3M
™
Specialty
Tape Solutions
protect
enhance
mask
reflect
conduct
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quiet
&
more
Meeting application challenges for
appliances, aerospace, automotive,
construction, MRO, electronics,
commercial transport, marine and more...
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Wide variety
of applications
3M
™
Aluminum Foil Tape 425
Applications and key characteristics
• High thermal conductivity enhances heating or
cooling efficiency
• High heat reflectivity and flame resistance
protects temperature-sensitive materials
against heat and flame damage and hot spots
• Reflect light
• Seal and protect against moisture, solvents,
and dust
• Resist outdoor weathering and UV degradation
for long term performance
Technical parameters
Adhesive:
Backing:
Backing
Thickness:
Total
Thickness:
Transparent pressure sensitive
acrylic for long term performance
Shiny silver, dead soft aluminum
2.8 mils (0.07 mm)
4.6 mils (0.12 mm)
Temperature
Use Range: -65°F to 300°F (-54°C to 149°C)
3M
™
Damping Foil Tape 2552
Applications and key characteristics
• Converts vibrational energy to negligible heat that
readily dissipates
• Reduces structure-borne noise in metal and
composite panels and support structures
• Reduces vibrational fatigue to decrease wear
and tear on parts and lower the risk of part
loosening and displacement
• Effectively damps with minimal coverage
• Pressure sensitive for easy application
Technical parameters
Polymer:
Pressure sensitive viscoelastic
acrylic optimized for energy
dissipation
Dead soft aluminum
10 mils (0.254 mm)
15 mils (0.381 mm)
Backing:
Backing
Thickness:
Total
Thickness:
Temperature
Use Range: -25°F to 175°F (-32°C to 80°C)
3M
™
Vinyl Tape 471
Applications and key characteristics
• “Color throughout” resists scrapes, weathering,
wear, and chemicals
• Easily applied color coding, markings, and
identification for aisles, lanes, hazard areas,
tools, and equipment
• Fine line paint masking
• Surface protection or decorative trim
• High visibility splicing
Temperature
Use Range: 40°F to 170°F (4°C to 77°C)
Technical parameters
Adhesive:
Transparent pressure sensitive
synthetic rubber for high initial
adhesion
Conformable vinyl; locked in colors
4.1 mils (0.10 mm)
5.2 mils (0.13 mm)
Backing:
Backing
Thickness:
Total
Thickness:
Selection simplicity
and versatility
3M
™
PTFE Film Tape 5490
Applications and key characteristics
• Wrap web rollers with a slippery, low energy
surface for smoother material movement
• Cover web former edges to minimize friction
during folding
• Anti-stick for ready release and clean-up of hot
plastic; prevent plastic film from sticking to
heat bar
• Protect surfaces against heat, chemicals,
and friction
• Conforms to rollers for easy application
Technical parameters
Adhesive:
Backing:
Backing
Thickness:
Total
Thickness:
Pressure sensitive silicone for
high temperature performance
Gray PTFE slick surface extruded
film with layflat backing
2.0 mils (0.05 mm)
3.7 mils (0.09 mm)
Temperature
Use Range: -65°F to 400°F (-54°C to 204°C)
3M
™
Glass Cloth Tape 361
Applications and key characteristics
• High temperature resistance for thermal spray
masking
• Splice fabric and other textured surfaces
when tensile strength 7x greater than typical
polyester tapes is needed
• Protect surfaces against abrasion
• Protect against high temperature to pass FAA
flame resistance regulations
Technical parameters
Adhesive:
Backing:
Backing
Thickness:
Total
Thickness:
Pressure sensitive silicone for
high temperature performance
White glass cloth
5.4 mils (0.14 mm)
7.5 mils (0.19 mm)
Temperature
Use Range: -65°F to 450°F (-54°C to 232°C)
3M
™
Polyester Tape 850
Applications and key characteristics
• Thin caliper, high tensile strength of 28 lbs.in.
(420 /100 mm), and 120% elongation at break
for reliable butt and other splices
• Seal, protect and reinforce
• Color code or decorate with long term holding
• Long term aging with transparent clarity
• Transparent option for virtually invisible splices
Total
Thickness:
1.9 mils (0.05 mm)
Backing
Thickness:
Technical parameters
Adhesive:
Backing:
Pressure sensitive acrylic for
long term holding
Transparent, red, black, white,
silver, or gold polyester
0.9 mils (0.02 mm)
Temperature
Use Range: -60°F to 300°F (-50°C to 150°C)
Bringing better ideas
to the surface
Alternative 3M
™
Aluminum Foil Tapes for specialized requirements
Thinner tape
3M
™
Aluminum Foil Tape 431
Adhesion to silicone coated surfaces
3M
™
High Temperature
Aluminum Foil Tape 433*
Greater pun
2
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Thicker tape
3M
™
Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil Tape 438
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Alternative 3M
™
Damping Tapes for specialized requirements
Lower temperature performance
3M
™
Vibration Damping Tapes
434, 435, 436
Thinnest/lower temperature
3M
™
Vibration Damping Tape 434
Thicker/low
7
8
Thinner/lower temperature
3M
™
Vibration Damping Tape 435
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3M
™
Vinyl Tapes for specialized requirements
Greater abrasion resistance
3M
™
Vinyl Tape 472
More economical for general purpose
3M
™
General Purpose Vinyl Tape 764
Hazard mar
12
13
Greater chemical resistance
3M
™
Electroplating Tape 470
Lower moisture vapor transmission
3M
™
Polyethylene Film Tape 483
15
16
Markets
Appliance
Aerospace
Automotive
MRO
(Maintenance
and Repair
Operations)
Construction
Electronics
And more
*Linered versions available
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ncture and tear resistance
3M
™
High Temperature Aluminum
Foil/ Glass Cloth Tape 363*
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3M
™
Aluminum
Foil Tape 425
Markets
Appliance
Aerospace
Automotive
Commercial
Vehicle
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wer temperature
3M Vibration Damping Tape 436
™
MRO
(Maintenance
and Repair
Operations)
Construction
And more
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3M
™
Damping
Foil 2552
Markets
Automotive
3M Safety Stripe Tape 5702
MRO
(Maintenance
and Repair
Operations)
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™
rking
Construction
Marine
Commercial
Vehicle
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And more
3M
™
Vinyl
Tape 471