Polyken 231 Premium Military-Grade Duct Tape | ASTM D5486

Polyken 231 is a 12 mil PE-coated cloth 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. Available in Olive Drab and Black to meet military color requirements.

Manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance included FREE of charge.

Key Features

• 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

Applications

• 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

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