UHMW Polyethylene Tape
5421 ∙ 5423
Technical Data
July, 2016
Product Description
Product Construction
3M™ UHMW Polyethylene Tapes are film coated with a rubber adhesive which
provides an excellent abrasion resistant surface. These tapes feature a unique
combination of properties that make it ideal for many tough impact wear or sliding
applications. 3M™ UHMW-PE Film Tape 5421 is a thinner version of 3M™ UHMW-
PE Film Tape 5423.
Standard Roll
Backing
Adhesive
Color
Length
UHMW-PE Film
Rubber
Translucent
36 yds. (32.9 m)
(ultra-high molecular
weight polyethylene)
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered
representative or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test
Method
3M tape 5421
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Backing Thickness:
Total Tape Thickness
(without liner):
Liner Thickness:
Temperature Use Range:
34 oz./in. width (37 N/100 mm)
46 lbs/in. width (796 N/100 mm)
470%
5.0 mils (0.13 mm)
6.7 mils (0.17 mm)
3.5 mils (0.09 mm)
-30° to 225°F (-34° to 107°C)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
D-3652
D-3652
Typical Physical
Properties
3M tape 5423
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Backing Thickness:
Total Tape Thickness
(without liner):
Liner Thickness:
Temperature Use Range:
36 oz./in. width (39 N/100 mm)
86 lbs/in. width (1500 N/100 mm)
530%
10 mils (0.25 mm)
12 mils (0.30 mm)
3.5 mils (0.09 mm)
-30° to 225°F (-34° to 107°C)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
D-3652
D-3652
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Features
Tape demonstrated no evidence of wear through after Taber Abrasion at 1000
cycles, using CS-10 wheel and 1000g load when applied to S-37 mounting sheet.
Low water vapor transmission rate <0.50 g/100in.
2
/24hrs.
Thick caliper UHMW polyethylene tape for extended service life as a protective
surface against tough impact wear or sliding applications.
Outstanding abrasion resistance so will outwear PTFE and other materials in
sliding applications.
Low coefficient of friction characteristics is exceeded only by PTFE.
UHMW-PE tape can be used where lubrication is not possible because of
contamination.
Rubber Adhesive provides good initial tack for immediate bonding to material
surface.
Liner makes it ideal for fabricating or die-cutting into various lengths and shapes.
Noise reduction between dissimilar parts.
Reduce squeaks, rattles and other noises that occur with movement
Lining of conveyer guide rails, tank and bin liners, and discharge chutes.
Protection for aluminum sheets on stretch forming presses.
Liners for Spray booths.
Slick surface for easy glide for drawers and cabinets.
Application Ideas
Storage
Shelf Life
Technical
Information
Product Use
Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% relative
humidity in the original packaging material.
To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of
manufacture.
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are
based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of
such information is not guaranteed.
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This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards.
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