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PRODUCT INFORMATION

tesa® 4973

Specialty double sided tape for film and negative mounting


  • Product Features
tesa® 4973 is a double-sided tape for film mounting when space is at a premium and quality is paramount.

tesa® 4973 is extremely thin and highly transparent thus ensuring a clean and shadow-free mounting.

tesa® 4973 is light and age resistant and can be removed easily without leaving adhesive residues.
  • Technical Data
  • Backing material
    PET film

  • Colour
    transparent

  • Total thickness
    30 µm

  • Type of adhesive
    tackified acrylic

  • Elongation at break
    50 %

  • Tensile strength
    20 N/cm

  • Type of liner
    glassine

  • Colour of liner
    white

  • Thickness of liner
    71 µm

  • Weight of liner
    83 g/m²

  • Adhesion to
  • Adhesion to Steel (initial)
    2.8 N/cm

  • Adhesion to Steel (after 14 days)
    4 N/cm

  • Properties
  • Tack
    o

  • Resistance to chemicals
    ++

  • Ageing resistance (UV)
    ++

  • Humidity resistance
    ++

  • Temperature resistance short term
    200 °C

  • Temperature resistance long term
    80 °C

  • Softener resistance
    +


Evaluation across relevant tesa assortment: ++ very good, + good, o medium, - low


tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All information and recommendations are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. Nevertheless 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. Therefore, 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 support staff will be glad to advise you.