This demo shows how 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490 helps create a non-stick, easy-release surface. Designed for roller wrapping, plate protection, belt surfaces, web movement, mould release, and equipment areas where adhesive or ink build-up can occur. Request a sample: https://s.3m.com/spbm4473 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490 uses an extruded PTFE film backing and silicone adhesive to help create a smooth, low-friction surface where materials need to release more easily. Demo summary • 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490 is applied to one half of an ABS plastic plate, while the other half remains bare. • Hot melt adhesive is applied across both the taped surface and the bare ABS surface. • After 30 minutes, the cured adhesive is scraped from both surfaces to compare release performance. Product highlights • Extremely low coefficient of friction helps create a smooth, non-stick surface. • Non-stick PTFE film provides an exceptionally slick surface for easier clean-up. • Extruded PTFE film lies flatter than typical skived PTFE film tapes and resists curling during unwind. • Thicker backing helps extend service life when subjected to abrasion or wear compared to thinner versions. • Wide temperature range supports use on or near heated machinery and equipment, from -65°F to 500°F, or -54°C to 260°C. • Silicone adhesive provides clean removal from a variety of surfaces. Observed results • In this demo, the cured hot melt adhesive bonds strongly to the bare ABS plastic surface. • Removing the adhesive from bare ABS requires repeated scraping. • On the 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490 surface, the cured adhesive releases easily. • The adhesive comes off from the taped surface on the first scrape in the demonstrated setup. Why it matters • Easy-release PTFE surfaces can help reduce sticky build-up on rollers, plates, belts, and other equipment surfaces. • Low-friction surfaces can help facilitate web movement across rollers, formers, and processing equipment. • Easier release can help reduce clean-up time when working with adhesives, inks, or other sticky materials. • Non-stick performance supports applications where rollers, plates, belts, or mould surfaces need to resist material build-up. • Abrasion resistance and high-temperature performance help support demanding printing, converting, manufacturing, and composite processing environments. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Exposing the tape to hot melt adhesive 00:38 Results after 30 minutes of exposure 01:06 Conclusion Resources & next steps • Request a sample: https://s.3m.com/spbm4473 • Product details: https://s.3m.com/0lq8jmr6 • Find the right engineered industrial tape: https://s.3m.com/zgwsouvp #3MEngineeredIndustrialTapes #EngineeredForEngineers

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