3M 7000048596 Riveters Tape 695 Yellow 2in X 36yd

Product Description

The 3M 7000048596 is a specialty riveters tape designed to hold aircraft rivets in position before and during the riveting process. Sold as a 2-inch wide by 36-yard roll, it is constructed from a 3.3 mil polyethylene film backing. The adhesive is a rubber-based compound applied only along the edges of the tape, leaving a tack-free center window. This edge-only adhesive pattern keeps rivets firmly seated while allowing the center of the tape to remain free of adhesive contact with the rivet head and surrounding surface. The tape is yellow with white adhesive and is installed by aviation maintenance technicians and sheet metal workers during structural assembly and repair operations.

This tape is used in aviation and aerospace fabrication and maintenance environments where rivets must be temporarily secured prior to driving. The tack-free center window prevents adhesive transfer onto rivet heads or work surfaces, keeping the work area clean and reducing prep time between steps. It is appropriate for use on metal airframe panels and assemblies where precise rivet placement must be maintained throughout the riveting sequence.

Key Features

• 3.3 mil polyethylene film backing provides conformable, tear-resistant performance
• Rubber-based adhesive applied to edges only, creating a tack-free center window
• Yellow film with white adhesive for easy visual identification on the work surface
• 2-inch width accommodates standard rivet spacing patterns in sheet metal assembly
• 36-yard roll length reduces roll changes during extended assembly operations

Compatibility

Designed for use in aircraft rivet holding applications during riveting operations on metal airframe structures and panels.

Installation Notes

This tape is applied by aviation sheet metal technicians and airframe mechanics as part of structural assembly or repair procedures. Apply the tape over the rivet location so the tack-free center window aligns over the rivet head and the adhesive edges secure the tape to the surrounding panel surface. Remove the tape after riveting is complete. Follow applicable aviation maintenance manual procedures and workplace safety guidelines for all fastener installation work.

Technical Specifications

• Width: 2 inches
• Length: 36 yards
• Film Thickness: 3.3 mil (0.084 mm)
• Backing Material: Polyethylene film
• Adhesive Type: Rubber-based, edge-only application
• Color: Yellow with white adhesive
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Weight: 0.29 pounds
• UPC: 00021200679483

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000048596