3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483
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Details
Highlights
- Extremely flexible backing enables tape to stretch and conform to textured and irregular surfaces
- Polyethylene backing has a low water vapor transmission rate and provides good solvent, alkali resistance
- Rubber adhesive bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces
- Tape remains adhered and flexible to temperatures as low as -20°F
- Vivid colors and smooth backing provide excellent glossy appearance
- Black tape has excellent UV resistance and can be used outdoors for up to 12 months
Constructed with an extremely conformable backing, 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 is 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.
Conformable Backing for a Variety of Applications
Our 3M™ 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 as low -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.
Recommended Applications
- General sealing of containers and irregular shaped objects
- Separation of dissimilar metals
- Decorative, safety marking and color coding
- Nuclear power plant maintenance applications
- Corrosion sensitive applications
- Outdoor applications of sealing, protecting and preserving
Typical Properties
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene Film |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.1 mm |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Core Size (metric) | 76 mm |
| Elongation at Break | 300.0 % |
| Industries | General Industrial, Transportation, Specialty Vehicle, Automotive, Military and Government, MRO |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 76 ℃, 77 ℃, 93 ℃ |
| Performance Level | High Performance |
| Product Colour | Black, Transparent, White, Red, Yellow, Blue |
| Shelf Life | 18 Month |
| Specifications Met | MIL STD 2041D(SH), ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, ASTM D3759 |
| Tensile Strength (metric) | 17.5 N/100mm, 175 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.13 mm |
| Units per Case | 12.0 Roll, 24.0 Roll, 36.0 Roll |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 Metre, 32.91 Metre |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 2.5 mm, 5.1 mm, 25.4 cm, 50.8 mm, 76.2 cm |
Resources
Polyethylene Tape 483Data Sheets
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 2.5 mm, 5.1 mm, 25.4 cm, 50.8 mm, 76.2 cm | ||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.13 mm | ||
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene Film | ||
| Product Colour | Black, Transparent, White, Red, Yellow, Blue | ||
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
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