3M PTFE TAPES

3M PTFE TAPES

3M PTFE TAPES

3M 5490

3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490

3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490: The Ultimate Solution for Reducing Friction and Improving Performance

Discover the Benefits of 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490. 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490 is designed to provide an exceptionally slick, non-stick surface, making it an ideal choice for various industrial applications where smooth movement, clean-up, and reliability are paramount. This high-performance tape utilizes an extruded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film backing and a pressure-sensitive silicone adhesive to create a low-friction, non-stick surface that is easy to remove from many substrates, even after exposure to high temperatures.

Key Features

  • Non-Stick PTFE Surface: The PTFE film backing offers an exceptionally smooth surface that minimizes friction and prevents sticking, ensuring easy clean-up and efficient material movement.

  • Reliable Silicone Adhesive: The pressure-sensitive silicone adhesive ensures clean removal from a variety of surfaces without leaving any residue, even under challenging conditions.

  • Wide Temperature Range: With a temperature resistance from -65°F (-54°C) to 500°F (260°C), this tape performs reliably on heated machinery and equipment, making it suitable for a broad range of applications.

  • Superior Chemical Resistance: Resistant to many chemicals, 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490 is ideal for applications where exposure to harsh chemicals is a concern, providing a reliable barrier.

  • Enhanced Strength and Durability: The tape’s high strength and abrasion resistance reduce friction, rattle, and machinery noise, enhancing operational efficiency and extending equipment lifespan.

  • Lies Flatter, Performs Better: Unlike skived PTFE film tapes, the extruded PTFE film tape lays flatter, offering a more consistent, non-skid surface.

Optimize Your Industrial Applications

3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490 is perfect for applications where reducing friction, noise, and wear is essential. Its low coefficient of friction and durable construction make it ideal for:

  • Web Processing: Use as a roll-wrap for web processing, belts, and plates to prevent material buildup and ensure smooth operation.

  • High-Temperature Applications: Ideal for bundling and harnessing high-temperature wires, ensuring secure and reliable performance in extreme conditions.

  • Noise Reduction: Minimize squeaks, rattles, and noise in moving machinery components.

  • Protective Lining: Effective for lining chutes, troughs, and ducts to facilitate smooth material flow and protect surfaces.

  • Chemical Shielding: Provides a temporary barrier against chemicals, enhancing safety and equipment longevity.

  • Mold Release: Excellent for use in composite bonding applications, offering easy mold release properties.

What Makes PTFE Special?

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is renowned for its unique properties, including a low coefficient of friction, high heat resistance, and exceptional chemical resistance. Used widely across various industries, PTFE is ideal for reducing friction, preventing wear, and ensuring energy efficiency in machinery. 3M™ takes this versatile material through a specialized extrusion process to create a thin, durable film, combining it with a proprietary silicone adhesive to deliver a reliable and high-performance tape solution.

Choose 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490 for Superior Performance

3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490 stands out as an innovative, high-performance solution for reducing friction, improving surface movement, and protecting equipment from wear and damage. Whether you need to protect surfaces, reduce noise, or enhance equipment longevity, this versatile tape is designed to meet the demands of your most challenging applications. Trust 3M™ for durability, reliability, and exceptional performance in every use.

Technical data:

Adhesive Type: Silicone
Application:Vibration Damping
Backing (Carrier) Material: Extruded PTFE
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric): 0.05 mm
Brands: 3M™

Color Name: Brown
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius): 260 ℃
Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius): -54 ℃
Product Color: Brown
Shelf Life: 18 Month, 24 Month

Tensile Strength (Metric): 30.4 N/100mm, 304 N/100mm, 385 N/100mm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric): 0.09 mm, 0.093 mm, 0.0939 mm, 0.094 mm
Overall Length (Metric): 10.05 m, 10.058 m, 32.9 m, 32.91 m, 32.918 m, 33 m, 65.83 m, 98.755 m
Overall Width (Metric): 1.3 cm, 1.9 cm, 2.5 cm, 3.8 cm, 5.1 cm, 6.35 mm, 25.4 mm, 25.5 mm, 38.1 mm, 76.2 mm, 101.6 mm, 127 mm, 170.18 mm, 304.8 mm, 355.6 mm

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