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Description for 3M 853
It is comprised of strong, thin polyester backing with high shear, solvent resistant acrylic adhesive.Chemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Solvent resistant Application Type Bond, Mask, Laminate 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Polyester Tape Substrate Steel Industry High tension splicing application Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Acrylic, Polyester Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Color Transparent High Temperature Resistance (°C) 150 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -50 Key Specifications Meets flammability requirements of FAR 25.853(a) Appendix F Part I (a)(1)(ii)., Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard): Meets U. S. Gov’t Commercial Item Description A-A-59298. -
Technical Data for 3M 853
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Solvent resistant
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape - Polyester Tape
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Substrate
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Industry
- Industrial
- Splicing - High tension splicing application
- Other - Quality protective laminate, Solvent resistant masking, Tape hinge
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Chemistry
- Acrylic
- Other - Polyester
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Transparent
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Key Specifications
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) - Meets flammability requirements of FAR 25.853(a) Appendix F Part I (a)(1)(ii).
- Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard) : A-A-59298 - Meets U. S. Gov’t Commercial Item Description A-A-59298.
Specifications
Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 42 (oz./in.), 48 oz./in. Test Method Shear Strength (psi) High Tensile Strength (psi) 24 (lbs./in.), 25 lbs./in. Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 150 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -50 Hardness
Elongation (%) 110, 83 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Store under normal conditions of 70°F (21°C) and 50% R.H. in the original carton.;To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70, 61 to 81 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture, From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 18, 18 -
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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42 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
48 oz./in. | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width (52 N/100 mm) |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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24 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759 @ Break, width |
25 lbs./in. | ASTM D-3759, width (434 N/100 mm) |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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110 % | ASTM D-3759 (at Break) |
83 % | At Break; ASTM D-3759 |