General Purpose PTFE Beveled Celluloid Tape

3M™ General Purpose Skived PTFE Tape 5180 uses a conformable skived polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) backing. This tape offers a low coefficient of friction, combined with a pressure-sensitive silicone adhesive, to provide a slick surface on various substrates. It is ideal for general-purpose nonstick applications requiring high-temperature performance.

Enhanced Surface Movement

This general-purpose tape provides a quick and easy solution to reduce friction between moving surfaces in non-critical applications. The skived backing offers better conformability during application compared to typical extruded PTFE film tapes. It serves as a release surface or easy-release medium between substrates where pressure, temperature changes, and other factors may cause adherence.

Applying 3M™ General Purpose Skived PTFE Tape 5180 can improve surface movement, eliminate squeaks and rattles, and reduce machine noise. PTFE is also resistant to chemicals and can act as a temporary chemical barrier. With a wide operating temperature range of -65°F (-54°C) to 500°F (260°C), this tape is versatile and suitable for various applications.

Recommended Applications

• General-purpose roll wrapping for belt processing
• Reducing squeaks and noise
• Chemical shielding and protection

What is PTFE?

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic material widely used across industries to reduce friction. Known for its nonstick properties and high heat resistance, PTFE is commonly used as a nonstick coating for cookware. It is an excellent electrical insulator due to its non-conductivity and resists numerous chemicals thanks to the robust chemical resistance of fluoropolymer bonds.

PTFE minimizes friction, reduces wear, and improves the energy efficiency of machinery. In industrial applications requiring sliding parts, such as bearings, gears, and slide plates, PTFE outperforms materials like nylon or acetal.

3M enhances this versatile compound through a skiving process to produce thin films, combining them with its proprietary pressure-sensitive adhesives to create PTFE tapes. These innovative high-performance tapes are reliable, durable, and designed to reduce friction in demanding applications.