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3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8673, Transparent, Configurable

  • Part Number 8673
  • 3M Product Number 8673
  • 3M ID 7100000184

Provides long-term resistance to ultraviolet light

Tough, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer has a high peel strength and is abrasion, scratch, erosion, tear and puncture resistant

Thin and conformable tape is easy to apply and conforms over curved surfaces

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  • Provides long-term resistance to ultraviolet light
  • Tough, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer has a high peel strength and is abrasion, scratch, erosion, tear and puncture resistant
  • Thin and conformable tape is easy to apply and conforms over curved surfaces
  • Can be painted over, or applied to painted surfaces
  • Transparent tape is easy to apply and conforms over curved surfaces

3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8673 is a premium edge erosion protective tape formulated for long term resistance to ultraviolet light. It features a tough polyurethane backing with and an acrylic adhesive to offer a high peel strength and adhesion to a wide selection of materials.

Man applying polyurethane protective tape to airplane wing
Premium erosion protection tape with excellent UV stability, commonly used on leading edge of aircraft
Resists Wearing, Abrasion and Tearing
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8673 is a transparent, 14 mil, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer tape designed to provide premium, leading edge erosion protection. With scratch, tear, erosion, puncture and impact resistance, this tape has a polyurethane backing with high peel strength that can withstand a wide variety of difficult conditions and applications. It is formulated for long-term resistance to ultraviolet light. 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8673 is qualified for numerous aircraft and helicopter specifications. It is used in many aircraft maintenance and production efficiency, and aviation safety enhancement applications.

Adhere with Acrylic
This tape features a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive that adheres immediately on contact to a variety of substrates. Once bonded, this adhesive will provide high, secure adhesion for extended periods. This acrylic adhesive maintains adhesion in climate and temperature change variations and resists yellowing in long term use. When necessary, this tape removes easily.

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This tape features a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive that adheres immediately on contact to a variety of substrates


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