Polyken 253 is a premium-grade duct tape with a PE-coated cloth backing and natural rubber adhesive. High tensile strength, puncture and abrasion resistance and aggressive adhesion to rough surfaces such as concrete make it suitable for heavy-duty repair, packaging and media blast protection. Tested in accordance with UL 723.
Typical Values
- Total thickness: 0.330 mm (13 mils); elongation 13% (ASTM D1000)
- Adhesion to steel: 10.39 N/cm (95 oz/in) (PSTC-101)
- Tensile strength: 87.56 N/cm (50 lb/in) (ASTM D1000)
- UL 723: flame spread 15, smoke developed 20; operating temperature 4–93 °C; VOC <1 g/L
Applications
- Waterproof repairs; heavy-duty packaging and bundling
- Media blast protection
- Seaming and sealing heavy PE sheeting, underlayment and tarps
Availability and Storage
- Colours: silver, black; standard sizes 48 mm × 55 m and 72 mm × 55 m
- 16–27 °C (60–80 °F) at 40–60% RH; shelf life 36 months from manufacture
| Tape Size | 1in x 60yd |