What is Tesa 51608?
Tesa 51608 is a PET velvet-based wiring harness tape specially designed for automotive and industrial applications. Its rubber adhesive provides firm bonding on a variety of surfaces, while the velvet structure delivers superior noise damping and abrasion resistance. The tape is easy to tear by hand and ideal for wrapping, protecting, and organizing cable assemblies.
Composition and Structure
- Base material: PET velvet
- Adhesive type: Rubber-based adhesive
- Total thickness: 280µm
- Color: Black
- Elongation at break: 20%
- Tensile strength: 40N/cm
- Steel surface bonding strength: 3N/cm
Key Properties
- Excellent noise reduction performance (Class C under LV312 standard)
- Flexible and easy to conform to irregular shapes
- High abrasion resistance for durable protection
- Easy to tear by hand for efficient application
- Moderate unwinding force for smooth handling
- Long-term temperature resistance up to 105°C
- Short-term high-temperature resistance for demanding environments
Applications of Tesa 51608
- Wire harness wrapping in vehicles: Ideal for bundling and protecting automotive wiring from vibration, abrasion, and environmental wear
- Noise reduction treatment: Used in vehicle interiors like doors and dashboards to reduce structure-borne noise
- Electronics industry: Suitable for cable routing and vibration-resistant attachment in electronic devices
- Industrial machinery: Applied to flexible connections, pipe wrapping, or component securing in high-temperature and high-movement industrial environments
Features & Benefits of Tesa 51608
- Superior wear resistance for long-term cable protection
- Velvet texture reduces friction and minimizes operational noise
- Black color blends well in automotive interiors and equipment assemblies
- Stable performance in both high-temperature and vibration-prone conditions
- Hand-tearable and easy to apply, reducing labor time during installation
Comparison with Other Adhesive Tapes
- Compared to standard cloth tapes, Tesa 51608 offers a smoother surface with better noise damping properties
- Outperforms traditional plastic tapes in abrasion resistance and temperature endurance
- Offers better flexibility and quieter operation than rigid adhesive films
Why Choose VST Malaysia?
VST Malaysia offers high-performance adhesive solutions trusted by automotive and industrial professionals. Tesa 51608 provides noise control, abrasion protection, and easy handling, making it an essential tape for reliable and efficient wire harness management in demanding environments.