3M™ Water Contact Indicator Tape 5557 - Linear Meter

UPC/EAN Code: 50021200953809
SKU Code: KR171/755.9101

‘Protect your products, reveal the truth! The 3M™ Tape 5557 is your ally to detect any water leakage quickly and easily. A change in colour says it all: your product has been exposed to moisture! Ideal for quality assurance and preventing returns.’

The 3M™ Tape 5557 is a precision-engineered solution designed to provide fast and reliable detection of water contact. Its irreversible colour change from white to red makes it an undeniable witness to moisture exposure, providing unparalleled safety in a variety of industrial and electronic applications.

CHARACTERISTICS

- Exceptional sensitivity: Reacts immediately to the slightest presence of water, even in high relative humidity conditions.

- Accurate colourimetry: The colour shift is permanent and highly contrasted, facilitating visual inspection and documentation.

- Superior adhesion: Adheres firmly to a wide range of surfaces, including plastics, metals, glass and coatings, ensuring long-lasting adhesion.

- Durability: Designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures and chemical exposure.

- Custom dimensions: Available in different lengths (up to 9m) and die-cutting options.

- Width: 101.6mm

- Uniform thickness: Ensures consistent and reproducible response to water contact.

APLICATIONS

- Consumer and High Reliability Electronics: Protection of moisture sensitive components in electronic equipment such as mobile phones, computers, medical equipment, pagers, digital cameras, radio transmitters and industrial control systems.

- Automotive: Monitoring the integrity of seals in vehicle electrical and electronic components, as well as in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

- Aerospace: Protection of electronic equipment and sensors in high humidity and condensation environments.

- Renewable energy: Humidity monitoring in solar panels, batteries and wind turbine control systems.

- Research and development: Used in testing materials and components for moisture and corrosion resistance.