3M 7000048689 Ptfe Glass Cloth Tape 5453 Brown 10in X 36yd

Product Description

The 3M 7000048689 is a brown PTFE-impregnated glass cloth tape sold as Tape 5453, measuring 8.2 mil thick and supplied in a 10-inch-wide by 36-yard roll. The glass cloth backing is fully saturated with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and finished with a silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side. This construction delivers a slick, non-stick surface capable of withstanding high process temperatures while maintaining strong tensile strength and resistance to puncture and abrasion. Low moisture absorption helps the tape hold up in humid or wash-down environments. Technicians and maintenance professionals in food processing, packaging, and industrial manufacturing install this tape on heat-sealing machines, conveying equipment, and similar process machinery.

Tape 5453 is designed for use on heat-sealing bar assemblies, conveying chutes, troughs, and ducts where a durable, easy-release surface is required. A common application is the protective wrap applied beneath hot-wire or impulse-seal bars that contact plastic film during packaging operations. The silicone adhesive bonds to metal, fiberglass, and similar substrates typically found on process equipment. This tape is the thicker-backing variant of 3M Tape 5451, making it the preferred choice when additional mechanical protection or wear resistance is needed at the sealing interface.

Key Features

• 8.2 mil total thickness — thicker backing than Tape 5451 for added wear resistance
• PTFE-impregnated glass cloth provides a slick, non-stick release surface
• Silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive rated for high-temperature process environments
• Resistant to most chemicals and exhibits low moisture absorption
• High tensile strength with puncture and abrasion resistance
• Long-lasting easy-release performance on heat-sealing and conveying equipment

Compatibility

Designed for use on heat-sealing machines, impulse-seal bar assemblies, conveying chutes, troughs, and ducts in industrial and food-packaging process environments where a high-temperature, non-stick release surface is required.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by maintenance technicians or equipment operators during scheduled downtime or changeover. Clean and dry the substrate surface thoroughly before applying the tape to ensure full adhesive contact. Smooth the tape firmly from one end to avoid air pockets or wrinkles, particularly around seal-bar edges. Allow the adhesive to dwell before returning the equipment to full operating temperature.

Technical Specifications

• Tape Series: 5453
• Color: Brown
• Backing Material: PTFE-impregnated glass cloth
• Adhesive Type: Silicone pressure-sensitive
• Thickness: 8.2 mil
• Width: 10 inches
• Length: 36 yards
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Weight: 7.9 pounds
• UPC: 00021200735196

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000048689