3M™ SPECIALTY TAPES

3M™ SPECIALTY TAPES

3M™ SPECIALTY TAPES

3M™ Vent Tape 394

Advanced Venting Solution with 3M™ Vent Tape 394

3M™ Vent Tape 394 is a high-performance, single-sided specialty tape engineered for precise outgassing control in foam-in-place insulation processes. Featuring a nonwoven synthetic backing with exceptional air and gas permeability, this tape ensures insulation foam stays in place while allowing gases to escape.

Its conformability, strong burst resistance, and effective barrier against solids make it an ideal choice for applications requiring clean, efficient venting – especially in appliance manufacturing.

Applications for 3M™ Vent Tape 394

  • Refrigerator and freezer production – cabinet and door insulation

  • Foam-in-place polyurethane (PUR) processes – venting during injection

  • Gas release management – appliance cavities, panels, and enclosures

  • Technical insulation manufacturing – controlling foam expansion

  • Any industrial process requiring clean air/gas escape during foam fill

Take Control of Outgassing Processes

Choose 3M™ Vent Tape 394 with Precision Converting from Eko-Tech!

Key Benefits of 3M™ Vent Tape 394

  • High air/gas permeability – minimizes voids and defects in foamed insulation

  • Nonwoven synthetic backing – flexible, strong, and conformable to irregular surfaces

  • Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) – bonds well to a variety of surfaces

  • Reduces foam leakage and cleanup – keeps solid materials in place

  • Excellent burst strength – withstands expanding pressure during foam fill

Why Choose Eko-Tech as Your Converting Partner?

As a certified 3M Select Converter, Eko-Tech is your reliable partner for customized adhesive solutions. We combine 3M’s innovation with our converting expertise to offer:

  • In-house production and quality control

  • End-to-end converting services tailored to your needs

  • Short lead times and flexible batch sizes

  • Application engineering and technical consulting

Converting Capabilities for 3M™ Vent Tape 394

We offer advanced converting processes for 3M™ Vent Tape 394, tailored for demanding applications:

  • Custom-length rewinding

  • Precision width slitting

  • Cross-wound rolls

  • Die-cutting and kiss-cutting – including fingerlift tabs and multi-layer designs

  • Custom packaging to your exact specifications

Our converting solutions help streamline your production and ensure perfect fit and performance.

Technical data

Adhesion Strength (Imperial) 12 oz/in
Adhesion Strength (metric) 13 N/100mm
Adhesive Type Acrylic
Application Outgas Venting in Appliances
Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Metric) 0.1 mm
Backing (Carrier) Material Non-woven
Backing Material Non-woven
Backing Thickness (Imperial) 4 mil, 4.1 mil
Backing Thickness (Metric) 0.1 mm
Brands 3M
Elongation at Break 18%
Industries Appliance

Maximum Operating Temperature 49 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) 120 ℉
Number of Adhesive Sides Single-sided
Performance Level Specialty
Product Color White
Product Form Roll
Product Type Tape
Shelf Life in Months (From Date of Manufacture) 18
Smallest Saleable Unit Roll, Each
Tensile Strength (Imperial) 6.0 lb/in
Tensile Strength (Metric) 10.5 N/100mm, 100 N/100mm

Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) 4 mil
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) 0.1 mm
Units per Case 24.0, 36.0, 48.0
Overall Length (Imperial) 16.5 yd, 36 yd
Overall Length (Metric) 15.08 m, 32.91 m
Overall Thickness (Imperial) 4 mil
Overall Width (Imperial) 0.75 in, 1 in, 1.25 in, 1.5 in, 2 in

Downloads

3M_394.pdf

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