3M™ Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil Tape 438, Silver, 4 in x 60 yd, 7.2 mil, 2 Roll/Case

3M™ Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil Tape 438 is a high-performance foil tape designed for numerous applications across a broad range of industries. Comprised of a dead soft aluminum foil backing with a highly engineered pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, it is ideal for heat shielding, heat reflecting, seaming and sealing.
Special Price $312.21 Regular Price $367.30
UPC 00051125853309
3M ID 7100040979
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Withstands Exposure to High Heat and Humidity

Consisting of a dead soft, thermally conductive aluminum backing, 3M™ Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil Tape 438 dissipates heat over the surface of the tape to reduce hot spots and protect the substrate from the effects of high temperatures. Coated with highly engineered acrylic adhesive, it is capable of withstanding exposure to high heat and humidity while maintaining a strong and reliable bond. This tape can withstand a variety of moisture, weathering, UV and solvents in order to provide an excellent work life, indoors or out.

3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 438 is UL Recognized to UL 746C (File E 122798) and Classified by UL to UL 723 "L" for low flammability rating (File R 7311). It meets F.A.R 25.853(a). Temperature use range is from -65°; to 300°F (-54°; to 149°C).

Recommended Applications

Heat shielding of delicate parts Heat reflecting Moisture barrier Seaming and sealing Refrigerator and freezer coil attachment

Plastic protection against heat and UV exposure


  • Heavy duty dead soft aluminum foil backing provides increased effectiveness for head shielding in demanding applications
  • Highly engineered acrylic adhesive provides long term durability, but removes cleanly after harsh masking applications
  • Withstands exposure to flame, weathering, moisture and UV
  • Heat and light reflective tape protects surfaces and enhances lighting efficiency
  • Recognized by UL to UL 746C and Classified by UL to UL 723, Class "L" for low flammability rating
More Information
3M ID 7100040979
Part number 438
Keywords aluminum foil tape
Global Product Hierarchy Tapes > Foil Tapes > Aluminum Tapes
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) 5.0 mil
Backing Material Aluminum Foil
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) 0.13 mm
Color Family Gray
Product Color Silver
Product Number 438
Product Type simple
Quantity 0
Trademark 1 3M™
Country of Origin United States
Sales Unit RO
SAP Shelf Life In Days 730
Base - Billing Unit ROL
Base - Customary Height Dimension 5.47
Base - Customary Length Dimension 4
Base - Customary Width Dimension 5.47007874
Base - Metric Gross Weight 2.268 KG
Base - Metric Height Dimension 138.938 MM
Base - Metric Length Dimension 101.6 MM
Base - Metric Width Dimension 138.94 MM
Base - Item Quantity 1
Base - Unit ROL
Unit of Use - Billing Unit ROL
Unit of Use - Customary Cubic Dimension 119.68532007930158 ci
Unit of Use - Customary Gross Weight 5.0000841063530235 lbs
Unit of Use - Customary Net Weight 4.991265615865628 lbs
Unit of Use - Customary Height Dimension 5.47 in
Unit of Use - Customary Length Dimension 4.0 in
Unit of Use - Customary Width Dimension 5.47007874015748 in
Unit of Use - Metric Cubic Dimension 1961.291 CCM
Unit of Use - Metric Net Weight 2.264 KG
Unit of Use - Metric Height Dimension 138.938 MM
Unit of Use - Metric Length Dimension 101.6 MM
Unit of Use - Metric Width Dimension 138.94 MM
Unit of Use - Item Quantity 1
Unit of Use - Total Unit Quantity 1
Unit of Use - Previous Packaging Level Quantity 1
Unit of Use - Item Unit RLS
Unit of Use - Unit ROL
Shipper - Billing Unit ROL
Shipper - Customary Cubic Dimension 604.7843591750176 ci
Shipper - Customary Gross Weight 11.001066883025391 lbs
Shipper - Customary Net Weight 9.982531231731256 lbs
Shipper - Customary Height Dimension 6.771653543307087 in
Shipper - Customary Length Dimension 13.188976377952756 in
Shipper - Customary Width Dimension 6.771653543307087 in
Shipper - Metric Cubic Dimension 9910.64 CCM
Shipper - Metric Weight 4.99 KG
Shipper - Metric Net Weight 4.528 KG
Shipper - Metric Height Dimension 0.172 M
Shipper - Metric Length Dimension 0.335 M
Shipper - Metric Width Dimension 0.172 M
Shipper - Item Quantity 2
Shipper - Total Unit Quantity 2
Shipper - Previous Packaging Level Quantity 2
Shipper - Previous Packaging Level Unit RLS
Shipper - Item Unit RLS
Shipper - Unit CS
Pallet - Billing Unit ROL
Pallet - Customary Cubic Dimension 90803.33121296164 ci
Pallet - Customary Gross Weight 1419.7769684706116 lbs
Pallet - Customary Net Weight 1257.7989351981385 lbs
Pallet - Customary Height Dimension 45.669291338582674 in
Pallet - Customary Length Dimension 47.63779527559055 in
Pallet - Customary Width Dimension 41.732283464566926 in
Pallet - Metric Cubic Dimension 1.488 M3
Pallet - Metric Net Weight 570.528 KG
Pallet - Metric Height Dimension 1.16 M
Pallet - Metric Length Dimension 1.21 M
Pallet - Metric Width Dimension 1.06 M
Pallet - Item Quantity 252
Pallet - Total Unit Quantity 252
Pallet - Previous Packaging Level Quantity 126
Pallet - Previous Packaging Level Unit BOX
Pallet - Item Unit RLS
Pallet - Unit PAL
Pallet - Pallet Layer Quantity 6
Pallet - Shipping Container Per Layer Quantity 21
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