3M Aluminum Foil Tape 427 Datasheet 3M Aluminum Foil Tape 427

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  • Description for 3M Aluminum Foil Tape 427

    An acrylic adhesive, combined with the durable aluminum backing, offers ideal properties for long serviceable life in and outdoors. Aluminum backing provides excellent reflection of both heat and light.

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    Application Type Bond, Sealant
    Material Form Tape
    Substrate Steel
    Industry General purpose heat reflector, Splicing of thin gauge foils, Repair tears on truck trailers, Repair tears on truck trailers, Aircraft paint stripping maskant, General purpose holding applications-Outdoor, Repair tears on aircraft, General purpose heat dissipater, General purpose patching applications-Indoor, General purpose sealing applications-Indoor, General purpose holding applications-Indoor, General purpose sealing applications-Outdoor, General purpose patching applications-Outdoor
    Manufacturer 3M
    Chemistry Acrylic Adhesive
    Cure Method Pressure Sensitive
    Color Shiny silver
    Total Thickness (mm) 0.120
    Single Sided Single Sided
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 149
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54
    Durability Durable
    Light Refractive Index (RI) Excellent Reflection of Light
    Key Specifications ANSI (American National Standards Institute): UL 723 Class “L” low flammability rating (File R 7311) Can be certified to meet L-T-80C, UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association): Meets U.L. 746C (File E 122798) and 723, Class “L” low flammability rating (File R 7311, Meets requirements of F.A.R. 25.853(a)
  • Technical Data for 3M Aluminum Foil Tape 427

    Overview
    • Application Type
    • Material Form
      • Tape
    • Substrate
    • Industry
      • Trucks - Repair tears on truck trailers
      • Trailer - Repair tears on truck trailers
      • Aircraft - Aircraft paint stripping maskant, Repair tears on aircraft
      • Industrial
      • General Purpose - General purpose heat reflector, General purpose holding applications-Outdoor, General purpose heat dissipater, General purpose sealing applications-Indoor, General purpose patching applications-Indoor, General purpose holding applications-Indoor, General purpose sealing applications-Outdoor, General purpose patching applications-Outdoor
      • Splicing - Splicing of thin gauge foils
      • Appliances - Moisture barrier in “white goods” appliances, Mechanically hold wires in “white goods” appliances, Mechanically hold wires and cooling coils in “white goods” appliances
    • Chemistry
    • Cure Method
      • Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
    • Color
      • Gray - Shiny silver
    • Key Specifications
      • UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) - Meets requirements of F.A.R. 25.853(a)
      • ANSI (American National Standards Institute) : ANSI/UL 723 - UL 723 Class “L” low flammability rating (File R 7311) Can be certified to meet L-T-80C
      • UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) : 746C - Meets U.L. 746C (File E 122798) and 723, Class “L” low flammability rating (File R 7311
    Specifications
    Bond Strength
    Peel Strength (piw) 5.5 N/cm Test Method
    Tensile Strength (psi) 49 N/cm Test Method
    Tape Properties
    Total Thickness (mm) 0.120
    Single Sided Single Sided
    Tape Backing Dead soft aluminum foil
    Material Resistance
    Flame Resistance Flame resistant
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 149 Test Method
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54 Test Method
    Hardness
    Durability Durable
    Elongation (%) 6 Test Method
    Other Properties
    Light Refractive Index (RI) Excellent Reflection of Light
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in the original carton. To obtain best performance, use this product within 24 months from date of manufacture.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 60 to 80
    Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture
    Shelf Life (mon) 24
    Not Good For
    Don't Use For Medical application
  • Best Practices for 3M Aluminum Foil Tape 427

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    1. Surface Preparation

      Best results obtained when applied to a clean, dry surface above 32°F (0°C).

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Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength Type Test Method
5.5 N/cm 180° Peel Adhesion ASTM D3330, 12 in/min (300 mm/min)
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength Test Method
49 N/cm ASTM D-3759
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance Test Method
149°C Long Term (day, weeks)
Low Temperature Resistance Test Methods
Low Temperature Resistance Test Method
-54°C Minimum Long Term Term (day, weeks)
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation Test Method
6 % ASTM D3759, at Break