Benefits
- Excellent conformability: The aluminum carrier helps the tape follow uneven surfaces, edges and corners.
- Reliable traction: Mineral particles provide a high-friction anti-slip surface.
- Better coverage of irregular surfaces: Suitable for tread plates, riveted surfaces and areas with screw heads.
- Strong adhesion: Acrylic adhesive provides an adhesion to steel of approximately 8 N/cm.
- High tensile strength: The tape has a tensile strength of approximately 60 N/cm.
- Durable construction: Aluminum backing and mineral coating provide a robust solution for demanding environments.
- High visibility options: Yellow and black-yellow versions can help identify safety areas and hazards.
- Easy converting: The tape can be hand torn and is suitable for die-cutting.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Tesa 60955 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Conformable Anti-Slip Tape |
| Tape Construction | Single-sided |
| Backing Material | Aluminum carrier coated with mineral particles |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Tape Thickness | 700 µm |
| Liner Thickness | 50 µm |
| Total Thickness | 750 µm |
| Adhesion to Steel | 8 N/cm |
| Tensile Strength | 60 N/cm |
| Elongation at Break | 12% |
| Chemical Resistance | Good |
| Hand Tearability | Good |
| Die-Cutting | Suitable |
| Slip Resistance | R13 according to DIN 51130 |
| Temperature Resistance | Up to 120°C for 30 minutes |
| Colors | Black, Yellow, Black-Yellow |
The values are representative/typical values supplied by tesa and should not be treated as contractual specifications.
Applications
Tesa 60955 is particularly suitable for:
- Tread plates
- Diamond/checker plates
- Emergency escape ladders
- Fire escape ladders
- Loading ramps
- Loading platforms
- Industrial platforms
- Vehicle steps
- Truck steps
- Machinery access areas
- Stair treads
- Irregular floors
- Surfaces with rivets
- Surfaces with screw heads
- Edges and corners
- Industrial walkways
- Workplace safety marking
- 5S manufacturing applications
tesa specifically identifies tread plates, fire escape ladders, loading ramps and platforms as application fields. The product can also cover flat surfaces containing screw heads or rivets.
Compatible Materials
Tesa 60955 is designed to bond to most suitable solid surfaces.
Potential substrates include:
- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Painted metal
- Powder-coated metal
- Checker plates
- Tread plates
- Industrial machinery
- Vehicle steps
- Metal platforms
- Suitable rigid plastics
- Other clean, stable substrates
For porous, contaminated, highly textured, low-surface-energy or specially coated substrates, adhesion testing is recommended before production use.
Industries
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Automotive
- Transportation
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Industrial Machinery
- Heavy Equipment
- Material Handling
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Marine
- Infrastructure
- Facility Management
- Workplace Safety
- Industrial Maintenance
Why Choose
The main advantage of tesa 60955 is its conformability.
Unlike conventional flat anti-slip tapes using a standard PVC backing, 60955 uses an aluminum carrier coated with mineral particles. This construction allows it to follow tread plates, irregular surfaces, edges and corners more effectively.
It is particularly useful when the application surface contains:
- Raised patterns
- Corrugations
- Screw heads
- Rivets
- Corners
- Edges
- Uneven metal surfaces
The current tesa product comparison also shows that 60955 has 60 N/cm tensile strength and 8 N/cm adhesion to steel, compared with 40 N/cm and 7 N/cm respectively for 60954 Heavy Duty.
60950 = General Purpose
60954 = Heavy Duty
60955 = Conformable / Irregular Surfaces
This makes 60955 the strongest choice when the primary search intent is “anti-slip tape for irregular surfaces / checker plate / tread plate.”
Installation Guide
1. Clean the surface
Remove dust, oil, grease, dirt, moisture and other contaminants.
2. Dry the substrate
Ensure that the surface is completely dry before installation.
3. Check the surface
Identify raised edges, rivets, screw heads and corners that the tape needs to conform around.
4. Cut the tape
Cut the tape to the required length or shape. 60955 is hand tearable and suitable for die-cutting.
5. Position the tape
Align the tape carefully before removing the liner completely.
6. Apply gradually
Remove the PET liner progressively and press the tape onto the substrate while following the contours of the surface.
7. Apply firm pressure
Use firm pressure across the complete bonding area, especially around edges, corners, rivets and screw heads.
8. Inspect the application
Make sure there are no lifted edges, air pockets or unbonded areas.
For critical safety applications or difficult substrates, conduct an application test before full-scale installation.
Storage
Store tesa 60955 in its original packaging in a clean and dry environment, protected from:
- Direct sunlight
- Excessive heat
- Moisture
- Dust and contamination
- Mechanical damage
Keep the product in its original packaging until use and avoid unnecessary deformation of the rolls.
For specific shelf-life and storage conditions, follow the latest tesa product documentation supplied with the relevant batch.
FAQ
Q1: What is tesa 60955 Anti-Slip Tape?
Tesa 60955 is a conformable anti-slip tape with an aluminum carrier coated with mineral particles and an acrylic adhesive, designed for irregular surfaces and tread plates.
Q2: What makes tesa 60955 different from standard anti-slip tape?
Its aluminum carrier allows the tape to conform around edges, corners and irregular surfaces, making it particularly suitable for tread plates and uneven metal surfaces.
Q3: Is tesa 60955 suitable for checker plates?
Yes. Tread plates and other irregular surfaces are specifically identified as application areas for 60955.
Q4: Can tesa 60955 cover screw heads and rivets?
Yes. tesa states that the conformable tape can be used on flat surfaces containing screw heads or rivets.
Q5: What is the thickness of tesa 60955?
The tape thickness is 700 µm, the PET liner is 50 µm, and the total thickness is 750 µm.
Q6: What is the temperature resistance of tesa 60955?
The current product information states temperature resistance of up to 120°C for 30 minutes.
Q7: What is the slip-resistance rating of tesa 60955?
tesa 60955 has an R13 classification according to DIN 51130.
Q8: What colors are available?
The current tesa product information lists black, yellow and black-yellow. The yellow and black-yellow versions provide increased visibility for safety identification and warning applications.
Q9: Is tesa 60955 suitable for outdoor applications?
The product is designed for demanding applications and has good weathering resistance. Suitability should nevertheless be evaluated according to the specific substrate and environmental conditions.
Q10: Can tesa 60955 be die-cut?
Yes. tesa lists 60955 as suitable for die-cutting.
Q11: Is tesa 60955 hand tearable?
Yes. The product has good hand tearability according to the current technical information.
Q12: What is the difference between tesa 60955 and 60954?
60955 is the Conformable version, using an aluminum carrier to follow irregular surfaces, while 60954 is the Heavy Duty version using a PVC backing with large mineral particles for demanding heavy-duty applications.
Q13: What is the difference between tesa 60955 and 60950?
60950 is a general-purpose anti-slip tape with a PVC film backing, while 60955 uses an aluminum carrier specifically designed for irregular and contoured surfaces.
Downloads
Available upon request:
- Tesa 60955 Anti-Slip Tape Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Adhesive Tape Selection Guide
- Product Brochure
- Die-Cutting Capability Guide
Please contact our sales team if you require the latest technical documentation.
