A.11.4. Scotch Tape No. 425

PRODUCT

Type

Adhesive tape.

Chemical Composition

Aluminium/Acrylic.

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

Low

Lot Reproducibility

Very Good

Space Experience

Extensive

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

Nature

Typical Value

Remarks

Thickness

130 mm

Manufacturer’s Data

Tensile Strength

7 N.m-1

Manufacturer’s Data

Peel Strength

53 N.cm-1 

Manufacturer’s Data

Solar Absorbtance

0.25

ECSS-Q-70-09

Hemispherical Emittance

0.035

ECSS-Q-70-09

PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE

Nature

Typical Value

Type of Test

Temperature Range

-54°C to +149°C.

Manufacturer’s Data ,

Long Term

Outgassing

TML = 0.20%, RML =0.12%, CVCM = 0.02%

ECSS-Q-70-02

Thermal Cycling

Pass

ECSS-Q-70-04

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

·          This tape must be carefully and firmly applied with a roller to avoid a crinkled surface.

·          Tape must be regularly perforated to facilitate outgassing and avoid air bubbles.

·          A lighter version of the same tape exists under the name Scotch Tape No. 431 (90 mm).