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Scapa Tapes North America UB40
Unsupported Adhesive Transfer

General Information
Unifilm® UB40 is a 4 mil, unsupported adhesive transfer. It is primarily used for nameplates, faceplates and bonding to low surface energy plastics. It is also used in foam gasketing or sound attenuation, application of decorative parts and applications where high initial adhesion is required.
Backing Adhesive
(unwind)
Thickness
(total)
Liner Type
(outer)
  Acrylic 4.00 mil  

Adhesion to Steel
180° Peel
Adhesive Activation Tensile Strength Elongation Percent
267.00 oz/in Pressure    

Min Application
Temp
Min Service
Temp
Max Short-Term
Temp
Max Long-Term
Temp
65 °F -50 °F 200 °F  
Adhesive Tape Features
  • Adhesive film laminates well to a variety of substrates, including untreated polyolefins
  • Adhesive gives immediate high bonds
  • Adhesive is clear and has excellent UV resistance, and humidity resistance
  • UL recognition to UL standard #969 for Marking & Labeling Systems
  • Approved by General Electric for use of Lexan
  • Peel adhesion to stainless steel (PSTC 1 Mod./180°) 20 min. @ RT = 109 oz/in.
  • Peel adhesion to untreated polypropylene (PSTC 1 Mod./180°) 1 wk. @ 158°F (70°C) = 86oz/in
  • Holding power (PSTC 7 Mod./178°) 4.4 psi (1/2x1x1000g) @ RT = 2 hours
  • Humidity resistance % peel retention after 1 wk. @ 100°F (38°C)/100% RH = 100%
  • Water resistance % peel retention after 24 hour soak = 100%
  • Release liner systems: Single Liner: No. 4--76# Bleached lay flat; No. 5--60# Natural lay flat; No. 7--60# Bleached kraft; No. 8--80# Bleached kraft
Adhesive Tape Applications
  • Nameplates, faceplates, bonding to low surface energy plastics
  • Foam gasketing or sound attenuation
  • Application of decorative parts
  • Applications where high initial adhesion is required
Adhesive Tape Markets Served
Adhesive Tape Colors
  • Amber

Comparable products

Backing Adhesive Thickness Adhesion
 N/A   Acrylic   4.00mil   267.00oz/in 

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