Tekra offers a wide variety of 3M™ Single Coated Tapes to fit your application needs. Follow along as we highlight the line of the 3M™ Specialty Tape Solutions.
3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425
3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425 has a high thermal conductivity that enhances heating or cooling efficiency. This tape also resists outdoor weathering and UV degradation for long term performance.
Commonly used for:
- Heat shielding of delicate parts
- Aircraft chemical paint strip masking
- Refrigerator and freezer copper coil attachment
- Reflective layer for lighting
- Sealing out air and moisture
3M™ Vinyl Tape 471
3M™ Vinyl Tape 471 is a chemical resistant and extremely conformable vinyl backed tape. This tape has color throughout, giving it the ability to resist scrapes, wear, and weathering making it a great option for marking aisles or safety hazards.
Commonly used for:
- Durable marking of aisles and corridors in factories, warehouses, hospitals, and retail spaces
- Marking of safety hazards on walls, stairs, and pipes
- Fine line paint masking
- Sealing
- High visibility splicing
- Decorative trim
- Surface protection
3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 361
When a high-temperature resistance and high tensile strength is needed, think 3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 361. This abrasion resistant tape is coated with a silicone adhesive.
Commonly used for:
- Splicing of fabrics and textured surfaces
- Aerospace panel sealing
- Welding backup
- Wire harness protection
3M™ Polyester Tape 850
Commonly used for film splicing, defect marking, edge reinforcement, and sealing, 3M™ Polyester Tape 850 maintains color well after long term aging. This polyester backed tape has transparent options for virtually invisible splices.
Commonly used for:
- Film splicing
- Defect marking
- Edge reinforcement
- Sealing
- Color coding
3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490
This single coated tape offers an extremely low coefficient of friction which creates a smooth, non-stick surface over a variety of substrates to assist in the movement of web materials in many types of roll-wrap lay flat applications.
Commonly used for:
- Wrapping web rollers to reduce friction
- Covering web former edges to minimize friction during folding
- Noise reduction of parts where surfaces rub together
- Increasing wear life of parts
- Providing excellent mold release in composite bonding
3M™ UHMW-PE Tape 5423
Coated with a rubber adhesive, this tape is an effective solution for noise and vibration problems. 3M™ UHMW-PE Tape 5423 also has excellent abrasion resistance, providing long wear life.
Commonly used for:
- Reducing squeaks and rattles in automotive and transportation assemblies
- Lining of conveyors, chutes, blades, slides and guide rails
- Noise reduction in escalators and elevators
- Separating dissimilar parts to reduce noise and friction
Call Tekra at (888) 988-5546 or contact us here to request a quote or sample of any of these tapes.