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3M 9653
***Discontinued*** Adhesive Transfer Tape

General Information
Discontinued 3M product. Please use Compare-A-Tape to locate a substitute. **3M suggests 9672 as an alternate. **A 3.5 mil transfer tape that offers excellent adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces, including low surface energy plastics. This tape consists of polycoated kraft liner for lay flat, moisture stability and excellent processing of plastic graphic overlays. This pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive is one of nine tapes that belongs to an adhesive family and is available in several thicknesses. The thicknesses offer a wide variety of surface bonding and provide a variety of liner configurations to help ensure process flexibility. 9653LE has excellent adhesion to surface contaminated lightly with oil typically used with machine parts. This tape also has offers excellent bond to low surface energy plastic, such as polypropylene and powder coatings.
Backing Adhesive
(unwind)
Thickness
(total)
Liner Type
(outer)
  Acrylic 3.50 mil Paper (6.0 mil. 83# polycoated, no print)

Adhesion to Steel
180° Peel
Adhesive Activation Tensile Strength Elongation Percent
  Pressure    

Min Application
Temp
Min Service
Temp
Max Short-Term
Temp
Max Long-Term
Temp
50 °F 0 °F 250 °F 150 °F
Adhesive Tape Features
  • 300LSE hi-strength acrylic adhesive
  • 90° peel adhesion to polycarbonate (plastic) = 67 oz./in.
  • 90° peel adhesion to polypropylene (plastic) = 52 oz./in.
  • Bond strength increases as a function of time and temperature
  • High humidity has minimal effect on adhesive performance
  • UV exposure has no effect on nameplates or decorative trim
  • Immersion in water has no effect on bond
  • Bond strength increases after cycling four times through 4 hours at 158°F and -20°F and 16 hours at 73°F
  • Holds securely after exposure to numerous chemicals including oil, mild acids and alkalis
  • Resistant to heat up to 250°F
Adhesive Tape Applications
  • Long term bonding of graphic nameplates and overlays to surfaces such as metal and low surface energy plastics in the aerospace, medical and industrial equipment, automotive, appliance and electronic markets
  • Bonding metal nameplates and rating in the aerospace, medical and industrial equipment, automotive, appliance and electronic markets
Adhesive Tape Markets Served
Adhesive Tape Colors

Comparable products
Backing Adhesive Thickness Adhesion
    Acrylic   3.50mil   oz/in 

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The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.

It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.

Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.

Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.