3M™ PTFE Skived Film Tape 5481

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Non-stick PTFE film provides an exceptionally slick surface for easy clean-up

Silicone adhesive provides clean removal from a variety of surfaces

Wide temperature range for performance on heated machinery and equipment

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Overall Width (Metric)

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Highlights

Non-stick PTFE film provides an exceptionally slick surface for easy clean-up
Silicone adhesive provides clean removal from a variety of surfaces
Wide temperature range for performance on heated machinery and equipment
Thicker version of 3M™ PTFE Skived Film Tape 5480, providing more durability and longer wear
Skived 3M™ PTFE Film Tapes are more conformable than typical extruded PTFE film tapes
Excellent chemical resistance enables tape to withstand challenging applications

3M™ PTFE Skived Film Tape 5481 uses a skived, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), conformable film backing. This tape offers an extremely low coefficient of friction which, in combination with a pressure sensitive silicone adhesive, creates a smooth, non-stick surface over a variety of substrates to assist in the movement of web materials in many types of roll-wrap applications.

Chemical resistant surface for sealing and masking

An Exceptionally Slick Surface
Our skived film backing provides good conformability when unwound from the roll compared to typical extruded PTFE film tapes. We developed this tape as a quick and easy solution to reduce friction between moving surfaces. It functions as an anti-stick or easy-release medium between surfaces where pressure, temperature changes and other factors may create a measure of adhesion. Applying 3M™ PTFE Skived Film Tape 5481 can help improve surface movement, eliminate squeaks and rattles, and reduce machine noise. PTFE is chemical resistant and can be used as a temporary chemical barrier. The tape has a wide temperature use range, from -65°F/-54°C to 500°F/260°C, making it suitable in a wide variety of applications.

Recommended Applications

Roll-wrap for web processing, belts and plates where sticky materials and inks may occur
High temperature wire bundling and harnessing
Squeak and noise reduction
Shielding and protecting against chemicals
Mold release for composite bonding

What is PTFE?
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic material used in a variety of industries and applications to reduce the coefficient of friction. Because of its non-stick properties and high heat resistance, PTFE is used as a non-stick coating for frying pans and other cookware. It makes an excellent insulating material for electrical applications because of its non-conductivity. PTFE is non-reactive to numerous chemicals, due to the chemical resistance of fluoropolymer bonds; making it effective in containers and pipework for reactive and corrosive substances. PTFE reduces friction, wear and energy efficiency of machinery. Because of its low friction, PTFE is used in industrial applications where sliding action of parts is required, such as with bearings, gears, slide plates, etc. In these applications, it delivers significantly better performance than nylon or acetal. 3M has taken this versatile compound through an extrusion process to create a thin film, then paired the film with 3M's unique pressure sensitive adhesives to make these PTFE tapes. Innovative, high performance 3M PTFE tapes are reliable, durable and reduce friction.

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Adhesive Type	Silicone
Application	Paper & Film Tracking, Covering Wrapping Rollers
Backing (Carrier) Material	Skived PTFE, PTFE
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial)	5 mil
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric)	0.13 mm
Brands	3M™
Industries	Specialty Vehicle, Electronics, Metalworking, Aerospace, Automotive, General Industrial, Military & Government, Transportation, Appliance
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	260 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	500 ℉
Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	-54 ℃
Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	-65 ℉
Product Color	Gray
Shelf Life	18 Month, 24 Month
Tensile Strength (Imperial)	49.0 lb/in
Tensile Strength (Metric)	103.9 N/100mm, 858 N/100mm, 1039 N/100mm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	4.2 mil, 6.8 mil
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.107 mm, 0.17 mm, 0.172 mm, 0.173 mm
Units per Case	1.0 Roll, 6.0 Roll, 9.0 Roll

Dimensions and Classifications

Overall Length (Imperial)	36 yd
Overall Length (Metric)	32.9 m, 32.918 m, 33 m
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.75 in, 1 in, 2 in, 10 in
Overall Width (Metric)	2.5 mm, 5.1 cm, 19.05 mm, 25.4 mm, 254 cm

Resources

3M™ PTFE Skived Film Tape 5481

Regulatory Data Sheet

Document Number: MSDS_2403939_US_EN_RDS

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Overall Width (Metric)	2.5 mm, 5.1 cm, 19.05 mm, 25.4 mm, 254 cm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.107 mm, 0.17 mm, 0.172 mm, 0.173 mm
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.75 in, 1 in, 2 in, 10 in
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	4.2 mil, 6.8 mil
Backing (Carrier) Material	Skived PTFE, PTFE
Product Color	Gray

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