3M™ Single-Coated Foam Tapes will adhere to a variety of substrates, including latex-painted wood, lacquered wood, enameled steel, glass, aluminum, stainless steel, acrylic, ABS, and PVC (non-plasticized) as tape adhesion is typically satisfactory within 20 minutes and continues to build with additional time.
FEATURES
- 3M™ Vinyl Foam Tapes Series 4700 are a flexible, black, medium-density, closedcell foam with a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive on one side. The adhesive is protected by a 0.004 inch (0.1 mm) thick white, silicone treated paper liner which allows for die cutting without having to laminate another liner to the foam.
- 3M vinyl foam tape series 4500 and 4700 are durable, flexible closed cell vinyls which can help seal out dust, light and moisture when placed under 30% compression. These vinyl tapes offer excellent aging characteristics and will remain flexible when exposed to elevated temperatures and UV light. Application ideas include: dust and moisture seal for appliances, computers, copiers and other electronic and transportation equipment.
APLICATIONS
- Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact. Firm application pressure develops better adhesive contact and helps improve bond strength.
- To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surface must be clean, dry, and well Some typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol and heptane.
- Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C). Initial tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly applied, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.
Typical Physical Properties
|
Attribute Name |
Test Method |
Value |
|
Color |
|
Black |
|
Adhesive Type |
|
430* |
|
Density |
ASTM D3574 |
320 kg/m³ (20 lb/ft³) ¹ |
|
Shore 00 Hardness |
ASTM D2240 |
50 ¹ |
|
Mold and Mildew Resistance |
ASTM G21 |
No growth after 28 days ² |
|
Compression Deflection: 25% Compression |
ASTM D3574 |
20.7 kPa (3 lb/in²) |
|
Attribute Name |
Value |
|
Thickness |
1.6 mm (62 mil) |
|
Liner Thickness |
0.1 mm (4 mil) |
|
Primary Liner Color |
White |
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Thickness Tolerance |
30 % |
|
Attribute Name |
Value |
|
*Note |
*3M™ Adhesive 430 is a medium soft adhesive system that offers good quick stick to many types of surfaces along with excellent aging and UV resistance. |
Typical Performance Characteristics
|
Attribute Name |
Value |
|
Short Term Temperature Resistance |
121 °C (250 °F) ¹ |
|
Long Term Temperature Resistance |
66 °C (150 °F) ² |
|
Temperature Resistance |
Cold flex at -18 °C (Cold flex at 0 °F) ³ |
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Attribute Name |
Test Method |
Value |
|
Elongation |
ASTM D3574 |
200 % ¹ |
|
Tensile Strength |
ASTM D3574 |
895 kPa (130 lb/in²) ¹ |
|
Compression Set |
ASTM D1667 |
15 % |
Electrical and Thermal Properties
|
Attribute Name |
Test Method |
Value |
|
Thermal Conductivity |
ASTM C518 |
0.043 W/m/K (3 (btu-in)/(h-ft²-°F)) |
|
Surface Resistivity (Non-Adhesive) |
ASTM D257 |
2 x 10¹¹ Ω ¹ |
|
Surface Resistivity (Adhesive) |
ASTM D257 |
4 x 10¹¹ Ω ² |
|
Water Absorption: 30% Compression |
ASTM D1056 |
10 % by Volume |
Available Sizes
|
Attribute Name |
Value |
|
Maximum Available Width |
1168 mm (46 in) |
|
Maximum Length |
91.4 m (100 yd) |
|
Minimum Available Width |
3 mm (0.125 in) |
|
Normal Slitting Tolerance |
± 0.8 mm (± 1/32 in) |
|
Roll Diameter |
280 mm (11 in) |
|
Standard Roll Length |
32.9 m (36 yd) |


