3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8681HS
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Highlights
- Tough, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer has a high shear strength adhesive and offers a high level of resistance to scratches, tears, erosion and punctures
- This HS tape is available in matte clear, 36118 Gray, 36173 Gray, 36251 Gray, 36270 Gray, 36320 Gray and 36375 Gray
- Conformable tape is easy to apply and conforms over curved surfaces
- Can be painted over, or applied to painted surfaces
- Acrylic adhesive adheres to a wide variety of substrates and retains a constant level of adhesion over time, yet removes easily when necessary
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8681HS is a 18 mil, leading edge erosion protection tape comprised of a tough polyurethane backing and a high shear acrylic adhesive. It strongly resists punctures, tearing and abrasion. This tape is qualified to aerospace specifications.
Help prevent structural damage to helicopter rotor blades with minimal effect on blade track and balance
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8681HS is a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer tape designed to provide premium leading edge erosion protection. With strong scratch, tear, erosion and puncture resistance that comes from the thick polyurethane backing, this tape also includes a high shear strength acrylic adhesive. It can withstand a wide variety of difficult conditions, including rain and sand erosion. This tape is available in matte clear, 36118 Gray, 36173 Gray, 36251 Gray, 36270 Gray, 36320 Gray and 36375 Gray. It can be applied efficiently in aircraft and rotorcraft production and maintenance.
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Typical properties
| Adhesion Strength (Imperial) | 135 lb. |
| Adhesion Strength (metric) | 148 N/100mm |
| Adhesive Type | High Shear Acrylic |
| Application | Erosion Protection, Surface Protection |
| Backing Material | Polyurethane, Polyethylene |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 12 mil |
| Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.3 mm, 0.31 mm |
| Case Quantity | 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 6.0, 9.0 |
| Factory ISO Certification | No ISO Certification information available |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 82 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 180 ℉ |
| Minimum Installation Temperature (Celsius) | 15.0 Degree Celsius |
| Minimum Installation Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 60.0 Degree Fahrenheit |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -40 ℃ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -40 ℉ |
| Product Color | Transparent, Medium Dark Gray, Light Gray, Medium Light Gray, Dark Gray, Very Light Gray, Medium Gray |
| Tape Type | Erosion Protection |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 88.0 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 1540 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 14 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.35 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m |
| Overall Thickness (Imperial) | 0.014 mil, 14 in |
| Overall Thickness (Metric) | 0.356 mm |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 1 in, 2 in, 2.4 in, 3 in, 4 in, 6 in, 8 in, 12 in, 13 in, 24 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 25.4 mm, 50.8 mm, 60.3 mm, 76.2 mm, 101.6 mm, 152.4 mm, 203.2 mm, 304.8 mm, 330.2 mm, 609.6 mm |
Resources
Regulatory Data Sheet
Document Number: MSDS_0718445_US_EN_RDS
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