3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8544
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Highlights
- Tough, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer has a high shear strength adhesive and resists minor scratches, tears, erosion and punctures
- Thin and conformable tape is easy to apply and conforms over curved surfaces
- Commonly used for prevention of chafing of rivets on aircraft fuel cells and bladders
- 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 8544 is a glossy black, 9 mil, leading edge erosion protection tape comprised of a tough polyurethane backing and a high shear acrylic adhesive. It resists minor punctures, tearing and abrasion. This tape is qualified to aerospace specifications. It is commonly used for prevention of chafing of rivets on aircraft fuel cells and bladders.
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tapes are constructed from durable aerospace grade polymer, coated with a high performance, pressure-sensitive adhesive
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8544 is a glossy black thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer tape designed to provide premium leading edge erosion protection. The polyurethane tape offers minor scratch, tear, erosion and puncture resistance. It can also prevent chafing of interior parts. 8544 can be applied efficiently in aircraft and rotorcraft production and maintenance.
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Typical properties
| Adhesion Strength (Imperial) | 58 lb. |
| Adhesion Strength (metric) | 63 N/100mm |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Application | Erosion Protection, Surface Protection, Anti-chaffing |
| Backing Material | Polyurethane |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 6 mil |
| Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.15 mm |
| Case Quantity | 1.0, 6.0 |
| Features | UV-resistant |
| 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 | Black |
| Tape Type | Erosion Protection |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 2900.0 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 2000 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 9 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.23 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m |
| Overall Thickness (Imperial) | 0.009 mil, 9 in |
| Overall Thickness (Metric) | 0.229 mm |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 1 in, 2 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 25.4 mm, 50.8 mm |
Resources
Regulatory Data Sheet
Document Number: MSDS_0753988_US_EN_RDS
(PDF)
