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Description for 3M 855
A strong nylon backing and a high temperature rubber adhesive. Used in many composite bagging operations or assist in removing flashing after composite bonding, where the use of a non-silicone tape is preferred.Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate composite, Metal, Nylon, Nylon, Steel Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Rubber Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 284 to 399 Color Cream, Translucent cream -
Technical Data for 3M 855
Overview
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Substrate
- Metal
- Steel
- Nylon
- Composites - composite
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Industry
- Other - Painting, Many composite bagging operations, Removing flashing after composite bonding, Clean removal during masking
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Chemistry
- Other - Rubber
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Translucent - Translucent cream
- Off-White - Cream
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 284 to 399 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 55 (oz./in.), 57 (oz./in.), 46 oz./in. Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 31 (lbs./in.), 35 lbs./in., 32 (lbs./in.) Test Method Hardness
Elongation (%) 470, High, 640, 460 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% relative humidity in the original packaging material. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 61 to 81 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 18 -
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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55 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
57 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
46 oz./in. | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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31 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, width |
35 lbs./in. | ASTM D-3759(at Break) |
32 (lbs./in.) | At Break, width (560 N/100 mm), ASTM D-3759 |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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470 % | ASTM D-3759 |
High | |
640 % | ASTM D-3759 (at Break) |
460 % | at Break, ASTM D-3759 |