The 3M™ Heavy Duty Protective Tape 346 is a versatile and reliable solution designed to safeguard surfaces on a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and other substrates, from abrasion, moisture, and UV damage. This natural-colored flat stock paper tape is engineered to preserve product value by providing durable protection in both indoor and outdoor environments. With its thick paper backing and specially formulated rubber adhesive, this tape ensures a strong bond and clean removal, offering protection for up to 6 months, even in challenging outdoor conditions.
- Durable Surface Protection: The 3M™ Heavy Duty Protective Tape 346 is designed to protect a variety of surfaces from abrasion and moisture, making it ideal for use on metals, plastics, and other materials. Its robust construction provides long-lasting protection, helping to prevent costly surface damage during storage, transit, or fabrication processes.
- UV Resistant Backing: The heavy paper backing of this tape is not only thick and durable but also filters out damaging UV rays, adding an extra layer of protection for surfaces exposed to sunlight. This makes it particularly suitable for outdoor applications where materials need to be shielded from the elements.
- Strong Adhesion with Clean Removal: The specially formulated rubber adhesive delivers a strong bond to a variety of surfaces, ensuring that the tape stays in place during use. Despite its strong adhesion, the tape is designed for clean removal, leaving surfaces free from residue and damage after the tape is removed, even after extended periods of protection.
- Extended Outdoor Durability: Capable of withstanding up to 6 months of outdoor exposure, the 3M™ Heavy Duty Protective Tape 346 provides reliable protection in harsh environments. This durability makes it a cost-effective solution for protecting valuable materials during transportation, storage, and fabrication.
Application Ideas:
- Protect boat deck and interior cabin surfaces during building, finishing, and refurbishing processes.
- Shield steel tanks during fabrication and welding to prevent surface damage.
- Safeguard aircraft parts and surfaces, such as wings and windows, during maintenance, storage, and shipping.
- Provide indoor and outdoor protection for metals and plastics against abrasion, moisture, and UV exposure.
- Prevent abrasion damage to materials in transit, especially in shipping containers where movement may cause surface wear.
Usage and Maintenance: To ensure optimal performance, apply the 3M™ Heavy Duty Protective Tape 346 to clean, dry surfaces free of dust and contaminants. The tape should be applied with firm pressure to ensure a strong bond. When it is time to remove the tape, simply peel it off to reveal a clean, undamaged surface. The tape's UV resistance and moisture protection make it suitable for long-term use in both indoor and outdoor settings, providing peace of mind that surfaces are well-protected.
Product ID: 3M 346 UPC: 00-051138-95780-3, 00051138957803 Stock ID: 70-0063-9194-3, 70006391943
Adhesion to Steel oz/in (N/100 mm) : 22 (24)
Adhesive Type : Rubber
Backing Material : Flat paper stock
Backing Thickness : 15 Milli-inch (mil)
Backing Thickness (metric) : 0.38 Millimetre
Brand : 3M
Color : Tan
Diameter : 7.51604
Elongation : 4 Percent
Length : 60 Linear Yard
Length (metric) : 54.86 Linear Metre
Product Form : Roll
Push To GSDB : True
Shelf Life : 12 Month
Tensile Strength lb/in (N/100 mm) : 28 (490)
Thickness : 16.7 Milli-inch (mil)
Thickness (metric) : 0.4 Millimetre
Units per Case : 1
Width : 45.50 Inch
Width (metric) : 1155.70 Millimetre
Units per Pallet : 28 Rolls
Harmonizing Code : 4811411000