3M™ Polyethylene Tape 480, Transparent, 5.1 mil, Roll, Config

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.
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UPC 00021200902857
3M ID 7100013117
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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 7100013117
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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 - Item Quantity 1
Base - Unit ROL
Shipper - Total Unit Quantity 1
Shipper - Previous Packaging Level Quantity 1
Pallet - Total Unit Quantity 1
Pallet - Previous Packaging Level Unit BOX
Pallet - Pallet Layer Quantity 1
Pallet - Shipping Container Per Layer Quantity 1
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