40 Printed and Unprinted Antistatic
Utility Tape
Data Sheet
3M™ 40 Printed and Unprinted Antistatic Utility Tapes
represent a breakthrough in PSA tape technology. This new
tape, which generates less than 50 volts on unwind and
removal from stainless steel, helps prevent ESD damage to
sensitive electronic components in manufacturing
environments. Triboelectric charge may vary with your
application and environment.
Applications
•
Office/Clean Room/Work Station
Holding notes of work orders
Holding obstruction down
Third hand, general purpose
•
Manufacturing
Close static shielding bags
Conformal coating/maskins
Holding and sealing supplies
•
Packaging
Box, bag and container sealing/holding DIP Tubes
•
Removing Contaminants
•
Label Stock
Call 1-800-328-1368 for more information or the name of
your nearest 3M ELPD Division authorized distributor.
Typical Properties
Property/Unit of Measure
Test Method
Typical Value
Patented Technology
3M antistatic utility tape is a transparent
polyester film tape with acrylic
adhesive. Made with a proprietary
technology, the tape generates extremely
low levels of triboelectric charge when
it is unwound from the roll and also
when removed from most surfaces on
which it is placed. This makes the tape
an excellent choice for use near
electronic components and assemblies.
The tape is supplied on 36 yard and 72
yard rolls on 1” and 3” cores.
Superior Performance
3M antistatic utility tape can be used at
static-safeguard workstations as part of
your total static control program. It
generates very low levels of static
charge even in dry conditions of 10%
RH. The tape is supplied on a paper
core; antistatic plastic cores are
available to minimize particulate
contamination in clean work areas.
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Static charge generation:
Removal from roll,
10% RH, volts
Removal from roll,
50% RH, volts
Removal from stainless
steel, 10% RH, volts
Removal from stainless
steel, 50% RH, volts
Surface resistance:
Adhesive @ 50% RH,
Ω
Adhesive @ 10% RH,
Ω
TAPE PROPERTIES
Adhesion to steel, oz/inch
Unwind force from roll, oz/inch
Thickness, mils
Break strength, lb./inch
Slit width, inch
Non - outgassing
TML
CVCM
3M
3M
3M
3M
20
5
50
5
5 x 10
6
5 x 10
6
40 Printed for Protection
The tape is printed on the adhesive
side with the 3M logo and the ESD
Protective Symbol. This reminds workers that 40 tape is the
only utility tape you allow in static-safeguarded areas.
ESD Assoc.
STD 11.11
ESD Assoc.
STD 11.11
ASTM D 1000
ASTM D 1000
ASTM D 1000
ASTM D 1000
ASTM D 1000
ASTM E 595
ASTM E 595
15
24
2.2
20
± 1/64
<1.0%
<0.1%
Important Notice
Technical information provided by 3M is based on experience and/or tests
believed to be reliable, but their accuracy is not guaranteed and the results may
not be relevant to every user’s application. For this reason 3M does not accept
responsibility or liability, direct or consequential, arising from reliance upon any
information provided and the user should determine the suitability of the products
for their intended use. Nothing in this statement will be deemed to exclude or
restrict 3M’s liability for death or personal injury arising from its negligence. All
questions of liability relating to 3M products are governed by the seller’s terms of
sale subject where applicable to the prevailing law
If any goods supplied or processed by or on behalf of 3M prove on
inspection to be defective in material or workmanship, 3M will (at its
option) replace the same or refund to the Buyer the price paid for the
goods or services. Except as set our above, all warranties and
conditions, whether express or implied, statutory or otherwise are
excluded to the fullest extent permissible at law.
3M and Scotchcast are trademarks of the 3M Company. Printed in
the UK.
© 3M United Kingdom PLC, 1999
3M United Kingdom PLC
Electrical Products Group
Hudson Road
Bedford MK41 0HR
Tel: 01234 268868
Fax: 01234 229433
3M Ireland
Electrical products Group
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Dun Loaghaire, CO. Dublin, Ireland
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Fax: (01) 2803509
Innovation
Jan. 2000