3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483

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Extremely flexible backing enables tape to stretch and conform to textured and irregular surfaces

Polyethylene backing has a low water vapor transmission rate and provides good solvent, alkali resistance

Rubber adhesive bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces

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Extremely flexible backing enables tape to stretch and conform to textured and irregular surfaces
Polyethylene backing has a low water vapor transmission rate and provides good solvent, alkali resistance
Rubber adhesive bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces
Tape remains adhered and flexible to temperatures as low as -20°F
Vivid colors and smooth backing provide excellent glossy appearance
Black tape has excellent UV resistance and can be used outdoors for up to 12 months

Constructed with an extremely conformable backing, 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 is designed to be used in a wide variety of general purpose applications including sealing, holding, coding, moisture proofing and protecting. This tape is coated with a rubber adhesive that bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces. 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 is available in a variety of vivid colors.

Our 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 stretches easily and is highly conformable for a tight seal over and around irregular surfaces

Conformable Backing for a Variety of Applications
Our 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 (PDF, 24 Kb) stretches easily and is highly conformable for a tight seal over and around irregular surfaces. The smooth backing provides good solvent and alkali resistance. Coated with a rubber adhesive, this tape bonds well to many surfaces and typically removes cleanly. This resilient tape can be used in outdoor applications and temperatures as low -20°F/-29°C to 170°F/77°C. The black version of this tape will remove cleanly from most surfaces in outdoor applications from up to one year.

Available in a variety of colors

Recommended Applications

General sealing of containers and irregular shaped objects
Separation of dissimilar metals
Decorative, safety marking and color coding
Nuclear power plant maintenance applications
Corrosion sensitive applications
Outdoor applications of sealing, protecting and preserving

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Adhesive Type	Rubber
Application	Color Coding Tools & Equipment
Backing (Carrier) Material	Polyethylene Film
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial)	3.9 mil
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric)	0.1 mm
Brands	3M™
Case Quantity	6.0 Bags per Case, 12.0 Bags per Case, 24.0 Bags per Case, 36.0 Bags per Case
Core Size (Imperial)	3 in
Core Size (Metric)	76 mm
Elongation at Break	300.0 %
Industries	Military & Government, General Industrial, MRO, Transportation, Automotive, Specialty Vehicle
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	76 ℃, 77 ℃, 93 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	170 ℉, 200 ℉
Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	-20 ℉
Performance Level	High Performance
Product Color	Red, Transparent, White, Black, Blue, Yellow
Shelf Life	18 Month
Smallest Saleable Unit	Roll
Specifications Met	MIL STD 2041D(SH), ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, ASTM D3759
Tensile Strength (Imperial)	10.0 lb/in
Tensile Strength (Metric)	17.5 N/100mm, 175 N/100mm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	5 mil
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.13 mm
Units per Case	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, 2 in, 3 in, 48 in
Overall Width (Metric)	2.5 mm, 5.1 mm, 12.7 cm, 25.4 mm, 50.8 mm, 76.2 cm, 1219.2 mm

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Overall Width (Metric)	2.5 mm, 5.1 mm, 12.7 cm, 25.4 mm, 50.8 mm, 76.2 cm, 1,219.2 mm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.13 mm
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.5 in, 1 in, 2 in, 3 in, 48 in
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	5 mil
Backing (Carrier) Material	Polyethylene Film
Product Color	Red, Transparent, White, Black, Blue, Yellow

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