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General Purpose PTFE Skived Film Tape
5180 • 5181
Technical Data
August, 2010
Product Description
3M™ General Purpose PTFE Skived Film Tapes are film backing with a silicone
adhesive.
Product Construction
Backing
Skived PTFE
(polytetrafluorethylene)
Adhesive
Silicone
Color
Gray
Standard Roll Length
36 yds. (33 m)
Typical Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
3M™ Tape 5180
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Backing Thickness:
Total Tape Thickness:
Temperature Use Range:
3M™ Tape 5181
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Backing Thickness:
Total Tape Thickness:
Temperature Use Range:
25 oz./in. width (28 N/100 mm)
30 lbs./in. width (525 N/100 mm)
100%
2.0 mils (0.05 mm)
3.5 mils (0.09 mm)
-65° to 500°F (-54° to 260°C)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
D-3652
35 oz./in. width (39 N/100 mm)
75 lbs./in. width (1300 N/100 mm)
100%
5.0 mils (0.13 mm)
6.5 mils (0.17 mm)
-65° to 500°F (-54° to 260°C)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
D-3652
Features
• Demonstrate good conformability when wrapping rollers.
• Provide excellent chemical resistance except to organic solvents.
Note:
The
silicone adhesive will be attached by commercial organic solvents; therefore
tapes are
NOT
recommended for applications requiring organic resistance.
CAUTION:
When PTFE film tape is exposed to temperatures above 600°F
(316°C), small quantities of hazardous vapors may be released. INHALATION
OF THESE VAPORS MAY BE HARMFUL OR MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION. Do not heat or expose PTFE film tapes to temperatures
above 600°F (316°C).
3M
™
General Purpose PTFE Skived Film Tape
5180 • 5181
Application Ideas
• Wrapping rubber laminating rollers on hot polyethylene extruders to create a
release surface to help minimize clean-up.
• Easy release surface provided by wrapping rollers, plates, belts, etc. where build-
up of sticky materials and inks can occur.
• Chemical resistant surface for sealing and masking.
Storage
Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in
the original carton.
Shelf Life
To obtain best performance, use this product within 24 months from date of
manufacture.
Technical Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are
based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
information is not guaranteed.
Product Use
Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use
and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and
determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
Warranty,
Limited Remedy,
and Disclaimer
Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product
literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time
3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE.
If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s
option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product,
whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted,
including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
ISO 9001: 2000
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2000 standards.
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