Budnick Converting ®
3M
5481
PTFE Skived Film Tape
3M5481 is a 6.8 mil. skived PTFE (polytetrafluorethylene) film backing with a silicone adhesive used for many wrapping applications and sealing and masking applications. Skived film tapes demonstrate good conformability when wrapping rollers. This tape provides excellent chemical resistance except to 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 above250°F, pre-heat the surface to at least 150°F (preferred 180°F) to obtain best results. CAUTION: when PTFE film tape is exposed to temperatures above 400°F small qauntities of hazardous vapors may be released. Inhalation of these vapors may be harmful or may cause respiratory tract irritation. Do not heat or expose PTFE film tape to temperatures above 400°F. To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of manufacture and store under normal conditions of 60°F to 80°F and 40 to 60% relative humidity in the original carton.
Converting Services
- Precision Cutting
- Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Printing
- Laminating and Coating
- Spooling and Finishing
- Consulting & Process Audit
- Prototyping
- Inventory Management
At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.
| Backing/Carrier | PTFE - Skived |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Silicone |
| Thickness | 6.8 Mils |
| Tensile | 49.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 335.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 32 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
- Silicone adhesive
- Low coefficient of friction
- Easy release
- Conformable
- Resistant to most chemicals, solvents and salts
- High temperature performance
- Long aging
- Skived PTFE film has low coefficient of friction
- Skived PTFE film has an easy release surface
- Skived PTFE film is conformable
- Silicone adhesive is resistant to most chemicals, solvents and salts
- Silicone adhesive has a high temperature performance
- Silicone adhesive has long aging properties
- 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.