Premium aerospace-grade polyurethane protective tape with high shear acrylic adhesive, offering superior erosion and puncture resistance for helicopter rotor blades and aircraft leading edges. Conformable, easy-to-apply protection qualified to aerospace specifications.
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8681HS is an 18 mil premium leading edge erosion protection tape specifically designed for aerospace applications. This high-performance tape features a tough thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer backing combined with a high shear strength acrylic adhesive, providing exceptional resistance to scratches, tears, erosion, and punctures. The tape is engineered to help prevent structural damage to helicopter rotor blades with minimal effect on blade track and balance, making it an ideal solution for aircraft and rotorcraft production and maintenance. Available in multiple color options including matte clear and various gray shades (36118, 36173, 36251, 36270, 36320, and 36375), this conformable tape is easy to apply and conforms seamlessly over curved surfaces. The acrylic adhesive adheres to a wide variety of substrates and retains consistent adhesion over time while removing easily when necessary. This tape can be painted over or applied to painted surfaces, offering versatility in application methods.
Qualified to aerospace specifications, the 3M Polyurethane Protective Tape 8681HS is engineered to withstand a wide variety of difficult conditions including rain and sand erosion. The 12 mil thick polyurethane backing delivers superior durability and protection, while the overall thickness of 14 mil ensures optimal performance in demanding environments. With a tensile strength of 88 lb/in and adhesion strength of 135 lb, this tape provides reliable, long-lasting protection for critical aircraft components. The tape operates effectively across a temperature range from -40°C to 82°C, making it suitable for diverse climatic conditions. 3M's commitment to quality and performance ensures that this product meets the highest standards expected by aerospace professionals worldwide.
3M is proud to partner with organizations across the aerospace industry, delivering products that enable efficiencies, reduce process times, and lower aircraft weight. By engineering reliability, longevity, and value into all products, 3M has a proven history of saving money by reducing waste, rework, and time. The Polyurethane Protective Tape 8681HS represents the culmination of 3M's expertise in adhesive technology and surface protection, offering best-in-class performance for leading edge erosion protection applications.
Key Features
- Tough thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer backing with high shear strength acrylic adhesive
- Exceptional resistance to scratches, tears, erosion, and punctures for long-lasting protection
- Conformable tape that easily applies and conforms over curved surfaces without wrinkling
- Can be painted over or applied to painted surfaces for versatile installation options
- Qualified to aerospace specifications with proven performance in demanding environments
- Available in multiple color options including matte clear and various gray shades
- Retains consistent adhesion over time while removing easily when necessary
- Operates effectively across temperature range from -40°C to 82°C for diverse climates
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Name | 3M Polyurethane Protective Tape 8681HS |
| Part Number | 8681HS |
| 3M Product ID | 7100012200 |
| Backing Material | Polyurethane (Thermoplastic Elastomer) |
| Adhesive Type | High Shear Acrylic |
| Product Color | Medium Dark Gray (also available in matte clear and gray shades 36118, 36251, 36270, 36320, 36375) |
| Backing Thickness | 12 mil (0.31 mm) |
| Overall Thickness | 14 mil (0.356 mm) |
| Tensile Strength | 88 lb/in (1540 N/100mm) |
| Adhesion Strength | 135 lb (148 N/100mm) |
| Minimum Installation Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40°F (-40°C) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 180°F (82°C) |
| Application | Erosion Protection, Leading Edge Protection |
| Case Quantity | 1.0 |
| Brand | 3M™ |
| Aerospace Qualification | Qualified to aerospace specifications |
| Surface Compatibility | Adheres to wide variety of substrates, can be applied to painted surfaces |
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