Benefits
- Reliable light-duty mounting: Provides dependable bonding for suitable lightweight components.
- Gap filling: The 1.2 mm PE foam layer helps compensate for minor gaps and surface irregularities.
- Flexible bonding: Foam construction provides conformability between mating surfaces.
- Versatile applications: Suitable for trims, profiles, POS materials, mirrors, and temporary mounting.
- Easy converting: PE-coated paper liner supports practical processing and converting.
- Clean appearance: White foam construction is suitable for applications where a light-colored tape is preferred.
- Customizable: Can be slit or converted into application-specific widths and shapes.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Product | Tesa 55576 |
| Product Type | Double-Sided PE Foam Tape |
| Adhesive Type | Tackified Acrylic |
| Backing Material | PE Foam |
| Color | White |
| Total Thickness | 1,200 μm / 1.2 mm |
| Liner Type | PE-Coated Paper |
| Long-Term Temperature Resistance | 60°C |
| Short-Term Temperature Resistance | 80°C |
| Adhesion to Aluminum, Initial | 6.4 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PE, Initial | 1.4 N/cm |
| Adhesion to PVC, Initial | 3.0 N/cm |
| Adhesion to Steel, Initial | 5.5 N/cm |
Liner variants:
- PV0 red PE — 80 μm
- PV14 white paper — 110 μm
The published values are representative average values and should not be treated as specification limits.
Applications
- Trims and profiles mounting
- POS signs mounting
- Advertising material mounting
- Mirror pre-mounting
- Temporary mounting
- Gap filling
- Decorative trim mounting
- Lightweight panel mounting
- General light-duty assembly
The primary application fields officially listed by tesa are trims & profiles mounting, POS signs & advertising material mounting, mirror pre-mounting, temporary mounting, and gap filling.
Compatible Materials
Published initial adhesion data is available for:
- Aluminum
- PE
- PVC
- Steel
For other substrates, application-specific testing is recommended before mass production. In particular, adhesion to PE is relatively low compared with aluminum and steel, so low-surface-energy applications should be validated carefully.
Industries
- Furniture
- Interior Decoration
- Building & Construction
- Sign & Display
- Advertising & POS
- Glass & Mirror
- Consumer Products
- Appliances
- Industrial Manufacturing
- General Assembly
Why Choose
Tesa 55576 is a good choice when a project requires a 1.2 mm double-sided PE foam tape for light-duty mounting and gap filling.
Its main advantages are:
- 1.2 mm PE foam for gap compensation
- Tackified acrylic adhesive
- Good initial adhesion
- Suitable for trims and profiles
- Suitable for POS and advertising materials
- Suitable for mirror pre-mounting
- Suitable for temporary mounting
- White appearance
- Multiple liner options
- Custom slitting and die-cutting available
For Yousan’s product positioning, the strongest combination is:
Tesa 55576 + 1.2 mm + PE Foam + Light-Duty Mounting + Gap Filling
This positioning is more accurate than calling it a high-bond or heavy-duty foam tape.
Installation Guide
- Clean the bonding surfaces and remove dust, oil, grease, and moisture.
- Ensure both surfaces are dry and free from loose contamination.
- Cut the tape to the required length or shape.
- Remove the first liner and apply the tape evenly to the first substrate.
- Apply firm, uniform pressure over the entire tape area.
- Remove the remaining liner immediately before assembly.
- Align the second component carefully.
- Apply sufficient pressure to maximize adhesive contact.
- Avoid excessive loading immediately after application.
- Test the complete assembly under actual service conditions before mass production.
Storage
- Store in the original packaging.
- Keep in a clean and dry environment.
- Protect from direct sunlight.
- Avoid excessive heat and moisture.
- Keep the adhesive protected from dust and contamination.
- Maintain the liner in place until application.
- Follow the latest tesa storage recommendations for the specific product configuration.
FAQ
Q1: What is tesa 55576?
tesa 55576 is a 1.2 mm double-sided PE foam tape with a tackified acrylic adhesive for light-duty mounting applications.
Q2: How thick is tesa 55576?
The total tape thickness is 1,200 μm / 1.2 mm.
Q3: What are the main applications of tesa 55576?
The main applications include trims and profiles, POS signs and advertising materials, mirror pre-mounting, temporary mounting, and gap filling.
Q4: Is tesa 55576 a high-bond tape?
It is better positioned as a light-duty mounting tape rather than a heavy-duty or high-bond mounting tape.
Q5: Is tesa 55576 suitable for gap filling?
Yes. Gap filling is one of the application fields specifically listed by tesa.
Q6: Is tesa 55576 suitable for outdoor applications?
The official product information does not position 55576 primarily as an outdoor mounting tape. Outdoor suitability should therefore be evaluated based on the specific substrate, load, temperature, moisture, UV exposure, and service conditions.
Q7: What temperature can tesa 55576 withstand?
The current product information lists 60°C long-term and 80°C short-term temperature resistance.
Q8: Can tesa 55576 be used for mirror mounting?
Yes. Mirror pre-mounting is one of the specified application fields.
Q9: Can tesa 55576 be die-cut?
Yes. The PE foam construction can be processed through standard tape-converting processes such as slitting and die-cutting, subject to the specific converting setup.
Q10: Can Yousan provide custom tesa 55576 converting?
Yousan can provide custom slitting, rewinding, narrow-width rolls, laminating, and precision die-cutting according to project requirements.
Downloads
Available upon request:
- Tesa 55576 PE foam tape Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Product Brochure
- Die-Cutting Capability Guide
Please contact our sales team if you require the latest technical documentation.
