The benefits of Polyken 231 military duct tape include:
- Meets ASTM D-5486
- Conformability
- High tensile strength
- Resistance to moisture, abrasion and solvents
- High tack
- Powerful adhesion to most surfaces (including glass)
- Ability to hold up in extreme temperatures
- Crisp, straight tear
This Polyken 231 duct tape is manufactured to conform to ASTM D-5486 Type IV Class 1 (which supersedes PPP-T-60D & E Type IV, Class 1) and to DPM 871-3, NSN 7510-00-074-4961.
Note: Polyken 231 is not ideally suited to irregular or uneven surfaces.
Product Applications
- Repair Rips On Canvas Tarps
- Reupholster an office chair
- Repairs on boats and aircraft
- Outdoor items that are exposed to water and UV
- Hold straps up on military Alice packs
- Patch up a ruck sack
- Covers holes in a poncho
- Heavy duty binding
- Temporary seal on products
- Bind excess webbing material
- Household repair projects
- Cold weather applications (weather stripping, etc.)
- Reinforce outdoor hanging chairs and other outdoor furniture
Technical Information
Polyken 231 Military Grade Duct Tape Meets ASTM D-5486
- Adhesive: natural rubber
- Carrier/Backing: polyethylene (PE) coated cloth
- Thickness: 12 mils (carrier, adhesive)
- Adhesion: 95 ounces per inch (to stainless steel test panel)
- Adhesion: 95 ounces per inch (to stainless steel test panel)
- Tensile Strength: 50 pounds per inch (longitudinal)
- Service/Operating Temperature: 40°F to 200°F
- Elongation: 13%
- Core: 3" diameter