Polyethylene Film Tapes .
Polyethylene Film Tapes ...
PRODUCT NUMBER/SPECIFICATIONS
5.5 mil Low density polyethylene film tape coated on one side with a synthetic solvent rubber based adhesive remains permanently tacky and bonds well to most surfaces over a wide range of temperatures; excellent low temperature bond. Tough polyethylene backing offers good abrasion and tear resistance. Highly conformable, waterprof and resistant to chemical deterioration. 3" core.
Applications...
Ideal for polyethylene spicing; patching/reparing poly sheeting used in boating and RV industry; surface protection & electroplate masking; wire identification; packaging; etc. Works well in most applications where a low thread count polyethylene coated cloth tape is being used.
Physical properties ...
| Total thickness |
9.0 mil (0.229mm) |
| Film thickness |
5.5 mil |
| Adhesive |
S.B. Synthetic Rubber. |
| Tensile strength |
22 lbs/in. |
| Elongation |
100% |
| Adhesion steel |
70 oz/in. |
| Adhesion to Backing |
35 oz/in. |
Alternative to 3M #481, Covalence #827; Scapa #136; PATCO #W4300; Shurtape #VP555.
Mill:
- A "mil" is a unit of thickness equal to one thousandth of an inch.
- To convert mil to inches take mil & divide by 1000.
- Thus, a 2 mil bag would be .002 inches thick.
- Example: Ex: 2 mil/1000 =.002 inches