3M™ Polyethylene Tape 480
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Details
Highlights
- Polyethylene backing provides good chemical and solvent resistance
- Non-yellowing transparent acrylic adhesive bonds to a variety of materials
- Extremely flexible backing enables tape to stretch and conform to textured and irregular surfaces
- Clear polyethylene backing makes repairs less visible
- Good abrasion resistance provides durability in repair and splicing applications
- Tape remains adhered and flexible to temperatures as low as -2°F (-19°C)
- Waterproof and easily removable
Constructed with an extremely conformable backing, 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 480 is designed to be used in general repair, patching, and splicing of polyethylene sheeting. This tape is coated with a non-yellowing, transparent, acrylic adhesive and features a clear polyethylene backing that helps make repairs less visible.
3M™ Polyethylene Tape 480 stretches easily and is highly conformable for a tight seal over and around irregular surfaces. The smooth backing provides good solvent and alkali resistance. Remains flexible to -20°F (-29°C). Ideal for corrosion sensitive applications. The acrylic adhesive bonds to a variety of surfaces and can be used in many sealing, protecting, repair, and patching applications. Dispensable and appropriate for outdoor use.
Suggested applications
- Splicing and patching of polyethylene sheeting
- Repairing awnings
- Sealing on smooth and irregular surfaces
- Surface protection
- Short-term outdoor repair applications
Typical Properties
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Applications | Aerospace, Appliance, Automotive, General Industrial, Metalworking, Military and Government, Construction, Electronics, Specialty Vehicle, Transportation |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene Film |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 4 Milli-inch (mil) |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.1 mm |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Elongation at Break | 520.0 % |
| Industries | Automotive, Military and Government, Specialty Vehicle, General Industrial, MRO, Transportation |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 76 °C, 77 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 170 null |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -7 °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 20 null |
| Product Colour | Transparent |
| Shelf Life | 18 mo |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 12.0 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (metric) | 21 N/100mm, 210 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 5.1 Milli-inch (mil) |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.13 mm |
| Units per Case | 24.0 Roll, 36.0 Roll |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 1 in, 2 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 2.5 cm, 5.1 cm |
Resources
23-936450-e4e-engineered-tapes-reference-guide-pdfa.pdfCatalogs
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 2.5 cm, 5.1 cm | ||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.13 mm | ||
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 1 in, 2 in | ||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 5.1 Milli-inch (mil) | ||
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene Film | ||
| Product Colour | Transparent |
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