Professional-grade 3M Polyethylene Tape 483 with flexible backing, rubber adhesive, and superior solvent/alkali resistance for industrial sealing, coding, and protection applications.
3M™ Polyethylene Tape 483 is a professional-grade industrial adhesive tape designed for a wide variety of general-purpose applications including sealing, holding, coding, moisture proofing, and protecting. This tape features an extremely flexible polyethylene backing that enables it to stretch and conform seamlessly to textured and irregular surfaces, making it ideal for complex sealing tasks. The tape is coated with a high-performance rubber adhesive that bonds well to most surfaces and removes cleanly without leaving residue, ensuring clean application and removal even in demanding industrial environments.
The polyethylene backing provides exceptional low water vapor transmission rate and delivers superior solvent and alkali resistance, making it suitable for corrosion-sensitive applications and nuclear power plant maintenance. Available in vivid yellow color with a smooth backing that provides excellent glossy appearance, this tape operates reliably across a wide temperature range from -20°F to 170°F (-29°C to 77°C). With an 18-month shelf life and meeting multiple military and ASTM specifications including MIL STD 2041D(SH), ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, and ASTM D3759, this tape delivers consistent performance for industrial and occupational use.
The 5.0 mil thickness with 0.13mm metric equivalent provides optimal balance between flexibility and durability. The tape features 300% elongation at break with 10 lb/in tensile strength, enabling it to stretch and conform while maintaining strong adhesion. With a 3-inch core size and classified as high-performance, this tape is specifically engineered for color coding tools and equipment, separation of dissimilar metals, decorative and safety marking applications, and outdoor protection requiring up to 12 months of UV resistance in black variants.
Key Features
- Extremely flexible polyethylene backing stretches and conforms to irregular and textured surfaces
- Rubber adhesive bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces without residue
- Low water vapor transmission rate with excellent solvent and alkali resistance
- Operates reliably from -20°F to 170°F with 18-month shelf life
- High-performance 300% elongation at break with 10 lb/in tensile strength
- Vivid yellow color with smooth glossy appearance for excellent visibility
- Meets MIL STD 2041D(SH), ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, and ASTM D3759 specifications
- Ideal for color coding, sealing, moisture proofing, and outdoor protection applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Name | 3M Polyethylene Tape 483 |
| Part Number | 483 |
| 3M Product Number | 483 |
| 3M ID | 7100012619 |
| Total Tape Thickness (Imperial) | 5 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness (Metric) | 0.13 mm |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polyethylene Film |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 3.9 mil |
| Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.1 mm |
| Product Color | Yellow |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
| Elongation at Break | 300% |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 10 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 17.5 N/100mm |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Core Size (Metric) | 76 mm |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -20 °F |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -29 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 170 °F |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 76 °C |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Performance Level | High Performance |
| Application | Color Coding Tools & Equipment |
| Industries | Automotive, General Industrial, MRO, Military & Government, Specialty Vehicles, Transportation |
| Specifications Met | MIL STD 2041D(SH), ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, ASTM D3759 |
| Brand | 3M |
| Water Vapor Transmission | Low rate - provides moisture protection |
| Solvent Resistance | Good |
| Alkali Resistance | Good |
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