3M 838 Weather Resistant Film Tape, 2 in W x 36 yd Roll L, 3.4 mil THK, White
- Color: White
- Length: 36 yd Roll
- Thickness: 3.4 mil
- Type: Weather Resistant
- Width: 2 in
- Adhesion Strength: 47 in-oz
- Adhesive Material: Acrylic
- Backing Material: 2.1 mil Tedlar PVF
- Temperature Rating: -100 to 225 deg F
- Tensile Strength: 24 in-lb
3M weather resistant film tape 838 is comprised of a strong, thin Tedlar PVCF film backing with a high shear strength and a solvent resistant acrylic adhesive. This tape is ideal for many long term weather resistant and protection applications. 3M weather resistant film tape 838 is a white, 3.4 mil tape with an acrylic adhesive and a Tedlar PVF film backing. The 2.1 mil Tedlar PVC film backing provides increased strength without added thickness. This tape is ideally suited for a variety of applications found in building and construction, aerospace, signage, military and the window and door industries. This tape features excellent resistance to weathering along with outstanding mechanical properties and inertness toward a wide variety of chemicals, solvents and staining agents. There are no plasticizers in this product which contribute to good long term aging properties. The tape is strong and flexible, even under a broad range of temperatures. 3M weather resistant film tape 838 will perform in temperatures ranging from -100 deg F/-73 deg C to 225 deg F/107 deg C. 3M weather resistant film tape 838 features an acrylic adhesive that adheres immediately on contact to a variety of substrates. Once bonded, this adhesive will provide high, secure adhesion for extended periods. This adhesive maintains adhesion in climate and temperature change variations. It is also resistant to many solvents, including jet engine fuel, hydraulic fluid and lubricating oils, making it an ideal choice for applications where solvent resistance is needed.
- Good aging properties because it contains no plasticizers
- It also remains tough and flexible over a broad temperature range
- The properties of Tedlar film include excellent resistance to weathering, outstanding mechanical properties and inertness toward a wide variety of chemicals, solvents and staining agents
- Tedlar film tape is strong, flexible and fatigue-resistant