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3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8560 is a 14 mil, leading edge erosion protection tape comprised of a tough polyurethane backing. It offers resistance to punctures, tearing and abrasion, This indoor polyurethane tape is qualified to aerospace specifications.
Resists Wearing, Abrasion and Tearing
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8560 is a transparent thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer tape designed to provide premium leading edge erosion protection. It features scratch, tear, erosion and puncture resistance that comes from the polyurethane backing. The 8560 comes with a polyethylene liner. It can withstand a wide variety of difficult conditions. The tape can be applied efficiently in aircraft production and maintenance.
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Adhesion Strength (Imperial) | 25 lb. |
Adhesive Type | Pressure-sensitive |
Application | Surface Protection, Erosion 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 |
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 |
Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 75.0 lb/in |
Tensile Strength (Metric) | 1313 N/100mm |
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 14 mil |
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.36 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, 3 in, 4 in, 6 in |
Overall Width (Metric) | 25.4 mm, 50.8 mm, 76.2 mm, 101.6 mm, 152.4 mm |
Regulatory Data Sheet
Document Number: MSDS_1822949_US_EN_RDS
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