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Specialty Tape Solutions

To meet challenges in many markets

Appliance

Aerospace

Automotive

MRO

(Maintenance

Repair

Operations)

Construction

Paper

and Print

Commercial

Transport

Marine

Electronics

And More

Resist, conduct, reflect, protect, mark,

mask, repel, color-code, slide, cover, and quiet

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Beyond Specialty Six – more than 120 solutions for many industries

Beyond the Specialty Six , more than 120 3M

™

Specialty Tapes are available to

meet design and process challenges of many industries.

Appliance

Aerospace

Automotive

MRO

(Maintenance

Repair

Operations)

Construction

Paper

and Print

Commercial

Transport

Marine

Electronics

And More

™

Aluminum Foil Tape 425

• High thermal conductivity enhances efficiency

of heating or cooling

• High heat reflectivity to protect temperature-sensitive

materials against heat damage and hot spots

• Protect parts from flame damage

• Seal and protect from dust and moisture

• Resist UV degradation for long term performance

™

Vinyl Tape 471

• Easily apply color coding, markings, and identification

to aisles, lanes, hazard areas, tools, and equipment

• Fine line paint masking

• Protect surfaces against abrasion and chemicals

• Add decorative trim that also reinforces and seals

• Splice with high visibility • Seal riveted seams

™

Damping Foil 2552

• Reduce structure borne noise in metal and composite

panels and support structures

• Reduce vibrational fatigue to decrease wear and tear on

parts and lower the risk of part loosening and displacement

• Eliminate stiffeners in some designs

• Effectively damp with as little as 10% surface coverage

Wide variety

of applications

™

Polyester Film Tape 850

• Make butt and other splices that require

high tensile strength and thin caliper

• Seal, protect, and reinforce in a wide variety

of applications

• Color code or decorate with long term holding

• Transparency with clean removal and long term clarity

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Glass Cloth Tape 361

• Thermal spray masking

• Splice fabric and other textured surfaces when

high tensile strength is necessary

• Protect surfaces against abrasion

• Protect against high temperature to pass FAA flame

resistance regulations

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PTFE Film Tape 5490

• Wrap web rollers with a slippery, low energy surface

for smoother material movement

• Cover web former edges to minimize friction

during folding

• Anti-stick for ready release and clean-up of hot plastic;

prevent plastic film from sticking to heat bar

• Protect surfaces against heat, chemicals, and friction

Selection simplicity

and versatility

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Selection simplicity and versatility Beyond Specialty Six – more than 120 solutions for many industries Beyond the Specialty Six , more than 120 3M ™ Specialty Tapes are available to meet design and process challenges of many industries.
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Bringing better ideas to the surface Wide variety of technical solutions 3M ™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425 Technical parameters Key characteristics Adhesive: • Thermally conductive to maximize heating and cooling efficiency Backing Thickness: Total Thickness: Acrylic for long term performance • Moisture and solvent resistant to seal and protect sensitive surfaces 2.8 mils (0.07 mm) • Heat and light reflective 4.6 mils (0.