A462DC
A462DC is a double-coated LSE acrylic tape constructed with 2.0 mils of aggressive acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive on each side of a 0.5 mil polyester (PET) film carrier, yielding a 4.50 mil total thickness. Engineered for superior bonding to a wide range of low surface energy materials and foams including polyolefins and both ether- and ester-type polyurethanes, it delivers 75 oz/in peel adhesion and 168 hours of shear hold at 2.2 psi. A biocide additive provides enhanced microbial resistance, and the service temperature range extends from −40°F to 250°F.
Key Properties
- Peel Adhesion: 75 oz/in (PSTC-101)
- Tack: 55 oz/in (ASTM D2979)
- Shear Adhesion @ 2.2 psi: 168 hrs (PSTC 107)
- Tensile Strength: 15 lb/in (PSTC-131)
- Maximum Service Temperature: 250°F
- Total Thickness: 4.50 mils (PSTC-133)
We want to help!
Enter your information and we'll get you in touch with our knowledgable staff. We know how important to the right product for your project.
Request a Consultation
- Specifications
- Applications
- General Info
- FAQs
Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Adhesive Thickness, Exposed Side | 2.0 mils | PSTC-133 |
| Adhesive Thickness, Liner Side | 2.0 mils | PSTC-133 |
| Carrier Thickness | 0.50 mils | PSTC-133 |
| Total Thickness | 4.50 mils | PSTC-133 |
| Adhesive Type, Covered Side | Acrylic | — |
| Adhesive Type, Exposed Side | Acrylic | — |
| Adhesive System | Permanent Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Side | Double Sided Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Backing / Carrier | Polyester (PET) | — |
| Color | Clear | — |
| Liner | 60# moisture stable poly-coated kraft | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Tensile Strength | 15 lb/in | PSTC-131 |
| Elongation | 110 oz/in | — |
Adhesion Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Peel Adhesion | 75 oz/in | PSTC-101 |
| Tack | 55 oz/in | ASTM D2979 |
| Shear Adhesion @ 2.2 psi | 168 hrs | PSTC 107 |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Minimum Service Temperature | −40°F | — |
| Maximum Service Temperature | 250°F | — |
Environmental Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Microbial Resistance | Enhanced via biocide additive | — |
- Bonding and lamination of polyolefin substrates including polyethylene and polypropylene
- Permanent attachment of ether-type and ester-type polyurethane foams to rigid and flexible substrates
- LSE foam-to-substrate converting where both dimensional stability and aggressive adhesion are required
- Medical device converting and humid-environment bonding where biocide-enhanced adhesive is preferred
- High-temperature LSE bonding operating up to 250°F
Common industries: Foam converting, industrial manufacturing, medical device converting, automotive, HVAC.
A462DC is a double-coated LSE acrylic tape built on a 0.5 mil polyester (PET) film carrier with 2.0 mils of aggressive acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive on each face, yielding a 4.50 mil total thickness delivered on a 60# moisture-stable poly-coated kraft release liner.
The adhesive is formulated for superior bonding to low surface energy substrates — polyolefins, polyethylene, polypropylene — and to foams including both ether-type and ester-type polyurethanes. The PET film carrier provides dimensional strength and tensile support (15 lb/in), making the tape well-suited to die-cutting, precision converting, and applications where dimensional stability under handling is required.
The adhesive offers high shear strength (168 hours at 2.2 psi), 55 oz/in tack for rapid initial grab, and 75 oz/in peel adhesion. The biocide additive provides enhanced microbial resistance, supporting use in humid environments, medical device converting, and applications where microbial growth on or around the bond line is a concern. The moisture-stable liner resists humidity-induced dimensional change during storage and converting. Service temperature extends from −40°F to 250°F, with excellent temperature, chemical, and UV resistance.
What differentiates A462DC from A463?
A462DC is a double-coated tape with a 0.5 mil PET film carrier providing dimensional strength (15 lb/in tensile), while A463 is an unsupported acrylic transfer tape (no carrier). Both share the biocide additive and LSE formulation, but A462DC is preferred when dimensional stability during converting and handling is required, and when the PET carrier provides a useful separator between adhesive systems. The carrier also improves die-cutting precision.
Why is peel adhesion important when selecting this tape?
On low surface energy substrates like polyolefins and polyurethane foams, peel adhesion directly measures whether the adhesive can form a functional bond — standard acrylics often fail outright on these materials. A462DC's 75 oz/in peel adhesion, combined with 55 oz/in tack for rapid initial grab and 168 hours of shear hold at 2.2 psi, confirms that the aggressive LSE formulation achieves durable, load-bearing bonds on otherwise difficult substrates.
What is the service temperature range for A462DC?
A462DC has a service temperature range of −40°F to 250°F.
Is A462DC suitable for humid or microbially active environments?
Yes. The adhesive includes a biocide additive for enhanced microbial resistance, and the 60# moisture-stable poly-coated kraft liner resists humidity-induced dimensional change during storage and converting. No specific regulatory compliance standards are listed on the TDS for this material.
Q5: How should A462DC be specified?
Specify grade (A462DC), adhesive thickness per side (2.0 mils), carrier (0.5 mil PET), liner (60# moisture stable poly-coated kraft), target substrate (particularly noting any LSE surfaces or polyurethane foam types), compliance requirements, dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
