3M™ Weather Resistant Film Tape 838
- 3M ID B40071912
Details
Highlights
- Film backing provides strength without added thickness
- Excellent resistance to weathering makes it ideal for outdoor exposure applications
- Outstanding mechanical properties and inertness toward a wide variety of chemicals, solvents, and staining agents
- Good, long-term aging properties because it contains no plasticizers
- Tough and flexible over a broad range of temperatures
- Waterproof and easily removable
3M™ Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 is comprised of a strong, thin film backing with a high shear strength and a solvent resistant acrylic adhesive. This tape is ideal for many long-term weather resistant and protection applications.
3M™ Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 is a white, 3.4 mil (0.09 mm) tape with an acrylic adhesive and a PVF Film backing. The 2.1 mil (0.05 mm) PVC Film backing provides increased strength without added thickness. This tape is ideally suited for a variety of applications found in building and construction, aerospace, signage, military, and the window and door industries. This tape features excellent resistance to weathering along with outstanding mechanical properties and inertness toward a wide variety of chemicals, solvents, and staining agents. There are no plasticizers in this product which contribute to good long-term aging properties. The tape is strong and flexible, even under a broad range of temperatures. Dispensable and appropriate for outdoor use.
Suggested applications
- Seals and protects building panels, doors and windows against severe weather
Typical Properties
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| Adhesive Type | Acrylic | ||
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 2.1 Milli-inch (mil) | ||
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.05 mm | ||
| Brands | 3M™ | ||
| Elongation at Break | 170 | ||
| Tensile Strength (metric) | 42 N/100mm |
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