We developed 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 as a high performance and versatile tape with a wide operational temperature range that remains flexible down to -20 degrees F. We manufacture this tape in a variety of colors using a polyethylene backing with a strong rubber adhesive.
For nuclear power plant construction and maintenance applications use 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483. Our high performance and versatile tape has a wide operational temperature range that remains flexible down to -29°C. It stretches and conforms to irregular surfaces and is both acid and alkali resistant. Its polyethylene backing provides good solvent resistance.
Adhesive Type | Rubber |
Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene Film |
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 3.9 mil |
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.1 mm |
Brands | 3M™ |
Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
Core Size (metric) | 76 mm |
Elongation at Break | 300.0 Percent |
Industries | Specialty Vehicle, MRO, Automotive, Military and Government, Transportation, General Industry |
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 77 ℃ |
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 170 ℉ |
Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -20 ℉ |
Performance Level | High Performance |
Product Colour | Transparent |
Shelf Life | 18 Month |
Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 10.0 lb/in |
Tensile Strength (metric) | 17.5 N/100mm, 175 N/100mm |
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 5 mil |
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.13 mm |
Units per Case | 24.0 Roll |
Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
Overall Length (Metric) | 32.91 m |
Overall Width (Imperial) | 2 in |
Overall Width (Metric) | 50.8 mm |