3M™ Metalized Film Tape 8437
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Highlights
- Metalized surface provides some of the advantages of a metal tape without the associated weight
- Mirror-like finish gives the tape high visibility where it is needed and maintains its bright appearance for up to 3 months
- Thin, high strength polyester film meets low caliper requirements which won't interfere with most machinery processes
- Liner is convenient for die-cutting and applications to large surface areas, or applications where there is a narrow gap
- Abrasion resistance protects surface from abrasion and rough handling
- Pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive for clarity and long-term holding
3M™ Metalized Film Tape 8437 is comprised of a relatively thin polyester backing with a metalized coating on both side of the film providing a mirror-like finish with low emissivity and a versatile, long lasting acrylic adhesive. A silicone coated release liner helps with ease of handling and allows for large area applications and die-cutting custom shapes.
3M™ Metalized Film Tape 8437 is comprised of a 1 mil polyester backing with a metalized coating on both sides of the film to provide a mirror-like finish with low emissivity. It is coated with a versatile, long lasting acrylic adhesive. This backing provides some of the advantages of a metal tape without the associated weight. A mirror-like finish gives the tape high visibility and maintains its bright appearance for up to 3 months. The tape is mounted on a polyester backing that provides long-term aging, high tear resistance, good temperature resistance and high strength. The liner allows for large applications and die-cutting of custom shapes, as well as providing additional stiffness for application in narrow gaps.
Recommended Applications
Splice detection
Applications where reflectivity and low emissivity are desired
Applications requiring a conductive surface
Decorating and identification
Long Last Bond to a Variety of Materials
3M™ Metalized Film Tape 8437 is coated with a transparent acrylic adhesive. This pressure sensitive adhesive grabs on contact, holds securely and features excellent aging properties for a long lasting bond to a variety of materials including metals. This tape can withstand a broad spectrum of temperatures ranging from -60°F/-50°C to 300°F/150°C.
Typical Properties
| Adhesion Strength (metric) | 44 N/100mm |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Back-Side Adhesive Thickness (metric) | 0.023 mm |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Aluminized Polyester, Polyester |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.02 mm |
| Backing Thickness (metric) | 0.023 mm |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Elongation at Break | 70 |
| Industries | Specialty Vehicle, Appliance, Military and Government, General Industrial, Print, Transportation, Automotive |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 93 ℃ |
| Product Colour | Silver |
| Product Form | Roll |
| Shelf Life in Months (from date of manufacture) | 12 |
| Tensile Strength (metric) | 35 N/100mm, 350 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.05 mm |
| Units per Case | 36.0 Roll, 72.0 Roll |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 65.83 Metre |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 12.7 mm, 25.4 mm, 50.8 mm |
Resources
8437 Two-Sided Metalized Polyester TapeData Sheets
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 12.7 mm, 25.4 mm, 50.8 mm | |||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.05 mm | |||
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Aluminized Polyester, Polyester | |||
| Product Colour | Silver | |||
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
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