3M™ 5423 UHMW tape

3M 5423 UHMW tape is an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) film with adhesive on one side. It creates a sliding surface and wear protection wherever parts rub, slide or take impacts.

Specifications

• Film: UHMW polyethylene.
• Type: single-sided adhesive.
• Widths: 12, 19, 25, 51 and 102 mm.

UHMW properties

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is a plastic that is both slippery and highly abrasion resistant. It reduces friction, withstands impact, does not absorb water and most products do not stick to it. That is why it is found on conveyor guides, chutes and sliding surfaces.

The tape brings these properties to an existing part without machining or replacing it: the film is stuck where the wear occurs.

Typical uses

Lining conveyor guides and rails, chutes and hoppers, protecting surfaces against abrasion, reducing noise and friction between two parts, drawer and door slides, protecting exposed edges against impact.

UHMW or PTFE

PTFE slides even better and withstands much higher temperatures. UHMW resists abrasion and impact better. For a rubbing surface at room temperature, UHMW generally wears more slowly; for a hot area, choose a PTFE tape.

Application

Clean and degrease the substrate, apply the tape without trapping air and press it down firmly. On an exposed edge, wrapping the tape over the edge reduces the risk of lifting.

See also our UHMW-PE protection tapes, our PTFE tapes and our 3M products.