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11.6 mils / 295µm double sided white PVC film tape
Product Features
High adhesion and very good bonding strength, even to low surface energy materials
Immediate functionality of the laminated bond due to excellent initial tack
Light and aging-resistant acrylic adhesive for long-term applications
All product featuresProduct description
tesa® 4968 is a white, double-sided mounting tape with a highly tackified acrylic adhesive and PVC backing. The thick double-sided PVC film tape has exceptional bonding performance and is used in various different industries, frequently used for fastening heavy signs and point-of-sale displays. The tackified acrylic adhesive features excellent adhesive performance, offering a reliable bond even on low energy surfaces and rough or slightly dirty substrates. The strong adhesive and PVC backing make the tape highly resistant to numerous factors, including plasticizers, humidity, aging, UV light, and chemicals. tesa® 4968 offers a very high initial bond immediately after application and is ideal for various long-term mounting applications.
Product details and specifications
Product Features
High adhesion and very good bonding strength, even to low surface energy materials
Immediate functionality of the laminated bond due to excellent initial tack
Light and aging-resistant acrylic adhesive for long-term applications
Very good plasticizer resistance
Good conformability for good adhesion even on rougher surfaces due to the PVC backing
Application Fields
tesa® 4968 is the perfect solution for mounting decorative POS materials and displays
Mounting signs and scales
Bonding during assembly of moldings and trims in the furniture industry
Ideal for mounting plastic or wooden trims
Mounting nonheated exterior car mirrors onto the holding plates
Product Construction
Backing material
PVC film
Color
white
Color of liner
brown
Thickness of liner
2.72 mils
69 µm
Total thickness
11.61 mils
295 µm
Type of adhesive
type: tackified acrylic
Type of liner
type: paper
Weight of liner
113.79 lbs/in²
80 g/m²
Product Construction
Backing material
PVC film
Color
white
Color of liner
brown
Thickness of liner
2.72 mils
69 µm
Total thickness
11.61 mils
295 µm
Type of adhesive
type: tackified acrylic
Type of liner
type: paper
Weight of liner
113.79 lbs/in²
80 g/m²
Properties / Performance Values
Elongation at break
130 %
Tensile strength
17.13 lbs/in
30 N/cm
Softener resistance
very good
Temperature resistance long term
140 °F
60 °C
Temperature resistance min.
-40 °F
-40 °C
Static shear resistance at 40°C
medium
Humidity resistance
very good
Chemical resistance
good
Static shear resistance at 23°C
good
Temperature resistance short term
158 °F
70 °C
Ageing resistance (UV)
good
Tack
very good
Properties / Performance Values
Elongation at break
130 %
Tensile strength
17.13 lbs/in
30 N/cm
Softener resistance
very good
Temperature resistance long term
140 °F
60 °C
Temperature resistance min.
-40 °F
-40 °C
Static shear resistance at 40°C
medium
Humidity resistance
very good
Chemical resistance
good
Static shear resistance at 23°C
good
Temperature resistance short term
158 °F
70 °C
Ageing resistance (UV)
good
Tack
very good
Adhesion to Values
Adhesion to ABS (initial)
7.48 lbs/in
13.1 N/cm
Adhesion to ABS (after 14 days)
11.42 lbs/in
20 N/cm
Adhesion to Aluminium (initial)
5.88 lbs/in
10.3 N/cm
Adhesion to Aluminium (after 14 days)
11.82 lbs/in
20.7 N/cm
Adhesion to PC (initial)
7.88 lbs/in
13.8 N/cm
Adhesion to PC (after 14 days)
14.05 lbs/in
24.6 N/cm
Adhesion to PET (initial)
5.48 lbs/in
9.6 N/cm
Adhesion to PET (after 14 days)
7.25 lbs/in
12.7 N/cm
Adhesion to PP (initial)
6.28 lbs/in
11 N/cm
Adhesion to PP (after 14 days)
8.05 lbs/in
14.1 N/cm
Adhesion to PS (initial)
6.8 lbs/in
11.9 N/cm
Adhesion to PS (after 14 days)
10.39 lbs/in
18.2 N/cm
Adhesion to PVC (initial)
6.05 lbs/in
10.6 N/cm
Adhesion to PVC (after 14 days)
14.45 lbs/in
25.3 N/cm
Adhesion to Steel (initial)
7.14 lbs/in
12.5 N/cm
Adhesion to Steel (after 14 days)
12.11 lbs/in
21.2 N/cm
Adhesion to Values
Adhesion to ABS (initial)
7.48 lbs/in
13.1 N/cm
Adhesion to ABS (after 14 days)
11.42 lbs/in
20 N/cm
Adhesion to Aluminium (initial)
5.88 lbs/in
10.3 N/cm
Adhesion to Aluminium (after 14 days)
11.82 lbs/in
20.7 N/cm
Adhesion to PC (initial)
7.88 lbs/in
13.8 N/cm
Adhesion to PC (after 14 days)
14.05 lbs/in
24.6 N/cm
Adhesion to PET (initial)
5.48 lbs/in
9.6 N/cm
Adhesion to PET (after 14 days)
7.25 lbs/in
12.7 N/cm
Adhesion to PP (initial)
6.28 lbs/in
11 N/cm
Adhesion to PP (after 14 days)
8.05 lbs/in
14.1 N/cm
Adhesion to PS (initial)
6.8 lbs/in
11.9 N/cm
Adhesion to PS (after 14 days)
10.39 lbs/in
18.2 N/cm
Adhesion to PVC (initial)
6.05 lbs/in
10.6 N/cm
Adhesion to PVC (after 14 days)
14.45 lbs/in
25.3 N/cm
Adhesion to Steel (initial)
7.14 lbs/in
12.5 N/cm
Adhesion to Steel (after 14 days)
12.11 lbs/in
21.2 N/cm
tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and data above mentioned are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. They shall be considered as average values and are not appropriate for a specification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining whether the tesa® product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical staff will be glad to support you.
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