Premium UHMW polyethylene tape with low friction and excellent abrasion resistance. Features rubber adhesive, transparent backing, and ideal for industrial surface protection applications.
3M™ UHMW Film Tape 5421 is a premium ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene tape designed to protect surfaces from abrasion and wear in demanding industrial applications. This transparent, thin-caliper tape creates a unique "slip plane" effect between surfaces, allowing contact without wear while maintaining excellent durability. The tape features a translucent, abrasion-resistant backing that helps protect metal and plastic surfaces from damage during movement and operation.
The tape is engineered with a rubber adhesive that provides good initial tack for immediate bonding to material surfaces, ensuring reliable adhesion in challenging environments. With a low coefficient of friction and exceptional chemical resistance, this UHMW-PE film tape is ideal for applications where lubrication is not possible due to contamination concerns. The product is mounted on a silicone-treated kraft paper liner, making it easy to die-cut into various lengths and shapes for specific application requirements.
3M™ UHMW Film Tape 5421 is widely used across aerospace, automotive, printing, and MRO industries for protecting conveyor guide rails, chutes, tank liners, drawer slides, and spray booth liners. This tape effectively reduces squeaks, rattles, and other noises caused by vibration or wear of metal and plastic materials, providing long-lasting performance in tough impact wear or sliding applications. The product meets ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, and ASTM D3759 specifications, ensuring consistent quality and reliability.
Key Features
- Translucent abrasion-resistant backing protects surfaces from wear and damage
- Low coefficient of friction creates slip plane effect for smooth surface movement
- Rubber adhesive provides excellent initial tack and immediate bonding
- Reduces squeaks, rattles and vibration-induced noises in industrial equipment
- Easy die-cutting capability with silicone-treated kraft paper liner
- Exceptional chemical resistance suitable for contamination-sensitive applications
- Superior abrasion resistance exceeds PTFE performance
- Ideal for aerospace, automotive, printing and MRO industries
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Number | 5421 |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 14 inches |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 355.6 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 18 yards |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 16.45 meters |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 6.7 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.17 mm |
| Backing Material | Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 5 mil |
| Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.13 mm |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
| Adhesive Thickness (Metric) | 0.13 mm |
| Adhesion Strength (Imperial) | 26 oz/in |
| Adhesion Strength (Metric) | 28 N/100mm |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 30 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 796 N/100mm |
| Elongation at Break | 440% |
| Product Color | Transparent |
| Product Form | Roll |
| Primary Liner | 60# Densified Kraft, Silicone Treated Paper |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Units per Case | 1.0 |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 225°F |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 107°C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -30°F |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -34°C |
| Application | General Industrial |
| Shelf Life (Months from Date of Manufacture) | 18 months |
| Specifications Met | ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, ASTM D3759 |
| UPC Code | 00021200305030 |
| 3M ID | 7010372811 |
| Industries | Aerospace, Appliance, Automotive, Electronics, General Industrial, Metalworking, Military & Government, Specialty Vehicles, Transportation |
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