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Double Coated Polyethylene
Foam Tapes
4462W •4462B •4466W •4466B
4492G •4492W •4492B •4496W •4496B
Product Description 3M™ Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tapes 4462W, 4462B, 4466W and 4466B
combine a conformable closed cell foam with a rubber adhesive that provides high
initial adhesion to a variety of surfaces including polyethylene and polypropylene.
3M™ Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tapes 4492G, 4492W, 4492B, 4496W
and 4496B combine a conformable closed cell foam with a high strength acrylic
adhesive that provides good initial tack and offers high ultimate adhesion to a wide
variety of surfaces.
Technical Data June, 2010
Construction
Tapes 4492W
Tapes 4462W Tapes 4466W 4492B Tapes 4496W
4462B 4466B 4492G 4496B
Adhesive Type: 745 (Rubber Adhesive) 430 (Acrylic Adhesive)
Adhesive Carrier: Closed Cell Crosslinked Polyethylene Foam Closed Cell Crosslinked Polyethylene Foam
Thickness: Nominal 1/32 in. 1/16 in. 1/32in. 1/16 in.
0.031 in. 0.062 in. 0.031 in. 0.062 in.
(0.8 mm) (1.6 mm) (0.8 mm) (1.6 mm)
Tolerance 0.025-0.045 in. 0.053-0.080 in. 0.025-0.045 in. 0.053-0.080 in.
(0.6-1.0 mm) (1.4-2.0 mm) (0.6-1.0 mm) (1.4-2.0 mm)
Foam Color: White (W) White (W) White (W) White (W)
Black (B) Black (B) Black (B) Black (B)
Grey (G)
Release Liner: 0.003 in. White Paper 0.003 in. Tan Paper
(0.08 mm) (0.08 mm)
Approximate Density: 6 lb./ft.34 lb./ft.36 lb./ft.34 lb./ft.3
(foam only) (95 kg/m3) (65 kg/m3) (95 kg/m3) (65 kg/m3)
3M™Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tapes
4462W • 4462B • 4466W • 4466B • 4492G • 4492W • 4492B • 4496W • 4496B
Typical Physical
Properties and
Performance
Characteristics
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Tapes 4492W
Tapes 4462W Tapes 4466W 4492B Tapes 4496W
4462B 4466B 4492G 4496B
Peel Adhesion:
To Stainless Steel 8 lb./in. width 8 lb./in. width 8 lb./in. width 8 lb./in. width
Room Temperature (140 N/100 mm) (140 N/100 mm) (140 N/100 mm) (140 N/100 mm)
90° Angle Peel
12 in./min. Jaw Speed
(308 mm/min.)
72 hour Dwell ASTM D-3330
Static Shear:
1/2 in.2(3.23 cm2)72°F (22°C) 1000 g 1000 g 1000 g 1000 g
overlap will hold 120°F (49°C) 250 g 250 g 500 g 500 g
listed weight for 158°F (70°C) — — 250 g 250 g
10,000 min.
ASTM D-3654
Normal Tensile:
(T-Block) 60 lb./in.240 lb./in.260 lb./in.240 lb./in.2
1 in.2(6.45 cm2)(415 kPa) (275 kPa) (415 kPa) (275 kPa)
Jaw Speed 2 in./min.
(50 mm/min.)
72 hour Dwell ASTM D-897
Dynamic Shear:
1 in.2(6.45 cm2) overlap 55 lb./in.235 lb./in.255 lb./in.235 lb./in.2
Jaw Speed 0.5 in./min. (380 kPa) (240 kPa) (380 kPa) (240 kPa)
(12.7 mm/min.) ASTM D-1002
Temperature Resistance:
Short Term (Minutes, Hours) 158°F 180°F
(70°C) (82°C)
Long Term (Days, Weeks) 120°F 158°F
(49°C) (70°C)
U.V. Resistance: Not recommended for direct No apparent degradation when
exposure to U.V. light. exposed for seven days in U.V. chamber.
Solvent Resistance: No apparent degradation when exposed to splash testing of typical hydrocarbon solvents.
Splash testing cycle - 20 seconds
submersion, 20 sec. air dry, 3 cycles
Cold Flex at -20°F (-30°C): No cracking when flexed around a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) mandrel.
Shelf Life: 18 months from date of manufacture 24 months from date of manufacture
when stored in original cartons at 70°F when stored in original cartons at 70°F
(21°C) and 50% relative humidity (21°C) and 50% relative humidity.
Available Sizes: Non-standard sizes may be subject to minimum order requirements.
Standard Roll Length: 72 yds. 36 yds. 72 yds. 36 yds.
(65.8 m) (32.9 m) (65.8 m) (32.9 m)
Maximum Roll Length: 175 yds. 100 yds. 175 yds. 100 yds.
(160.0 m) (91.4 m) (160.0 m) (91.4 m)
Roll Width: 1/8 in. - 48 in. 1/8 in. - 48 in.
(3.2 mm -1219 mm) (3.2 mm - 1219 mm)
Slit rolls 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) up to 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) are only available in standard lengths.
Slitting Tolerance: ± 1/32 in. ± 1/32 in.
± 0.031 in. ± 0.031 in.
(± 0.8 mm) (± 0.8 mm)
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3M™Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tapes
4462W • 4462B • 4466W • 4466B • 4492G • 4492W • 4492B • 4496W • 4496B
Application Techniques • Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact
developed. Firm application pressure helps develop better adhesive contact and
improve bond strength.
• To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean, dry and well
unified. Typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol and water (rubbing
alcohol) or water. Note: Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s precautions and
directions for use when using cleaning solvents.
• Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C). Initial
tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended
because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly
applied, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.
Application Ideas • The foam construction makes these products ideal for many joining, mounting,
gasketing, and sealing applications involving irregular surfaces.
• 3M™ Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tapes 4462 and 4466 are specially
formulated for many indoor general purpose mounting and joining applications,
including bonding to polyethylene, polypropylene and many other plastics, where
moderate temperature and shear performance are required.
• 3M™ Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tapes 4492 and 4496 are formulated for
more demanding indoor and moderate outdoor general purpose mounting and
joining applications.
• Application ideas for these tapes include:
– Signs, Nameplates and Plaques
– Point of Purchase and other Displays
– Plastic Hooks, Racks and Dispensers
– Wire and Cable Clips
– Appliance, Display Case and Electronic Equipment Trim
Features • 3M™ Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tapes 4492 and 4496 series complies
with the performance requirements of American Architectural Manufacturer’s
Association, AAMA 810.1-92 for Expanded Cellular Glazing Tape, Type 1.
Application Equipment To apply adhesives in a wide web format, lamination equipment is required to
ensure acceptable quality. To learn more about working with pressure-sensitive
adhesives please refer to technical bulletin, Lamination Techniques for Converters
of Laminating Adhesives (70-0704-1430-8).
For additional dispenser information, contact your local 3M sales representative, or
the toll free 3M sales assistance number at 1-800-362-3550.
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3M™Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tapes
4462W • 4462B • 4466W • 4466B • 4492G • 4492W • 4492B • 4496W • 4496B
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based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
information is not guaranteed.
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