A.11.3. Scotch Tape No. 60

PRODUCT

Type

Adhesive tape, thermosetting.

Chemical Composition

PTFE/Silicone.

Manufacturer

3M Belgium

          Hermes Laan, 7,

          B-1831 Diegem

          Belgium

Tel: +32 (0)2 722 51 11

Fax: +32 (0)2 720 02 25

Email:

www.3m.com

EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY

Development Status

Commercial Product

Cost Range

-

Lot Reproducibility

Good

Space Experience

Good

GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)

Nature

Typical Value

Remarks

Thickness

88 mm

Manufacturer’s Data

Tensile Strength

35 N.m-1

Manufacturer’s Data

Peel Strength

3.3 N.cm-1 

Manufacturer’s Data

Insulating Resistance

>106 MW

Manufacturer’s Data

Dielectric Strength

9000 V

Manufacturer’s Data

PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE

Nature

Typical Value

Type of Test

Temperature Range

Up to 180°C.

Long Term

Outgassing

TML = 0.45%, RML =0.4%, CVCM = 0.1%

ECSS-Q-70-02

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

·          This tape must be cured for 3 hours at 260°C in order to develop it’s full adhesion. This treatment also reduces contaminants (CVCM), which is marginal.