tesa® Professional 53949 Matt Gaffer Tape
Light-absorbing fabric tapes for many kinds of uses at events
Product Features- Indoors and outdoors
- Ideal for events of all kinds (theater, opera, concerts, trade fairs)
- On stage and backstage
Product description
Our fabric tape tesa® 53949 consists of a PE-extruded fabric fitted with an adhesive made from natural rubber. As it is available in 3 matt product variants, it is particularly well suited for applications when reflections have to be avoided. The multi-purpose fabric tape sees frequent use at events of all kinds, e.g. at concerts, trade fairs or theater performances. The fabric tape provides a good adhesive strength (even on rough surfaces), is light-absorbing, can be torn off by hand and can be removed effortlessly. Furthermore, it is abrasion-proof, smooth, flexible, water-repellent and weather-proof so that it is well suited for outdoor applications.
Product Features
- Indoors and outdoors
- Ideal for events of all kinds (theater, opera, concerts, trade fairs)
- On stage and backstage
- To cover glossy, reflecting surfaces
- Temporary fixation, e.g. cables or carpets
- Taping over of gaps and joints
- Floor markings, e.g. position marks
Product Construction
Backing material | PE extruded cloth |
Total thickness | 310 µm |
Type of adhesive | type: natural rubber |
Properties / Performance Values
Easy to remove | yes |
Abrasion resistance | good |
Temperature resistance (30 min) | 125 °C |
Elongation at break | 14 % |
Tensile strength | 85 N/cm |
Straight tear edges | good, medium |
Fluorescent | no |
Ageing resistance (UV) | good |
Water resistance | good, medium |
Softener resistance | medium, good |
Removability after 14 days (85°C, 95% r.h.) | , medium |
Backing appearance (visual) | matt |
Hand tearability | good |
Mesh | 80 threads/inch² |
Fogging | good |
Humidity resistance | good |
Adhesion to Values
Adhesion to Steel | 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.