3M™ UHMW PE Film Tape 5423
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Highlights
- Translucent, abrasion resistant backing helps protect surfaces from wear
- Low coefficient of friction for ‘slip plane’ effect between surfaces
- Rubber adhesive provides good initial tack for immediate bonding to material surface
- Can help reduce squeaks, rattles and other noises that occur with movement
- Used in applications where lubrication is not possible because of contamination
- Liner makes it ideal for fabricating or die-cutting into various lengths and shapes
3M™ UHMW PE Film Tape 5423 protects surfaces from abrasion. Our tape has a thickness 0.025 mm that offers excellent abrasion resistance, making it ideal for many tough impact wear or sliding applications. It creates a ‘slip plane’ effect to allow contact without wear.
3M™ UHMW Film Tape 5423 is often used in general industrial applications to help control squeaks and rattles due to vibration or wear of metal and plastic materials. Our UHMW-PE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) film tape provides good chemical resistance and excellent abrasion resistance that helps ensure a long wear life. The tape is mounted on a liner, making it easy to die-cut to meet the demands of specific applications. It is ideal for applications requiring a low coefficient of friction and the movement of parts and/or materials. This slick surface tape is primarily used in aerospace, automotive, printing and MRO industries. Recommended applications: • Flat conveyor guide rails and chutes • Spray booth liners • Tank and bin liners • Drawer and cabinet slides • Protecting aluminium sheets on stretch forming presses The science behind the tape The effectiveness of the tape lies in its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) backing. UHMW-PE is a thermoplastic that has a unique combination of properties, such as exceptional hardness and low surface energy. The ultra-high molecular weight of this tape significantly reduces friction to create an effective solution for anti-stick and easy-release requirements. The abrasion resistance of UHMW-PE is greater than PTFE and increases as the molecular weight increases. The extraordinary durability and versatility of UHMW-PE is used by designers and engineers in many industries worldwide. UHMW-PE based products offer a host of exceptional attributes that include high abrasion resistance, low coefficient of friction and one of the highest impact strength ratings of any thermoplastic. These attributes make them ideal for tough impact wear or sliding applications. The low coefficient of friction characteristic is surpassed only by PTFE; however, UHMW-PE tape has superior abrasion resistance.
Suggested applications
- Reducing squeaks and rattles in automotive and transportation assemblies
- Lining of conveyors, chutes, blades, slides and guide rails
- Flat conveyor guide rails and chutes
- Separating dissimilar parts to reduce noise and friction
- Protecting aluminium sheets on stretch forming presses
Typical Properties
| Adhesion Strength (Imperial) | 26 oz/in |
| Adhesion Strength (metric) | 28 N/100mm |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
| Applications | Reducing Wear Mechanical Equipment |
| Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 1.7 mil, 2 mil |
| Back-Side Adhesive Thickness | 0.05 mm, 0.25 mm |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 10 mil |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.25 mm |
| Backing Material | Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 10 mil |
| Backing Thickness (metric) | 0.13 mm, 0.25 mm |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Elongation at Break | 5.3, 520% |
| Industries | Appliance, Electronics, General Industry, Specialty Vehicle, Metalworking, Military and Government, Transportation, Aerospace, Automotive, MRO |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 107 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 225 ℉ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -34 ℃ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -30 ℉ |
| Primary Liner | 60# Densified Kraft, Silicone Treated Paper |
| Product Colour | Transparent |
| Product Form | Roll |
| Shelf Life in Months (from date of manufacture) | 18 |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Specifications Met | ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, ASTM D3759 |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 55.0 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (metric) | 963 N/100mm, 1500 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 12 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.3 mm |
| Units per Case | 1.0, 3.0, 6.0, 9.0, 12.0 |
| Overall Height (Imperial) | 11.7 mil |
| Overall Height (Metric) | 0.3 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 18 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 16.45 m, 16.5 m |
| Overall Thickness (Imperial) | 12 mil |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.75 in, 1 in, 1.5 in, 2 in, 4 in, 10 in, 24 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 19.05 mm, 25 mm, 38.1 mm, 51 mm, 101.6 mm, 254 mm, 609.6 mm |
Resources
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 19.05 mm, 25 mm, 38.1 mm, 51 mm, 101.6 mm, 254 mm, 609.6 mm | |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.3 mm | |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.75 in, 1 in, 1.5 in, 2 in, 4 in, 10 in, 24 in | |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 12 mil | |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene | |
| Product Colour | Transparent |
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