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5480

PTFE Skived Film Tape

5480 is a 3.7 mil. skived PTFE (polytetrafluorethylene) film backing with a silicone adhesive used for wrapping applications and sealing and masking applications. Skived film tapes demonstrate good conformability when wrapping rollers. This tape provides excellent chemical resistance except or organic solvents. The silicone adhesive will be attacked by commercial organic solvents and 5480 and 5481 tapes are not recommended for applications requiring organic resistance. To help prevent wrinkling or bubbling of the backing on PTFE film tapes when they are subjected to temperatures above 250°F, pre-heat the surface to at least 150°F (preferred 180°F) to obtain best results.

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Backing/Carrier PTFE - Skived
Adhesive Silicone
Thickness 3.7 Mils
Tensile 27.00 lbs/in
Elongation 140.00%
Adhesive Activation Pressure
Adhesion (unwind) 20 oz/in
Min. Application Temp 50° F
Min. Service Temp -65° F
Max Short-Term Temp 400° F
Max Long-Term Temp 250° F

Product Features

  • Skived PTFE film has a low coefficient of friction
  • Skived PTFE film has an easy release liner
  • Skived PTFE film is conformable
  • Silicone adhesive is resistant to most checmical, solvents and salts
  • Silicone adhesive has a high temperature performance
  • Silicone adhesive has long aging
  • Improves movement of materials
  • Minimizes clean up of viscous substrates
  • Stays put; minimizes rework
  • Reduces clean up
  • Increases productivity

Adhesive Tape Applications

  • Wrapping rubber laminating rollers on hot polyethylene extruders to create a release surface to minimize clean up
  • Easy release surface provided by wrapping rollers, plates, belts, etc. where build up of sticky materials and inks can occur
  • Chemical resistant surface for sealing and masking

Adhesive Tape Colors

  • Gray

Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.

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.

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