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We developed 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8730HT to meet the next generation of performance and convenience for maintaining aircraft heated leading edges. This tape is specifically designed to withstand the elevated temperatures of heated aircraft wing leading edges, including C-130s – even in the most extreme climate and environmental conditions.
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Adhesion Strength (Imperial) | 100 lb. |
Adhesion Strength (metric) | 109 N/100mm |
Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
Application | Surface Protection, Erosion Protection |
Backing Material | Polyurethane |
Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 12 mil |
Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.3 mm, 0.31 mm |
Case Quantity | 1.0 |
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 121 ℃ |
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 250 ℉ |
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 | Medium Dark Gray, Black, Dark Gray |
Product Usage | Aircraft Wings |
Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 83.0 lb/in |
Tensile Strength (Metric) | 1453 N/100mm |
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 14 mil |
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.36 mm |
Overall Length (Imperial) | 20 yd, 36 yd |
Overall Length (Metric) | 18.3 m, 32.9 m |
Overall Thickness (Imperial) | 14 mil |
Overall Thickness (Metric) | 0.356 mm |
Overall Width (Imperial) | 12 in |
Overall Width (Metric) | 304.8 mm |
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