3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483
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Highlights
- Extremely flexible backing enables tape to stretch and conform to textured and irregular surfaces
- Polyethylene backing has a low water vapour transmission rate and provides good solvent and alkali resistance
- Rubber adhesive bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces
- Vivid colors and smooth backing provide excellent glossy appearance
- Vivid colours and smooth backing provide excellent glossy appearance
- Black tape has excellent UV resistance and can be used outdoors for up to 12 months
- Waterproof and easily removable
Constructed with an extremely conformable backing, 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 is a 5-mil (0.13 mm) tape designed to be used in a wide variety of general purpose applications, including sealing, holding, coding, moisture proofing and protecting. This tape is coated with a rubber adhesive that bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces. 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 is available in a variety of vivid colors.
Polyethylene Tape 483 stretches easily and is highly conformable for a tight seal over and around irregular surfaces. The smooth backing provides good solvent and alkali resistance. Coated with a rubber adhesive, this tape bonds well to many surfaces and typically removes cleanly. This resilient tape can be used in outdoor applications and temperatures ranging from -20°F(-29°C) to 170°F(77°C). The black version of this tape will remove cleanly from most surfaces in outdoor applications from up to one year. Dispensable and appropriate for outdoor use.
Suggested applications
- General sealing of containers and irregular shaped objects, and separation of dissimilar metals
- Decorative, safety marking and color coding
- Nuclear power plant maintenance and corrosive sensitive applications
Typical Properties
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
| Applications | Sealing |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene Film |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 3.9 Milli-inch (mil) |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.1 mm |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Core Size (metric) | 76 mm |
| Elongation at Break | 300.0 % |
| Industries | General Industrial, Automotive, Specialty Vehicle, Military and Government, Transportation, MRO |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 93 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 170 null, 200 null |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -20 null |
| Performance Level | High Performance |
| Product Colour | Black, Yellow, Transparent, White |
| Shelf Life | 18 mo |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Specifications Met | MIL STD 2041D(SH), ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, ASTM D3759 |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 10.0 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (metric) | 17.5 N/100mm, 175 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 5 Milli-inch (mil) |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.13 mm |
| Units per Case | 4.0 Roll, 24.0 Roll, 36.0 Roll |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.8 in, 1 in, 2 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 1.9 cm, 2.5 cm, 5.1 cm |
Resources
23-936450-e4e-engineered-tapes-reference-guide-pdfa.pdfCatalogs
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 1.9 cm, 2.5 cm, 5.1 cm | ||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.13 mm | ||
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.8 in, 1 in, 2 in | ||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 5 Milli-inch (mil) | ||
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene Film | ||
| Product Colour | Black, Yellow, Transparent, White |
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