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3M 838 White Weather Resistant Film Tape

3M

3M 838 White Weather Resistant Film Tape

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3M™ Weather Resistant Film Tape 838 provides long-term weather resistance, use for sealing, wrapping and protecting applications; ideally suited for the building and construction, aerospace, signage, military and window and door industries. Works well in the building and construction industry for sealing critical areas from moisture intrusion. Excellent long-term UV and moisture resistance, use Tedlar® PVF film to seal the seams of outdoor building panels, doors and windows to protect against severe weather. Good aging properties, use for sealing seams in lit signs. Tough and flexible, ideal as a hinge seal on shower doors.

  • Tedlar® film tape is strong, flexible and fatigue resistant
  • Provides increased strength without the added thickness
  • Excellent resistance to weathering makes it ideal for outdoor exposure applications
Color: White
Backing/Carrier Material: Tedlar® PVF Film
Adhesive Type: Acrylic
TotalThickness: 3.4 mil
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Features

Features

  • Tedlar® film tape is strong, flexible and fatigue resistant
  • Provides increased strength without the added thickness
  • Excellent resistance to weathering makes it ideal for outdoor exposure applications
  • Outstanding mechanical properties
  • Inertness toward a wide variety of chemicals, solvents and staining agents
  • Remains tough and flexible over a broad range of temperatures
  • Good aging properties because it contains no plasticizers
  • High shear, solvent resistant acrylic adhesive
Specifications

Specifications

Color White
Backing/Carrier Material Tedlar® PVF Film
Adhesive Type Acrylic
Total Thickness 3.4 mil
Backing/Carrier Thickness 2.1 mil
Adhesive Thickness 1.3 mil
Adhesive Strength 47 oz/in
Tensile Strength 24 lb/in
Elongation 170%
Minimum Temperature Performance -100°F
Maximum Temperature Performance 225°F
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