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3M Squeak Reduction Tape 5430 is a transparent UHMW polyethylene film tape with an acrylic adhesive. It is commonly used to control squeaks and rattles due to vibration or wear of metal and plastic parts.

For securing boxes and pallets, bundling pipe or reinforcing large bulk containers, Scotch Filament Tape 893 is a high-strength, reliable and affordable solution for product and package. This filament-reinforced tape has a clear, polypropylene backing that resists abrasion, moisture, scuffing and breaks, even if nicked or punctured.

3M Double Coated Polyethylene Foam Tape 4492 Black is a closed-cell, polyethylene foam carrier. It is formulated for more demanding indoor and outdoor mounting and bonding applications. A noted feature of Foam Tape 4492 Black is its ability to conform and bond to irregular surfaces. It offers good temperature resistance and long term durability.

3M Venture Tape Double Coated PET Tape 514CW is a high performance tape with a polyester backing and acrylic adhesive. This tape bonds to a wide variety of metals, high surface energy plastics and composite materials. 3M engineered this tape for demanding bonding applications and designed it to feature excellent UV and temperature resistance.

For tape applications requiring resistance to most chemicals used in electroplating and anodizing processes, use the 3M Electroplating Tape 470. This tan, conformable tape features an abrasion resistant backing ideal for use with plating chemicals, anodizing chemicals, milling, etching and peening operations.

3M Polyester Film Electrical Tape 74 is a 0.02 mm (0.8 mil) thick, general purpose, electrical tape with polyester film backing. It withstands a temperature range of 0°C to 130°C (32°F to 266°F).

3M Adhesive Transfer Tape 965 leverages the power of 3M High Temperature Acrylic Adhesive 100 to produce an excellent bond to a variety of materials, including metals and high surface energy plastics. This adhesive transfer tape is also resistant to aircraft fuel and can be used to produce labels for fuel line identification.

3M Removable Repositionable Tape 666 features a permanent medium-tack adhesive and a repositionable medium tack adhesive on a clear unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) film carrier. It is commonly used in applications where one or both parts need to be repositioned or removed easily. A low density polyethylene (LDPE) liner adds stability for processing including hot wire cutting.

3M Urethane Foam Tape 4314 is a conformable, low-density, open-cell foam tape with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive on one side. This tape will adhere to a variety of substrates and can be used in numerous mounting applications to dampen sound and create a clean and durable product.

3M Aluminum Foil Tape 425 is the go-to foil tape for numerous applications across a broad range of industries. Comprised of a dead soft aluminum foil backing and coated with a highly engineered pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, it is ideal for heat shielding, heat reflecting, chemical masking, light enhancement, chemical milling, seaming, sealing and de-paint operations.

Scotch Box Sealing Tape 371 is an industrial grade packing tape that securely closes a wide variety of medium weight box materials. The polypropylene film backing is easy to unwind and resists abrasion, moisture and scuffing. The backing easily conforms around edges and on rough surfaces for a tight seal.

Durable and secure, 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener TB3550CF has exceptional strength through its interlocking mushroom-shaped heads (250 stem density per square inch), providing up to 5X the tensile strength of typical hook-and-loop products. 3M designed this fastener with a clear, acrylic, firm foam tape protected by a removable, film liner.