3M Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape 5559
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The 3M Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape 5559 is designed to provide a visible indication when it comes into contact with water. The tape changes colour rapidly from white to red upon water contact, making the indication easy to identify. Its ultra-thin construction helps support slim electronic device designs.
This water contact indicator tape uses highly absorbent paper backing that transports water to show the indication. It also features acrylic adhesive that provides very high bond strength on most surfaces. This includes low-surface-energy plastics such as polypropylene and powder coatings.
The total construction is rotary die-cuttable and does not include a film top layer. The top surface is printable using laser and inkjet devices. The tape is also designed to withstand heat and humidity ageing without providing a water indication.
Econtrol Devices is an authorised distributor of 3M products. Contact us for information about the 3M Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape 5559, 12 in x 180 yd, 1 ea/Case.
Key Features of 3M Water Contact Indicator Tape 5559
- Changes rapidly from white to red when it comes into contact with water
- Highly absorbent paper backing transports water to show the indication
- Acrylic adhesive provides very high bond strength on most surfaces
- Suitable for low-surface-energy plastics such as polypropylene
- Suitable for powder-coated surfaces
- Ultra-thin tape construction supports slim electronic device designs
- Rotary die-cuttable construction
- No film top layer
- Printable top surface
- Can be printed using laser and inkjet devices
- Designed to withstand heat and humidity ageing without giving a water indication
Highly Absorbent Paper Backing
The 3M Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape 5559 uses paper as its backing or carrier material. This paper backing is highly absorbent and transports water across the tape to display the indication. When exposed to water, the product changes from its original white colour to red.
Acrylic Adhesive
The tape features an acrylic adhesive. It provides very high bond strength to most surfaces, including low-surface-energy plastics such as polypropylene and surfaces with powder coatings. Its adhesive construction supports its use where secure bonding and visible water-contact indication are required.
Ultra-Thin, Printable Construction
With a total tape thickness of 0.127 mm without the liner, this product has an ultra-thin profile. Its construction enables slim electronic device designs. The tape is rotary die-cuttable and has no film top layer. Its top surface can be printed with laser and inkjet devices.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name | 3M Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape 5559 |
| Part number | 5559 |
| 3M ID | 70006418423 |
| UPC | 0005115240287 |
| Brand | 3M |
| Supplier | Econtrol Devices |
| Adhesive type | Acrylic |
| Backing/carrier material | Paper |
| Product colour | White |
| Size | 12 in x 180 yd |
| Overall width | 304.8 mm |
| Overall length | 164.6 metres |
| Thickness without liner | 0.127 mm |
| Maximum operating temperature | 65°C |
| Minimum operating temperature | -40°C |
| Units per case | 1 |
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