8951-2"X72YD

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8951

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General Purpose Polyester/Silicone Tape 8951 Technical Data March, 2009 Product Description 3M General Purpose Polyester/Silicone Tape 8951 is a polyester tape with a silicone adhesive designed for high temperature applications. Specifically, it is used to break flash in composite bonding as well as splicing silicone and non-silicone coated papers and films. Product Construction Backing Polyester Adhesive Silicone Colors Blue, Red Standard Roll Length 72 yds. 66 m Typical Physical Properties Note The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. ASTM Test Method Adhesion to Steel Tensile Strength at Break Elongation at Break Backing Thickness Total Tape Thickness Temperature Use Range: 34 oz./in. width 37 N/100 mm 26 lbs./in. width 440 N/100 mm 120% mil mm mils mm Up to 425°F 218°C D-3330 D-3759 D-3759 D-3652 D-3652 • Designed to provide clean removal during masking operations involving high temperatures and pressure. • Polyester film retains flexibility and thermal resistance to help reduce failures due to cracking. • Abrasion, chemical and thermal resistance to help reduce failures due to backing deterioration. • Silicone adhesive helps reduce failure due to softening, oozing, and adhesive transfer. • Masking edges of overlap seams in metal bonding process where excess epoxy flash flows onto tape as clean-up is complete upon tape removal. • Removes cleanly from stainless steel, anodized aluminum and glass after a fourhour bake cycle at 350°F 177°C . 3M General Purpose Polyester/Silicone Tape 8951 Application Ideas • Holding parts or vacuum bags during bonding process. • Splicing silicone treated materials, including paper, liners and films. • One hour photo lab splicing tape. • Electrical insulation tape. • Circuit board masking. • Masking parts in an anodizing process. Storage Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F 15° to 27°C and 40 to 50% R.H. in the original carton. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. Technical Information The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Product Use Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application. Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Limitation of Liability Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 800-362-3550 • 877-369-2923 Fax

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General Purpose Polyester/Silicone Tape
8951

Technical Data

March, 2009

Product Description
3M General Purpose Polyester/Silicone Tape 8951 is a polyester tape with a silicone adhesive designed for high temperature applications. Specifically, it is used to break flash in composite bonding as well as splicing silicone and non-silicone coated papers and films.

Product Construction

Backing Polyester

Adhesive Silicone

Colors Blue, Red

Standard Roll Length 72 yds. 66 m

Typical Physical Properties

Note The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

ASTM Test Method

Adhesion to Steel Tensile Strength at Break Elongation at Break Backing Thickness Total Tape Thickness Temperature Use Range:
34 oz./in. width 37 N/100 mm 26 lbs./in. width 440 N/100 mm 120% mil mm mils mm Up to 425°F 218°C

D-3330 D-3759 D-3759 D-3652 D-3652
• Designed to provide clean removal during masking operations involving high temperatures and pressure.
• Polyester film retains flexibility and thermal resistance to help reduce failures due to cracking.
• Abrasion, chemical and thermal resistance to help reduce failures due to backing deterioration.
• Silicone adhesive helps reduce failure due to softening, oozing, and adhesive transfer.
• Masking edges of overlap seams in metal bonding process where excess epoxy flash flows onto tape as clean-up is complete upon tape removal.
• Removes cleanly from stainless steel, anodized aluminum and glass after a fourhour bake cycle at 350°F 177°C .
3M General Purpose Polyester/Silicone Tape
8951

Application Ideas
• Holding parts or vacuum bags during bonding process.
• Splicing silicone treated materials, including paper, liners and films.
• One hour photo lab splicing tape.
• Electrical insulation tape.
• Circuit board masking.
• Masking parts in an anodizing process.

Storage

Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F 15° to 27°C and 40 to 50% R.H. in the original carton.

Shelf Life

To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture.

Technical Information

The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed.

Product Use

Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.

Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer

Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price.

Limitation of Liability

Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.

Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 800-362-3550
• 877-369-2923 Fax

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