3M™ Polyethylene Tape 480, Transparent, 1 in x 36 yd, 5.1 mil, 36 Roll/Case

Constructed with an extremely conformable backing, 3M™ Polyethylene Tape 480 is designed to be used in general repair, patching and splicing of polyethylene sheeting. This tape is coated with a non-yellowing, transparent, acrylic adhesive and features a clear polyethylene backing that helps make repairs less visible.
Special Price $35.45 Regular Price $41.71
UPC 00021200041457
3M ID 7000048395
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Clear Tape for Splicing and Repairs

3M™ Polyethylene Tape 480 stretches easily and is highly conformable for a tight seal over and around irregular surfaces. The smooth backing provides good solvent and alkali resistance. It meets MIL STD 2041D(SH) for leachable halogens, making it ideal for corrosion sensitive applications. The acrylic adhesive bonds to a variety of surfaces and can be used in many sealing, protecting, repair and patching applications. This resilient tape can be used in short-term outdoor applications at temperatures as low -20°F/-29°C and as high as 170°F/77°C.

Recommended Applications

Splicing and patching of polyethylene sheeting Repairing awnings Sealing on smooth and irregular surfaces Surface protection

Short-term outdoor repair applications


  • Polyethylene backing provides good chemical and solvent resistance
  • Non-yellowing transparent acrylic adhesive bonds to a variety of materials
  • Extremely flexible backing enables tape to stretch and conform to textured and irregular surfaces
  • Clear polyethylene backing makes repairs less visible
  • Good abrasion resistance provides durability in repair and splicing applications
  • Tape remains adhered and flexible to temperatures as low as -20°F
More Information
3M ID 7000048395
Part number 480
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Global Product Hierarchy Tapes > Polyethylene Tapes
Backing (Carrier) Material Polyethylene Film
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) 4.0 mil
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) 0.1 mm
Color Family Transparent
Product Color Transparent
Product Number 480
Product Type simple
Quantity 0
Shelf Life 18.0 Month
Trademark 1 3M™
Country of Origin United States
Sales Unit RO
SAP Shelf Life In Days 547
Base - Billing Unit ROL
Base - Customary Height Dimension 1
Base - Customary Length Dimension 4.37
Base - Customary Width Dimension 4.37007874
Base - Metric Gross Weight 117.934 G
Base - Metric Height Dimension 25.4 MM
Base - Metric Length Dimension 110.998 MM
Base - Metric Width Dimension 111.0 MM
Base - Item Quantity 1
Base - Unit ROL
Unit of Use - Billing Unit ROL
Unit of Use - Customary Cubic Dimension 19.100431901651206 ci
Unit of Use - Customary Gross Weight 0.2599999642851135 lbs
Unit of Use - Customary Net Weight 0.25999775966249167 lbs
Unit of Use - Customary Height Dimension 1.0 in
Unit of Use - Customary Length Dimension 4.37 in
Unit of Use - Customary Width Dimension 4.3700787401574805 in
Unit of Use - Metric Cubic Dimension 0.313 CDM
Unit of Use - Metric Net Weight 117.933 G
Unit of Use - Metric Height Dimension 25.4 MM
Unit of Use - Metric Length Dimension 110.998 MM
Unit of Use - Metric Width Dimension 111.0 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 937.999875999752 ci
Shipper - Customary Gross Weight 10.379363303664036 lbs
Shipper - Customary Net Weight 9.360827652369903 lbs
Shipper - Customary Height Dimension 10.0 in
Shipper - Customary Length Dimension 9.68503937007874 in
Shipper - Customary Width Dimension 9.68503937007874 in
Shipper - Metric Cubic Dimension 15371.064 CCM
Shipper - Metric Weight 4.708 KG
Shipper - Metric Net Weight 4.246 KG
Shipper - Metric Height Dimension 0.254 M
Shipper - Metric Length Dimension 0.246 M
Shipper - Metric Width Dimension 0.246 M
Shipper - Item Quantity 36
Shipper - Total Unit Quantity 36
Shipper - Previous Packaging Level Quantity 36
Shipper - Previous Packaging Level Unit RLS
Shipper - Item Unit RLS
Shipper - Unit CS
Pallet - Billing Unit ROL
Pallet - Customary Cubic Dimension 89216.7138664986 ci
Pallet - Customary Gross Weight 859.8028225210226 lbs
Pallet - Customary Net Weight 748.7934596430712 lbs
Pallet - Customary Height Dimension 44.881889763779526 in
Pallet - Customary Length Dimension 47.63779527559055 in
Pallet - Customary Width Dimension 41.732283464566926 in
Pallet - Metric Cubic Dimension 1.462 M3
Pallet - Metric Net Weight 339.647 KG
Pallet - Metric Height Dimension 1.14 M
Pallet - Metric Length Dimension 1.21 M
Pallet - Metric Width Dimension 1.06 M
Pallet - Item Quantity 2880
Pallet - Total Unit Quantity 2880
Pallet - Previous Packaging Level Quantity 80
Pallet - Previous Packaging Level Unit BOX
Pallet - Item Unit RLS
Pallet - Unit PAL
Pallet - Pallet Layer Quantity 4
Pallet - Shipping Container Per Layer Quantity 20
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