Benefits
Reliable Initial Bonding
The tackified acrylic adhesive provides good initial tack and supports efficient positioning during assembly and lamination.
Strong Adhesion
Tesa 4987 offers reliable adhesion to various substrates, including selected plastics, metals and flexible materials.
Flexible and Conformable
The non-woven backing conforms to irregular surfaces and difficult three-dimensional shapes.
Suitable for Lamination
The tape can be used for laminating foam, rubber and other flexible substrates in suitable applications.
Environmental Resistance
The adhesive demonstrates good resistance to humidity, UV ageing and chemical exposure under specified conditions.
Converting Performance
The tape is suitable for industrial slitting, laminating and custom die-cutting processes.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Product | Tesa 4987 |
| Product Type | Double-sided non-woven tape |
| Backing Material | Non-woven |
| Adhesive Type | Tackified acrylic |
| Tape Color | Translucent |
| Liner Type | Glassine |
| Liner Color | White |
| Total Thickness | 125 μm |
| Liner Thickness | 84 μm |
| Liner Weight | 100 g/m² |
| Tensile Strength | 8 N/cm |
| Elongation at Break | 3% |
| Tack | Good |
| Static Shear Resistance at 23°C | Good |
| Static Shear Resistance at 40°C | Medium |
| Temperature Resistance, Long Term | 80°C |
| Temperature Resistance, Short Term | 200°C |
| Minimum Temperature Resistance | -40°C |
| UV Ageing Resistance | Good |
| Chemical Resistance | Good |
| Humidity Resistance | Good |
| Softener Resistance | Medium |
Typical Adhesion Values
| Substrate | Initial Adhesion | After 14 Days |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | 9.0 N/cm | 11.2 N/cm |
| ABS | 8.0 N/cm | 10.8 N/cm |
| Aluminium | 7.7 N/cm | 10.1 N/cm |
| PC | 9.3 N/cm | 10.4 N/cm |
| PE | 4.1 N/cm | 4.8 N/cm |
| PET | 6.9 N/cm | 8.7 N/cm |
| PP | 5.6 N/cm | 6.2 N/cm |
| PS | 8.5 N/cm | 10.3 N/cm |
| PVC | 7.0 N/cm | 11.4 N/cm |
Values are typical results and are not intended to serve as product specifications. Actual performance depends on the substrate, surface condition, application method and environmental conditions.
Applications
Industrial Mounting
- Furniture trim and profile mounting
- Window blind component mounting
- Sign and nameplate mounting
- Cover and decorative component mounting
- Lightweight component assembly
Lamination
- Foam lamination
- Rubber substrate lamination
- Insulation material lamination
- HVAC sealing material lamination
- Flexible material bonding
Splicing
- Corrugated cardboard splicing
- Paper web splicing
- Film web splicing
- Continuous stationery splicing
- Packaging material joining
Other Applications
- Plastic bag mounting
- Dispatch bag assembly
- Poster mounting
- Heating element mounting
- Self-adhesive material production
These applications are based on tesa product information. Application suitability should be evaluated according to the specific substrate and operating conditions.
Compatible Materials
Tesa 4987 can be evaluated for bonding or laminating the following materials:
- ABS
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- PET films
- PVC
- Polystyrene (PS)
- Aluminium
- Steel
- Foam materials
- Rubber
- Insulation materials
- Corrugated cardboard
- Paper and films
- Furniture profiles and decorative materials
For low-surface-energy materials such as PE and PP, application-specific adhesion testing is recommended.
Industries
- Furniture Manufacturing
- HVAC and Insulation
- Building Materials
- Paper and Corrugated Packaging
- Printing and Converting
- Plastic Products
- Rubber Products
- Electrical and Electronic Assembly
- Advertising and Display
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Home Improvement
- Window Blind Manufacturing
Why Choose Yousan?
Yousan provides professional adhesive tape converting and customized processing services for industrial applications.
Our capabilities include:
- Custom roll slitting
- Precision laminating
- Kiss cutting
- Rotary die-cutting
- Custom adhesive shapes
- Foam and rubber lamination
- OEM and ODM converting
- Application-specific material evaluation
We can help customers evaluate tape thickness, roll dimensions, liner options, adhesive performance and custom die-cutting requirements.
Note: Yousan should not be described as an authorized tesa distributor unless the relevant authorization has been confirmed.
Installation Guide
1. Surface Preparation
- Ensure the bonding surfaces are clean, dry and free from dust, oil and release agents.
- Remove loose particles and surface contaminants.
- Check substrate compatibility before production.
2. Tape Application
- Cut or slit the tape to the required dimensions.
- Apply the tape evenly to the first substrate.
- Use firm and uniform pressure.
- Avoid touching or contaminating the exposed adhesive.
3. Bonding
- Remove the glassine liner carefully.
- Align the second substrate accurately.
- Apply sufficient pressure across the bonding area.
- Allow adequate time for adhesive wetting and bond development.
4. Application Testing
Before mass production, evaluate:
- Initial tack
- Peel adhesion
- Shear resistance
- Temperature resistance
- Humidity resistance
- UV ageing
- Chemical compatibility
- Long-term bonding performance
Storage
- Store in the original packaging.
- Keep the tape in a clean and dry environment.
- Protect from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
- Avoid dust, moisture and chemical contamination.
- Follow the storage temperature, humidity and shelf-life requirements stated in the latest tesa documentation.
FAQ
1. What is tesa 4987?
Tesa 4987 is a 125 μm double-sided translucent non-woven tape with a tackified acrylic adhesive.
2. Is tesa 4987 suitable for foam lamination?
Yes. Tesa lists foam and rubber substrate lamination among its application fields. Foam type, surface condition and bonding requirements should be tested before production.
3. Can tesa 4987 be used for furniture mounting?
Yes. Typical applications include furniture trims, profiles and window blind components.
4. Is tesa 4987 a high-temperature tape?
It has a listed short-term temperature resistance of up to 200°C. This does not mean it is suitable for continuous high-temperature operation. The actual temperature cycle and bonding load must be evaluated.
5. Can tesa 4987 bond PP and PE?
The product has published adhesion values for PP and PE. However, these materials have relatively low surface energy, so application testing is recommended.
6. Can tesa 4987 be die-cut?
Yes. Tesa identifies good converting and die-cutting properties. The actual result depends on the die shape, liner, adhesive thickness and production process.
7. What is the difference between tesa 4987 and tesa 4943?
Tesa 4987 has a total thickness of 125 μm, while tesa 4943 has a total thickness of 100 μm. Tesa 4987 also provides different typical adhesion and temperature-resistance values. Selection should be based on the required thickness, adhesion and application conditions.
8. Can Yousan provide a tesa 4987 equivalent?
Yousan can evaluate alternative non-woven double-sided tape constructions based on the required adhesive type, thickness, substrate, application and converting specifications. Equivalence should be confirmed through technical comparison and application testing.
Downloads
Available upon request:
- Tesa 4987 Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Product Brochure
- Precision Die-Cutting Capability Guide
Please contact our sales team if you require the latest technical documentation.
