tesa® 4985
Tacky transfer tape
Product description
tesa® 4985 is a transparent transfer tape using a modified acrylic adhesive. It offers good immediate grab to uneven surfaces.
tesa® 4985 features especially:
- Excellent conformability due to transfer tape construction
- Good dispensing properties
Product details and specifications
Application Fields
- Mounting of posters and photos
- Mounting of fabric for pattern books
- Splicing of paper
| Adhesive Type | tackified acrylic |
|---|---|
| Backing material | none |
| Color of liner | brown |
| Liner Type | glassine |
| Thickness of liner |
2.8 mils
71 µm |
| Total thickness | 50 µm |
| Weight of liner |
113.79 lbs/in²
80 g/m² |
| Chemical Resistance | good |
|---|---|
| Temperature resistance long term |
176 °F
80 °C |
| Static shear resistance at 23°C | medium |
| Temperature resistance short term |
392 °F
200 °C |
| Ageing resistance (UV) | very good |
| Tack | very good |
| Softener resistance | good |
| Static shear resistance at 40°C | low |
| Humidity resistance | very good |
| Adhesion to ABS (initial) |
3.94 lbs/in
6.9 N/cm |
|---|---|
| Adhesion to ABS (after 14 days) |
5.31 lbs/in
9.3 N/cm |
| Adhesion to Aluminium (initial) |
4.05 lbs/in
7.1 N/cm |
| Adhesion to Aluminium (after 14 days) |
5.71 lbs/in
10 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PC (initial) |
4.34 lbs/in
7.6 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PC (after 14 days) |
5.54 lbs/in
9.7 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PE (initial) |
2.34 lbs/in
4.1 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PE (after 14 days) |
2.8 lbs/in
4.9 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PET (initial) |
2.8 lbs/in
4.9 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PET (after 14 days) |
3.65 lbs/in
6.4 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PP (initial) |
2 lbs/in
3.5 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PP (after 14 days) |
3.25 lbs/in
5.7 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PS (initial) |
4.11 lbs/in
7.2 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PS (after 14 days) |
5.42 lbs/in
9.5 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PVC (initial) |
3.88 lbs/in
6.8 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PVC (after 14 days) |
5.37 lbs/in
9.4 N/cm |
| Adhesion to Steel (initial) |
4.57 lbs/in
8 N/cm |
| Adhesion to Steel (after 14 days) |
6.34 lbs/in
11.1 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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Last updated on Aug 25, 2026