3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5498

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

Rubber adhesive provides clean removal from a variety of surfaces where silicone is not permitted

Resists high temperatures in manufacturing operations

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Tech Data Sheet (PDF, 168KB)

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Overall Width (Metric)

Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)

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Highlights

Non-stick PTFE film provides an exceptionally slick surface for easy clean-up
Rubber adhesive provides clean removal from a variety of surfaces where silicone is not permitted
Resists high temperatures in manufacturing operations
Extruded 3M™ PTFE Film Tape lies flatter than typical skived PTFE film tapes
High strength and abrasion resistance ensures reliability and performance to reduce friction, rattle and machinery noise

3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5498 uses an extruded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film backing. This tape offers an extremely low coefficient of friction which, in combination with a pressure sensitive rubber adhesive, creates a smooth, non-stick surface over a variety of substrates to assist in mold release applications where a non-silicone tape is required.

We developed this tape as a quick and easy release medium between surfaces where pressure, temperature changes and other factors may create a measure of adhesion, particularly in composite bonding applications.

Available in various lengths and widths to meet your particular project needs

Reduce Friction Between Moving Surfaces
We developed this tape as a quick and easy release medium between surfaces where pressure, temperature changes and other factors may create a measure of adhesion, particularly in composite bonding applications. Applying 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5498 (PDF, 167.50 Kb) can help reduce stick of composite resins to mold surfaces, even under a wide range of temperatures (from 40°F/4°C to 350°F/177°C) and pressures. The rubber adhesive is a non-silicone formulation designed to remove cleanly from surfaces where silicone is not permitted.

Recommended Application

Mold release tape for composite bonding
Masking of critical parts where silicone contamination is a concern

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	Rubber
Backing (Carrier) Material	Extruded PTFE, PTFE
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial)	2.2 mil
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric)	0.06 mm
Brands	3M™
Industries	Electronics, General Industrial, Specialty Vehicle, Aerospace, Automotive, Metalworking, Military & Government, Transportation, Appliance, MRO
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	149 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	300 ℉
Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	4 ℃
Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	40 ℉
Product Color	Brown, Beige
Shelf Life	18 Month
Tensile Strength (Imperial)	19.0 lb/in
Tensile Strength (Metric)	33.3 N/100mm, 33.3 N/100mm, 332 N/cm, 335 N/100mm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	3.7 mil, 4.2 mil, 4.7 mil
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.094 mm, 0.106 mm, 0.107 mm, 0.11 mm, 0.119 mm
Units per Case	1.0 Roll, 8.0 Roll, 12.0 Roll, 24.0 Roll, 36.0 Roll

Dimensions and Classifications

Overall Length (Imperial)	36 yd
Overall Length (Metric)	32.9 m, 32.91 m, 32.918 m
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.5 in, 1 in, 1.5 in, 2 in, 3 in, 3.15 in, 4 in, 5 in, 6 in, 12 in, 14 in
Overall Width (Metric)	3.8 mm, 5.1 mm, 7.6 mm, 12.7 mm, 25.4 mm, 76.2 cm, 80 cm, 101.6 mm, 127 mm, 152.4 cm, 304.8 mm, 355.6 mm

Resources

Silicone-Free PTFE Film Tape 5498

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Overall Width (Metric)	3.8 mm, 5.1 mm, 7.6 mm, 12.7 mm, 25.4 mm, 76.2 cm, 80 cm, 101.6 mm, 127 mm, 152.4 cm, 304.8 mm, 355.6 mm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.094 mm, 0.106 mm, 0.107 mm, 0.11 mm, 0.119 mm
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.5 in, 1 in, 1.5 in, 2 in, 3 in, 3.15 in, 4 in, 5 in, 6 in, 12 in, 14 in
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	3.7 mil, 4.2 mil, 4.7 mil
Backing (Carrier) Material	Extruded PTFE, PTFE
Product Color	Brown, Beige

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