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Description for 3M 442F
• Double coated film tape • good adhesion • good temperature performance • good solvent resistance • good quick stick to a wide variety of materials.Chemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Good solvent resistance Application Type Bond, Hold 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Al foil, Fabrics, Glass, Metal, Paper, Plastics, Polycarbonate, Polyester, Polypropylene, Rubber, Stainless Steel, ABS Industry Splicing of films Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Natural Rubber, Polyester film carrier Cure Method Pressure-Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 70 to 100 Color Translucent High Temperature Resistance (°C) 66, 82 -
Technical Data for 3M 442F
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Good solvent resistance
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond, Hold
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Substrate
- Glass
- Metal
- Aluminum - Al foil
- Plastic - Plastics
- Polycarbonate
- Polypropylene
- ABS
- Rubber
- Fabric - Fabrics
- Paper
- Polyester
- Stainless Steel
- Other - Paints
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Industry
- Industrial - Films Tapes, Foils, Polishing pads
- Splicing - Splicing of films
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Chemistry
- Other - Natural Rubber, Polyester film carrier
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Application Method
- Dispenser - Lamination equipment
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure-Sensitive
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Color
- Translucent
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 70 to 100 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 53 (Oz/in), 56 (Oz/in), 70 (Oz/in), 70 (Oz/in), 52 (Oz/in), 53 (Oz/in), 40 (Oz/in), Good Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 66, 82 Hardness
Flexibility Firm Business Information
Shelf Life Details Store in original cartons at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity.;To obtain best performance, use 3M™ Double Coated Polyester Tapes 442F and 442DL within 18 months from date of manufacture, and 3M™ Double Coated Polyester Tapes 442KW and 442W within 12 months from date of manufacture. Shelf life may be extended by keeping tape poly bagged and refrigerated at or below 50°F (10°C). Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70 Shelf Life Type from date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 18 -
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Best Practices for 3M 442F
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Surface Preparation
To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean, dry and well unified. Some typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol or heptane. Note: Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when working with solvents. These cleaning recommendations may not be in compliance with the rules of certain Air Quality Management Districts in California
consult applicable rules before use.
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Application
To apply adhesives in a wide web format, lamination equipment is required to ensure acceptable quality. To learn more about working with pressure-sensitive adhesives please refer to technical bulletin, Lamination Techniques for Converters of Laminating Adhesives (70-0704-1430-8).
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Time | Test Temperature | Test Method |
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53 (Oz/in) | Stainless steel | 15 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 - 90 degree |
56 (Oz/in) | Stainless steel | 4,320 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 - 90 degree |
70 (Oz/in) | Stainless steel | 4,320 min | 70°C | ASTM D3330 - 90 degree |
70 (Oz/in) | 2 mil Al foil | 4,320 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 - 180 degree |
52 (Oz/in) | 2 mil Al foil, ABS | 4,320 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 - 90 degree |
53 (Oz/in) | 2 mil Al foil, Polycarbonate | 4,320 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 - 90 degree |
40 (Oz/in) | 2 mil Al foil, Polypropylene | 4,320 min | 25°C | ASTM D3330 - 90 degree |
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