Polyken 231 Premium Military-Grade Duct Tape | ASTM D5486

Polyken 231 Premium Military-Grade Duct Tape | ASTM D5486 Type IV Class 1

Polyken 231 is a 12 mil PE-coated cloth polyken tape with a natural rubber-based adhesive engineered for aggressive adhesion to virtually all surfaces — the premium military-grade duct tape trusted by defense contractors, aerospace MRO operations, and military logistics teams worldwide. Built to outlast standard duct tapes in demanding field and depot environments: waterproof, solvent resistant, and certified to ASTM D5486 Type IV Class 1 with a 36-month shelf life. Its high tensile strength and extreme conformability make it the go-to solution for waterproof military packaging, challenging repair and bundling operations, media blast protection, and surface masking in aerospace and defense environments. This class 1 duct tape is available in Olive Drab and Black to meet military color requirements. NSN: 7510-00-074-4961.

Manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance included FREE of charge.

Polyken 231 Military-Grade Duct Tape Overview

As a genuine class 1 duct tape, Polyken 231 meets and supersedes PPP-T-60D & E Type IV Class 1 under the ASTM D5486 standard, making it the reference-grade military duct tape for depot, MRO, and field applications where standard hardware-store tapes fail.

Key Features of Polyken 231 Tape

• Premium PE-coated cloth backing — High tensile strength for difficult repair, bundling, and seaming applications
• Natural rubber-based adhesive — Aggressive adhesion to all surfaces; moisture, solvent, and abrasion resistant
• Extremely conformable — Wraps irregular surfaces, fittings, and complex geometries with ease
• Crisp, straight hand tear — No tools required; tears cleanly for fast field application
• Waterproof construction — Ideal for military packaging and aerospace applications exposed to moisture
• Low outgassing — Total mass loss 1.61% / Collected VCM <0.01% per ASTM E595
• 36-month shelf life — Long storage life for military stockpile and depot requirements
• ASTM D5486 Type IV Class 1 — Meets and supersedes PPP-T-60D & E Type IV Class 1

What Is Polyken 231 Tape Used For?

• Waterproof packaging for military and aerospace applications
• Challenging repair, bundling, and seaming operations
• Media blast protection and surface masking
• Field repair of equipment, vehicles, and aircraft ground support items
• General-purpose high-performance duct tape for depot and MRO use

Polyken 231 Specifications

Available Sizes

• 1" × 60 yds — Olive Drab (available in 1 Roll, 3 Rolls, 8 Rolls, or Case)
• 2" × 60 yds — Olive Drab and Black (available in 1 Roll, 3 Rolls, 8 Rolls, or Case)
• 3" × 60 yds — Olive Drab (available in 1 Roll, 3 Rolls, 8 Rolls, or Case)
• Case quantities vary by width: Case of 24, 48, or 16 Rolls

Certifications & Approvals

• ASTM — ASTM D5486 Type IV Class 1
• US Government / Military — Meets and supersedes PPP-T-60D & E Type IV Class 1
• NSN — 7510-00-074-4961
• Outgassing — ASTM E595 (TML 1.61% / CVCM <0.01%)
• Manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance included free of charge

Product Attributes

• Manufacturer P/N — Polyken 231
• Brand — Polyken (Vybond / Berry)
• Grade — Premium Military-Grade Duct Tape
• Colors — Olive Drab and Black
• NSN — 7510-00-074-4961
• Country of Origin — United States

Technical Data Sheet

Download the Polyken 231 Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

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