3M
443

***Discontinued*** Double Coated Film Tape

Discontinued A 5.0 mil. double coated tape featuring R-40 rubber adhesive with a polyester backing used for bonding similar/ dissimilar materials, such as metals, papers, paints and most plastics. R-40 is a pressure-sensitive, medium-firm rubber-resin adhesive system. It features good hloding power to a wide variety of materials including most plastics. 443 tape is not recommended for direct exposure to sunlight or other sources of ultra violet light.

Backing/Carrier PET - Polyester
Adhesive Rubber
Thickness 5 Mils
Tensile
Elongation
Adhesion (liner) 85 oz/in
Adhesion (unwind) 85 oz/in
Min. Application Temp 50° F
Min. Service Temp 0° F
Max Short-Term Temp 180° F
Max Long-Term Temp 150° F

Product Features

  • Polyester film backing
  • R-40 rubber resin adhesive coated on both sides
  • 4.0 mil. paper liner
  • Good holding power
  • Bonds to a wide variety of materials

Adhesive Tape Applications

  • Mounting photopolymer printing plates
  • Splicing of papers and plastic films
  • Holding, grinding and polishing pads
  • Holding objects where high shear forces are encountered
  • Miscellaneous joining and holding uses

Adhesive Tape Colors

  • Clear

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.