Description
The Mactac IM1763 foam tape (Macbond Ultra 555 chemistry) is a 1/32 inch white PE double-coated tape with a plastic core, sized 1 inch wide by 216 feet long. The 78# white SCK liner peels cleanly, and the rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive on a foam carrier produces high initial tack with strong holding power on substrates that frustrate solvent acrylic systems, including low surface energy plastics and low VOC paints.
Where the Mactac IM1763 foam tape earns its keep
This tape goes on permanent installations where panels, fixtures, signs, and large-format graphics need a clean replacement for screws, rivets, or epoxy. The foam carrier absorbs vibration and bridges minor surface irregularities between two dissimilar materials, which is why fabricators reach for it on mixed-material assemblies (powder-coated metal to thermoplastic, painted aluminum to PE substrate, plasticized vinyl trim to metal). Field installers also use it on outdoor signage, where water resistance and a long term bond to low VOC paints both matter for the install to last.
How the Mactac IM1763 foam tape holds up
The Ultra 555 PSA is a rubber-based system engineered for low surface energy adhesion (PE, PP, powder coats, plasticized vinyls) while keeping the application benefits of a rubber tape: aggressive tack, fast wet-out, and forgiving handling during alignment. The 1/32 inch foam thickness adds cushion between dissimilar surfaces and helps the bond hold up through thermal cycling, UV exposure, and the slight panel movement that comes with temperature swings on outdoor installs.
Mactac IM1763 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Carrier | White PE foam, 1/32 in. (0.030 in.) |
| Adhesive | Macbond Ultra 555 rubber PSA |
| Liner | 78# white SCK |
| Width | 1 in. |
| Length | 216 ft. |
| Substrates | LSE plastics, low VOC paints, dissimilar materials |
| Water resistance | Yes |
Order full cases or single rolls. Browse the full double-sided foam tape selection or visit Mactac for the broader Macbond family and full LSE adhesive product line.
Need Help?
Need help matching foam tape thickness to your substrate pair, or selecting between rubber and acrylic chemistry? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].
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