Water Contact Indicator Tape

3m water contact indicator tape is a tape that changes color from white to red upon contact with water.

Water contact indicator tape.

It is designed transparent substrates to view indication from opposite side. Water contact indicator tape turns red when the tape comes into contact with liquid water. The tape permanently changes from white to red upon direct water contact. 3m water contact indicator tape 5559i is an ultra thin 5 0 mil 127 micron thick tape used to indicate water contact.

3m water contact indicator tape 5557 converted by tapecase 3m water contact indicator tape 5557 is a 10 2 mil thick printable self adhesive product that shows area specific long lasting indication when contacted by water. The tape is applied to electronics and other components to provide evidence of water damage for shipping and warranty claims. Inverted indicator tape is designed to be viewed through transparent materials. They are used in electronic devices to show evidence of water damage during shipment and are very thin for use in slim electronics.

Tape is thinner to enable slim electronics device design i stands for inverted. In electronic products ranging from mobile phones 2 way radios video cameras. This product is designed to withstand heat and humidity aging without giving water indication and it will continue to show indication even. The tape turns from white to red upon direct water contact.

Water contact indicator tapes change color from white to red upon contact with water. They are highly absorbent bond easily to low energy surfaces like plastic and provide some protection during handling.