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PTFE Skived Film Tape
5480 • 5481
Product Description 3M™ PTFE Skived Film Tape 5480 and 5481 has a film backing with a silicone
adhesive.
Technical Data August, 2010
ASTM Test Method
3M tape 5480
Adhesion to Steel: 20 oz./in. width (22 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 27 lbs./in. width (473 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 140% D-3759
Backing Thickness: 2.0 mils (0.05 mm) D-3652
Total Tape Thickness: 3.7 mils (0.09 mm) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: -65° to 500°F (-54° to 260°C)
3M tape 5481
Adhesion to Steel: 32 oz./in. width (35 N/100 mm) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 49 lbs./in. width (858 N/100 mm) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 335% D-3759
Backing Thickness: 5.0 mils (0.13 mm) D-3652
Total Tape Thickness: 6.8 mils (0.17 mm) D-3652
Temperature Use Range: -65° to 500°F (-54° to 260°C)
Product Construction
Backing Adhesive Color Standard Roll Length
Skived PTFE Silicone Gray 36 yds. (32.9 m)
(polytetrafluoroethylene)
Features • Skived film tapes demonstrate good conformability when wrapping rollers.
• Provides excellent chemical resistance except to organic solvents. Note: The
silicone adhesive will be attacked by commercial organic solvents and so are not
recommended for applications requiring organic resistance.
CAUTION: When PTFE film tape is exposed to temperatures above 600°F
(316°C), small quantities of hazardous vapors may be released. INHALATION
OF THESE VAPORS MAY BE HARMFUL OR MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION. Do not heat or expose PTFE film tape to temperatures
above 600°F (316°C).
Typical Physical
Properties Note: The follo wing technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
3M™PTFE Skiv ed Film Tape
5480 • 5481
A pplication Ideas • Wrapping rubber laminating rollers on hot polyethylene extruders to create a
release surface to help minimize clean-up.
• Easy-release surface provided by wrapping rollers, plates, belts, etc. where build-
up of sticky materials and inks can occur.
• Chemical resistant surface for sealing and masking.
Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of
manufacture.
Storage Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in
the original carton.
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Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
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