3M™ Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 is comprised of a strong, thin Tedlar® PVCF Film backing with a high shear strength and a solvent resistant acrylic adhesive. This tape is ideal for many long-term weather resistant and protection applications.
| Adhesion Strength (Imperial) | 47 oz/in |
| Adhesion Strength (metric) | 51 N/100mm |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Application | Exterior Side Panel Bonding |
| Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 3 mil |
| Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Metric) | 0.05 mm, 0.08 mm |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Tedlar PVF |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 2.1 mil |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.05 mm |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 2.1 mil |
| Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.05 mm |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Case Quantity | 24/case |
| Elongation at Break | 1.7, 170 |
| Industries | Military & Government |
| Liner Color | White |
| Liner Material | Acrylic |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 107 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 225 ℉ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -34 ℃ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -30 ℉ |
| Number of Adhesive Sides | Single-sided |
| Product Color | White |
| Product Form | Roll |
| Product Type | Tape |
| Shelf Life in Months (From Date of Manufacture) | 18 |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Specifications Met | ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, ASTM D3759 |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 24.0 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 42 N/100mm, 420 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 3.4 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.09 mm |
| Units per Case | 12.0 Roll, 24.0 Roll, 36.0 Roll |
| Overall Height (Imperial) | 3.4 mil |
| Overall Height (Metric) | 0.09 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd, 72 yd, 144 yd, 288 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 65.8 m, 65.83 m, 131.674 m, 263.347 m |
| Overall Thickness (Imperial) | 3.4 mil |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 5.1 mm, 19.05 mm, 25.4 mm, 38.1 mm, 50.8 mm, 76.2 mm, 101.6 cm, 127 mm, 152.4 mm, 1193.8 mm |
Regulatory Data Sheet
Document Number: MSDS_2460194_US_EN_RDS
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 5.1 mm, 19.05 mm, 25.4 mm, 38.1 mm, 50.8 mm, 76.2 mm, 101.6 cm, 127 mm, 152.4 mm, 1,193.8 mm | |||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.09 mm | |||
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 3 in | |||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 3.4 mil | |||
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Tedlar PVF | |||
| Product Color | White |
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