3M
4462W
Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tape
3M 4462 is a 31.0 mil. double coated polyethylene foam tape with 745 rubber adhesive ideal for many joining, mounting, gasketing, and sealing applications involving irregular surfaces. 4462W is a white colored tape that combines a conformable closed cell foam with a rubber adhesive that provides high initial adhesion to a variety of surfaces including polyethylene and polypropylene. This tape uses the 745 rubber, pressure-sensitive adhesive that provides excellent initial tack and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces, including many low surface energy plastics.
| Backing/Carrier | PE - Polyethylene |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Rubber |
| Thickness | 31 Mils |
| Tensile | 60.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | |
| Adhesion (liner) | 128 oz/in |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 128 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 50° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | 158° F |
| Max Long-Term Temp | 120° F |
Product Features
- Closed cell crosslinked polyethylene foam backing
- High initial adhesion to a variety of surfaces including polyethylene and polypropylene
- Approximate density (foam only): 6lb. cubic ft.
- Static shear 1/2 in. squared overlap will hold 1000 gms. at 72°F for 10,000 min.
- Thickness tolerance: 25.0 mil. - 45.0 mil.
- Thickness nominal: 31.0 mil.
- Dynamic shear: 55 lb./in. squared
- Not recommended for direct exposure to UV light
- Specially formulated for many indoor general purpose mounting and joining applications where moderate temperature and shear performance is required
- No apparent degradation when exposed to splash testing of typical hydrocarbon solvents
- No cracking when flexed around a 1/4 in. mandrel at -20°F
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Joining, mounting, gasketing and sealing applications
- Specially formulated for many indoor general purpose mounting and joining
- Bonding to polyethylene, polypropylene and many other plastics
- For polyethylene foam tape: signs, nameplates and plaques/ point of purchase and other displays/ plastic hooks, racks and dispensers/ wire and cable clips/ appliance, display case and electronic equipment trim
Adhesive Tape Colors
- White
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.