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Description for 3M 481
Sealing tape that has a unique rubber adhesive that provides excellent performance as an industrial and military preservation tape.Application Type Bond, Seal 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Steel Industry Provides excellent performance as military preservation tape, Splicing, Splicing materials used by the construction industry Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Unique rubber formulation Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 80 Color Black Stain Resistance Excellent stain resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 77 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -7 Key Specifications Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard): SAE-AMS-T-22085: Military Specification: SAE-AMS-T-22085 Type II -
Technical Data for 3M 481
Overview
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Substrate
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Industry
- Other Transportation - Can be certified to meet certain low sulfur, low halogen, and low heavy metal requirements for aerospace.
- Military - Provides excellent performance as military preservation tape
- Industrial - Provides excellent performance as an industrial preservation tape
- Splicing - Splicing materials used by the construction industry
- Construction - Patching materials used by the construction industry
- Other - Patching
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Chemistry
- Other - Unique rubber formulation
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Black
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Key Specifications
- Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard) : SAE-AMS-T-22085 : Type II - Military Specification: SAE-AMS-T-22085 Type II
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 80 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 32 (oz./in.), 25 (oz./in.) Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 15 (lbs./in.) Test Method Material Resistance
Stain Resistance Excellent stain resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 77 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -7 Hardness
Elongation (%) 500 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Storage: Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 60 to 80 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture. Shelf Life (mon) 24 -
Best Practices for 3M 481
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Surface Preparation
Best results are attained when applied to a clean, dry surface at temperatures between 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C).
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Comparable Materials for 3M 481
Spec Engine® Results
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4714(3M)Adhere to a variety of substrates, including latex-painted wood, lacquered wood, enameled steel, glass, aluminum, stainless steel, acrylic, ABS, and PVC (non-plasticized) as tape adhesion is typically satisfactory within 20 minutes and continues to build with additional time.
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5700(3M)
Durable vinyl tape used to identify and mark traffic areas and physical hazards
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5702(3M)
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
| General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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| 32 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
| 25 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
| Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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| 15 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, width |
Elongation Test Methods
| Elongation | Test Method |
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| 500 % | D-3759 (at Break) |
