Budnick Converting ®
3M
1446
***Discontinued*** Aluminum Foil Tape
DISCONTINUED BY 3M 8/2006 3M 1446 is a 3.0 mil, aluminum foil tape. It is primarily used indoors or out for general purpose holding, patching and sealing applications.
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 | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Acrylic |
| Thickness | 3 Mils |
| Tensile | 18.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 4.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 35 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 32° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | -225° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Aluminum foil backing is long term protection
- Heat reflective helps protect parts from heat
- Flame resistant
- Acrylic adhesive is long aging
- Paper liner is die cutable
- Rolling ball tack = 0.4 in.
- Helps protect parts from water, dust or chemical damage
- Will not support combustion
- Helps reduce need for replacing
- Can be cut to specific dimensions
Adhesive Tape Applications
- General purpose heat reflector
- Mechanically hold wires and cooling coils to appliance walls
- Securing and heat transfer medium in the refrigeration industry
- General purpose holding, patching and sealing applications - indoors and out
- Adheres well to "low surface energy" substrates
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Silver
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.