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The application of an adhesive tape on weathered surfaces may lead to residues during the de-masking. Therefore we strongly recommend a test application before.
tesa® 4438
UV Surface Protection Tape
Product description
The combination of the impregnated backing material with the high UV resistance facilitates multiple working processes in only one covering process.
Product details and specifications
Application Fields
This tape is especially suited for all renovation works, particularly for outdoor painting, fasade renovation as well as for heat protection. tesa® 4438 is especially suitable for the sticking on water diluted acrylic paints. It can be used as a protection tape during transport or storage of high value surfaces. tesa® 4438 is suitable for short term masking during wave soldering and other high temperature processes as well.
| Backing material | flat paper |
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| Total thickness | 167 µm |
| Type of adhesive | acrylic |
| Elongation at break | 5 % |
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| Tensile strength | 33 N/cm |
| Hand tearability | very good |
| Temperature resistance (30 min) | 60 °C |
| Suitable for rough surfaces | good |
| Adhesion to steel | 4 N/cm |
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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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Last updated on 23 June 2026