Scotch-Mount 4430 Double Coated Foam Tape Product Data Sheet Updated : October 1993 Supersedes : Product Description 4430 is a white double coated synthetic foam tape with a high tack acrylic adhesive. This tape has a plain white paper liner. Physical Properties Adhesive Type Acrylic 3M ref : Foam Core Synthetic Foam Density 560 kg/m Thickness (ASTM D-3652) Tape 0.8 mm 0.1mm Release Liner White Paper Tape Colour White Shelf Life 12 months from date of despatch by 3M when stored in the original carton at 21C (70F) & 50 % Relative Humidity Performance Characteristics Peel Adhesion to Stainless Steel 20 N/10mm Not for specification purposes 90 peel @ room temp, 72 hr dwell, jaw speed 300mm/min Not for specification purposes Static Shear Strength weight held for 100 hours to stainless steel with 1/2 sq in (3.23 sq cm) overlap Temperature Performance 1000g @ 20C 500g @ 70C Continuous 70 C Intermittent 100 C 2 Date : October 1993 4430 Double Coated Foam Tape Additional Product Information This product is suitable for plasticised PVC BUT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR LOW SURFACE ENERGY PLASTICS. Application Techniques 1. Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact developed. Firm application pressure develops better adhesive contact & thus improves bond strength. 2. To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding Applications Bonding cable trunking within cabinets or on furniture. surfaces must be clean dry and well unified. A typical surface cleaning solvent is isopropyl alcohol & water. Use proper safety precautions for handling solvents. 3. Ideal tape application temperature range is 21C to 38C (70F to 100F). Initial tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 10C (50F) is not recommended because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However once properly applied low temperature holding is generally satisfactory. Signing applications - low performance. Furniture trim bonding. Point of sale bonding applications using board, paper and most plastics. Cable clips & air freshener, bonding. 3M and Scotch-Mount are trademarks of the 3M company. Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification purposes. Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable but we would ask that you conduct your own tests to determine their suitability for your applications. This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as a result of our recommendations. 3M United Kingdom PLC 1996 Specialty Tapes & Adhesives 3M United Kingdom PLC 3M House, 28 Great Jackson Street, Manchester, M15 4PA Customer Service : Tel 0161 236 8500 Fax 0161 237 1105 3M Ireland 3M House, Adelphi Centre, Upper Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire,Co. Dublin, Ireland Customer Service : Tel (01) 280 3555 Fax (01) 280 3509