3M™ Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape 5558 is an ultra-thin, 6.0 mil (152 micron) thick tape used to indicate
water contact. The tape permanently changes from white to red upon direct water contact.
FEATURES
Film top layer is printable by thermal transfer, flexographic, and screen printing methods and offers improved ink receptivity
The film top layer also provides protection from soiling and moisture during handling
Paper backing is highly absorbent and transports water to show indications
Acrylic adhesive allows for a very high bond strength to most surfaces including low surface energy plastics such as polypropylene and powder coatings
Total construction is rotary die cuttable
Tape is thinner to enable slim electronics device design
APPLICATIONS
Use as a water contact indicator in handheld or portable electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets and
phablets, laptop computers and keyboards, wearable electronic devices, gaming and MP3 players, two-way
radios and cordless phones, digital and video cameras, Li-MH batteries and chargers.
The ultra thin caliper, 6.0 mils total, is suitable for applications with tight design tolerances.
