Note: The tape in the image is shown are clear. No white backing. Different angle of tape on the right makes it appear to have the white backing. This only comes in clear.
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8672 is an 8 mil, leading edge erosion protection tape comprised of a tough polyurethane backing and an acrylic adhesive. It resists punctures, tearing and abrasion, and resists ultraviolet light. This tape is qualified to aerospace specifications. |
Units | Typical Value | |
Color | - | Transparent Clear |
Thickness | in (mm) | 0.006 inch (0.15 mm) Film 0.002 inch (0.06 mm) Adhesive Total thickness 0.008 inch (0.21 mm) |
Liner Type | - | Paper |
Weight w/o Liner | lb/yd2 (g/m2) | 0.47 (236.3) |
Tensile Strength | lbs/in (N/100mm) | 40 (700) |
Elongation @ Break | % | 500 |
Adhesive Type | - | Acrylic |
Peel Adhesion at 70°F (21°C) to: Bare Aluminum Acyclic Enamel Paint ABS Plastic | oz/in (N/100mm) | 60 (66) 43 (48) 50 (55) |
Max. Service Temp | °F (°C) | 275 (135) |
The product works great!
3M 8672 4 Clear Leading Edge Tape (Per Ft)
Unlike other leading edge tapes this one is crystal clear.
3M 8672 4 Clear Leading Edge Tape (Per Ft)
The tape was easy to install!
3M 8672 4 Clear Leading Edge Tape (Per Ft)
Surprised that this tape is so thin. I doubt that it will last very well. Apparently I mistakenly ordered the wrong tape but don’t recall seeing thickness specs. Not what I ordered last time.
3M 8672 4 Clear Leading Edge Tape (Per Ft)
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