Budnick Converting ®
3M
4466W
Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tape
3M 4466 is a 62.0 mil. double coated polyethylene foam tape with rubber adhesive is ideal for many joining, mounting, gasketing, and sealing applications involving irregular surfaces. 4466W tape 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 745 rubber, pressure-sensitive adhesive that provides excellent initial tack and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces, including many low surface energy plastics. Solvent splash testing cycle = 20 seconds submersion and 20 seconds air dry through 3 cycles. Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact developed. Firm application pressure helps develop better adhesive contact and improve bond strength. To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean, dry and well unified. Typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol and water (rubbing alcohol) or water. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's precautions and directions for use when using cleaning solvents. Initial tape application to surfaces below 50°F is not recommended because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly applied, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory. See 3M data sheet for Dispenser Suggestions.
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 | PE - Polyethylene |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Rubber |
| Thickness | 62 Mils |
| Tensile | 40.00 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
- Aproximate density: 4 lb. cubic ft.
- Static shear 1/2in. squared overlap will hold 1000 gms. at 72°F for 10,000 min.
- Not resistant to UV exposure
- Dynamic shear: 35 lb./ in. squared
- Thickness tolerance: 53.0 mil. - 80.0 mil.
- Thickness nominal: 62.0 mil.
- 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
- Specially formulated for 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
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.