3M™ UHMW Polyethylene Tape 5423
3M™ UHMW Polyethylene Tape 5423 pairs a thick UHMW polyethylene backing with a rubber adhesive for quick initial tack and immediate bonding. Its low coefficient of friction, exceeded only by PTFE, creates a slip-plane effect that helps reduce squeaks, rattles, and other movement-related noise. It showed no evidence of wear-through after 1000 cycles of Taber Abrasion testing, allowing it to outwear PTFE and other materials in sliding applications, making it an effective option when lubrication isn't possible due to contamination.
Applications include: Conveyor guide rail linings, tank and bin liners, discharge chutes, drawer and cabinet glide surfaces, noise reduction between dissimilar parts, protection for aluminum sheets on stretch-forming presses, spray booth liners
- Low water vapor transmission rate
- Outstanding abrasion resistance, outwears PTFE and other materials in sliding applications
- Low coefficient of friction, exceeded only by PTFE
- Liner-backed for easy fabrication or die-cutting into various lengths and shapes
| Property | Specification |
| Adhesive Material | Rubber |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | UHMW-PE film |
| Total Thickness (Imperial) | 11.81 mil |
| Total Thickness (Metric) | 0.30 mm |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 9.84 mil |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.25 mm |
| Adhesion to Steel (N/cm) | 3.9 |
| Adhesion to Steel (oz/in) | 35.64 |
| Adhesion Test Method | ASTM D3330 |
| Tensile Strength (N/cm) | 150 |
| Tensile Strength (lb/in) | 85.65 |
| Elongation at Break | 520% |
| Product Color | Translucent |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 107 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 225 °F |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -34 °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -29 °C |
| Adhesive Thickness (mm) | 0.0500 |
| Liner | 60# Densified Kraft, Silicone Treated Paper |
| Liner Thickness (mm) | 0 |
| Standard Roll Length (m) | 33 |
