June 2018

3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8730HT

Technical Data Sheet

Product Description

3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8730HT (high temperature) is made from a UV stable polyurethane elastomer

that resists punctures, tearing, and abrasion. 3M 8730HT Tape is specifically designed for use in elevated

temperature applications. It provides a simple, easy method of protecting a surface from corrosion, erosion, and

minor impact damage. It can be painted or applied over painted surfaces. The tape is constructed with a pressure

sensitive acrylic adhesive that is protected with an easy release plastic liner.

Typical Physical Properties and Performance Characteristics

Note: 1) The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for

specification purposes. 2) ASTM = American Society for Testing and Materials. 3) Metric values are listed in parenthesis

Property

Test Method

Units

Typical Value

Tensile Strength @ Break

ASTM D882

lb./in. (N/100 mm)

83 (1453)

Elongation % @ Break

ASTM D882

%

500

Peel Adhesion @ 70°F (21°C) to:

Bare Aluminum 2043 T3

304 Brite #7 Stainless Steel

MIL-PRF-85285 Paint*

ASTM D-3330

Method A

24 hr dwell

oz./in. (N/100 mm)

100 (109)

80 (88)

110 (120)

Taber Abrasion Mass Loss

ASTM C50 H18,

1kg, 1000 cycles

g

0.025

Hardness

ASTM D2240

Shore A

80

Thermal Conductivity

ASTM C177

W/m•K

0.18

Temperature Capability

3M 8730HT Tape can be used in applications with

continuous temperatures up to 250°F (121°C).

*Paint sanded with 320 grit sandpaper and tape applied using 3M™ Protective Tape Application Solution.

Dimensions

Approximate Applied Thickness*

0.012 inch (0.30 mm) Film

0.002 inch (0.06 mm) Adhesive

0.014 inch (0.36 mm) Total thickness

Standard Roll Length

36 yd. (32.9 m)

Available Widths

Minimum 1 inch

Maximum 24 inches

(1.25 cm to 61 cm)

Approximate Weight*

*Excludes the plastic liner that is removed from the tape prior to application.