3M Aluminum Foil Tape [2.8 mil Flame Resistant / Linerless] (425)

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    Silver
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    Purchased Most Frequently: 3 in. x 60 yds. (Silver)
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Product Description

3M 425 Aluminum Foil Tape is a dead-soft aluminum foil backed tape with a special transparent synthetic acrylic adhesive, making this the best general purpose foil product available. This tape is ideal for masking, sealing, seaming, shielding, chemical stripping, harness wrapping, joining, electroplating, plastic protection, chemical milling, heat shielding, heat reflecting and paint stripping.

3M Aluminum Foil Tape 425 has excellent heat and light reflection to protect against high temperature and ultraviolet (UV) degradation. It's also an effective barrier against moisture, dust, flame, dirt and mild chemicals used in paint stripping and masking. The thermally conductive backing helps maximize efficiency by dissipating heat over a wider surface area. The synthetic acrylic adhesive provides superior temperature, U.V. and solvent resistance to produce a strong, lasting and reliable bond. It provides excellent age life and is ideal for harsh, long-term indoor and outdoor environments.

Uses & Applications

  • Aircraft paint stripping masking (approved by the Department of the Navy Technical Order TO 1-1-8).
  • Moisture barrier in "white goods" appliances.
  • General purpose heat reflector and heat dissipator.
  • Mechanically holds wires and cooling coils in "white goods" appliances.
  • Repair tears on truck trailers and aircraft.
  • Splicing of thin gauge foils.
  • General purpose holding, patching, sealing applications - indoors and out.
  • Designed to seal the cut edges of 3M Interam Mats and 3M Duct Wrap to complete total encapsulation.

Features & Benefits

  • Conformable tape resists flame, moisture, weather, UV degradation and many chemicals, making it ideal for a variety of applications.
  • Heat and light reflective tape protects, insulates and enhances lighting efficiency.
  • Withstands a wide temperature range.
  • Thermally conductive tape helps dissipate heat and improves heating and cooling efficiency.
  • Transparent acrylic adhesive combined with the rugged, durable backing provides long service life both indoors and out.
Country of Origin: United States.

 

Technical Information

3M Aluminum Foil Tape (425)
  • Standards Met: meets U.L. 746C (File E 122798) and 723, Class "L" for low flammability rating (File R 7311); can be certified to meet SAE-AMS-T-23397 and L-T-80C; meets F.A.R 25.853(a), O447
  • Carrier/Backing: aluminum foil
  • Adhesive: synthetic acrylic   How are adhesives different?
  • Thickness: 4.6 mils (carrier, adhesive) 2.8 mils (carrier)   What is mil thickness?
  • Adhesion: 47 ounces per inch (to stainless steel test panel)
  • Tensile Strength: 30 pounds per inch (longitudinal)
  • Service/Operating Temperature: -65°F to 300°F
  • Elongation: 8%
  • Core: 3" diameter
  • Country of Origin: United States
Note: Specifications are those given by manufacturers and are not tested for accuracy.

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425 Standard sizes

ITEM SIZEITEM # ITEMS PER CASE QUANTITY ORDERING PRICE PER ITEM PRICE PER CASE

1 in. x 60 yds.

Actual Size: 24mm x 55m

3M425/ 160

UPC = 051125853880
36

Single Item (1-35 Items)

1 - 2 Cases (36-107 Items)

3 - 4 Cases (108-179 Items)

5 - 9 Cases (180-359 Items)

10+ Cases (>= 360 Items)

$36.40

$34.91
a 4% discount

$34.62
a 5% discount

$34.33
a 6% discount

$34.04
a 6% discount

N/A

$1256.76

$1246.32

$1235.88

$1225.44

2 in. x 60 yds.

Actual Size: 48mm x 55m

3M425/ 260

UPC = 051125853118
24

Single Item (1-23 Items)

1 - 2 Cases (24-71 Items)

3 - 4 Cases (72-119 Items)

5 - 9 Cases (120-239 Items)

10+ Cases (>= 240 Items)

$72.15

$69.79
a 3% discount

$69.21
a 4% discount

$68.63
a 5% discount

$68.05
a 6% discount

N/A

$1674.96

$1661.04

$1647.12

$1633.20

3 in. x 60 yds.

Actual Size: 72mm x 55m

3M425/ 360

UPC = 051125853125
12

Single Item (1-11 Items)

1 - 2 Cases (12-35 Items)

3 - 4 Cases (36-59 Items)

5 - 9 Cases (60-119 Items)

10+ Cases (>= 120 Items)

$107.90

$104.66
a 3% discount

$103.79
a 4% discount

$102.92
a 5% discount

$102.05
a 5% discount

N/A

$1255.92

$1245.48

$1235.04

$1224.60

Question & Answers

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Customer Feb 25, 2018
QUESTION: Does this have the paper backing?
ANSWER: 3M 425 does not have a release liner.

User Reviews

Made in the USA
hot melt rubber (synthetic)
Offers the widest range of application flexibility available. Exhibits excellent processing performance whether manually or automatically applied. Has superior tensile strength, adhesion properties and holding force which ensures consistent, reliable seals. Hot melt adhesive will bond faster to a surface which is referred to as quick-grab or quick-stick. It typically has higher tack (will feel stickier to the touch), but is also softer. It has lower heat resistance, shear resistance, and sometimes UV resistance than an acrylic adhesive. NOTE: it is called hot melt because the adhesive is applied hot by the manufacturer and then hardens as it cools (you do not need to apply heat to the tape yourself).
natural rubber
Properties are similar to that of hot melt rubber, but natural rubber often holds where other adhesives won't (recycled fibers, dust, cold, heat and heavy loads). It provides good overall adhesion and moisture resistance.
acrylic
Offer excellent performance, especially for applications in temperatures less than 40°F and greater then 120°F. It provides excellent clarity, has high shear strength, is usually more permanent/durable even when exposed to moisture, and it ages well over extended periods in fluorescent and sunlight. Since it remains clear for the life of the application and does not yellow over time it is ideal for applications such as sealing white cartons. While it has good initial adhesion it does take 24-48 hours to cure and to achieve its maximum bond strength (has gradual adhesion buildup). Another difference between hot melt rubber and acrylic adhesive is if you fold tape over making the two adhesive sides touch the acrylic adhesive will remain attached to the carrier (e.g. paper, film) while a hot melt adhesive will stick to itself and pull off of the carrier. It is the best choice for clarity, UV resistance and aging characteristics.
silicone
Is great for extreme temperature applications since silicone adhesive can work in continuous operating temperatures from -100°F to 500°F. They also exhibit good chemical resistance, retain electrical properties, and remove cleanly with little or no residue.
zinc oxide
Zinc oxide based adhesive formula is a skin-friendly adhesive which is commonly used on sports medicine tapes.
Thickness, AKA caliper or gauge, refers to the distance from one surface of a tape backing, or adhesive, to the other.
1 mil = 1/1000 of an inch
Examples: 1/16 inch = 62.5 mils; 1/32 inch = 31.25 mils
The cut level indicates how many grams of cutting load a glove can withstand from a sharp blade before being penetrated.
Lower gauge gloves are heavier - have thicker construction, fewer stiches knitted per inch and offer less dexterity.
Higher gauge gloves are lighter - have thinner/finer construction, more stitches knitted per inch and offer more dexterity.
Gloves offered typically runs from 7 to 18 (12 and 13 are in the middle of the scale).
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