3
Polyethylene Tape
5421 ? 5423
Technical Data
Product Description
July, 2005
3M? Polyethylene Tape 5421 and 5423 has a rubber adhesive which provides an
excellent abrasion resistant surface.
Product Construction
Backing
Ultra-high molecular
Adhesive
Rubber
Liner
60#
Color
Translucent
Standard Roll Length
18 yds. (16.4 m)
weight polyethylene
densified kraft
Typical Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
3M tape 5421
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Backing Thickness:
Total Tape Thickness:
(without liner)
Liner Thickness:
Temperature Use Range:
3M tape 5423
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Backing Thickness:
Total Tape Thickness:
(without liner)
Liner Thickness:
Temperature Use Range:
26 oz./in width (28 N/100 mm)
30 lbs./in. width (526 N/100 mm)
275%
5.0 mils (0.13 mm)
6.7 mils (0.17 mm)
3.5 mils (0.09 mm)
-30° to 225°F (-34° to 107°C)
26 oz./in width (28 N/100 mm)
55 lbs./in. width (963 N/100 mm)
300%
10 mils (0.25 mm)
11.7 mils (0.30 mm)
3.5 mils (0.09 mm)
-30° to 225°F (-34° to 107°C)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
D-3652
D-3652
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
D-3652
D-3652
Features
? Thick caliper UHMW polyethylene tape for extended service life as a protective
surface against extreme wear.
? UHMW polyethylene is a thermoplastic that has a unique combination of properties
which make it ideal for many tough impact wear or sliding applications.
? Liner makes it ideal for fabricating or die-cutting into various lengths and shapes.
? Outstanding abrasion resistance so will outwear many types of PTFE and other
materials in sliding applications.
? Low coefficient of friction exceeded only by the PTFE’s.
? Self-lubricating so can often be used where lubrication is not possible because of
contamination.
? Sound damping for high energy absorption capacity helps reduce noise levels in
machinery and equipment.
