3M
1430

Aluminum Foil/Reinforced Tape

3M 1430 is a 5.5 mil, aluminum foil/reinforced tape. It is primarily used for general sealant indoors or out.

Backing/Carrier Aluminum
Adhesive Acrylic
Thickness 5.5 Mils
Tensile 19.00 lbs/in
Elongation 12.00%
Adhesive Activation Pressure
Adhesion (unwind) 22 oz/in
Min. Application Temp 32° F
Min. Service Temp -56° F
Max Short-Term Temp 400° F
Max Long-Term Temp 300° F

Product Features

  • Aluminum foil backing reflects hear and light
  • Resists moisture and many solvents
  • 4-mil is non-woven web (foil/cloth)
  • Non-woven web is flexible and easy to handle
  • Excellent edge sealing
  • Puncture and tear resistant
  • Acrylic adhesive is long aging
  • High ultimate bond
  • Water vapor transmission rate: 0.1g H2O/100 sq. in./24 hrs. (1.55 g/m2/24 hrs.)
  • Easily torn by hand
  • Long life protection of parts or equipment
  • Faster application time
  • Helps reduce rework and repair
  • Extended sealing life

Adhesive Tape Applications

  • Sealing or protecting of complex shapes or contoured surfaces
  • Excellent general purpose duct sealing
  • Moisture barrier around windows
  • Electronic sensing of splices for flexible materials
  • Insulation wrap for hoses and other flexible parts
  • Seaming of insulation board
  • General sealant indoors or out

Adhesive Tape Colors

  • Silver

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.

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.