesive.
UHMW-PE TAPES (Ultra High Molecular Weight — Polyethylene)
Film
5421/
Transparent
UHMW-PE/Acrylic
5.0 (0.13)
6.7 (0.17)
26 (28)
30 (526)
300
-30 to 225°F (-34 to 107°C)
General purpose tape.
5423/
Translucent
UHMW-PE/Rubber
10.0 (0.76)
11.7 (0.28)
26 (28)
55 (963)
300
-30 to 225°F (-34 to 107°C)
Excellent abrasion resistance.
5425/
Transparent
UHMW-PE/Acrylic
3.0 (0.08)
4.5 (0.11)
30 (33)
45 (788)
100
-30 to 225°F (-34 to 107°C)
Solvent resistant adhesive.
5430/
Transparent
UHMW-PE/Acrylic
5.0 (0.13)
6.5 (0.17)
75 (82)
40 (696)
175
-30 to 225°F (-34 to 107°C)
High tack adhesive.
9324/
Black
UHMW-PE/Acrylic
5.0 (0.13)
6.5 (0.17)
75 (82)
40 (696)
175
-30 to 225°F (-34 to 107°C)
Black version 5430 Tape.
9325/
Transparent
UHMW-PE/Acrylic
3.0 (0.08)
5.0 (0.13)
50 (55)
40 (696)
175
-30 to 225°F (-34 to 107°C)
Thin version 5430 Tape.
 
     
  TYPICAL PERFORMANCE COMPARISON CHART :  
     
 
Good
Better
Best
Heat Resistance
UHMW-PE Tape
PTFE Film Tape
PTFE Glass Cloth Tape
Wear Life
PTFE Film Tape
PTFE Glass Cloth Tape
UHMW-PE Tape
Conformability
PTFE Glass Cloth Tape
UHMW-PE Tape
PTFE Film Tape
Low Friction Coefficient
UHMW-PE Tape
PTFE Glass Cloth Tape
PTFE Film Tape
Anti-Stick/Solvent Resistance
PTFE Glass Cloth Tape
UHMW-PE Tape
PTFE Film Tape
 
     
 

Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

 
     
 
 
 

Chute Lining: Cardboard boxes slide more easily down a chute lined 3M™ UHMW-PE Film Tape 5421.

 

Heat Sealing: In the shrink wrapping operation, the 3M™ PTFE Glass Cloth Tape 5451 is used to help protect the bar underneath where the hot wire seals the plastic film.

 

Post Press: 3M™ Film Tape 5490 is used on this feeding station delivery drum to help printed pieces move smoothly through the stitcher by reducing friction.

         
 
 

Squeak Reduction: 3M™ UHMW-PE Film Tape 5430 helps reduce squeaks and rattles in automobiles by creating a “slip-plane” effect between two incompatible substrates.

 

Post Press: 3M™ UHMW-PE Film 5423 Tape is placed on a web former edge to minimize web friction as the web is folded.

 

Roller Wrapping: Conformable, self-lubricating 3M™ Film Tape 5480 helps the movement of web materials in many types of roller wrapping applications.