how thick is backing vs tape?

Hi, Thank you for your interest in our tapes. The backing thickness for this product is 10mil, and total is 12.8mil.

Would this work on an old dresser where the drawers stick and don't have rails/runners?

This is like applying tape to a flat surface. The surfaces in contact should be smooth and flat for good adhesion. So if there is sufficient smooth, flat surface to apply the tape to, it will definitely greatly reduce the contact friction. The UHMW tape has a very low friction surface. Apply to both contacted surfaces if you can. You may need to trim the width of the UHMW tape to fit. The tape is very thin, 5 mil - the thickness of a piece of paper, so it shouldn't impact the fitting of the drawers.

What is the difference between 5 mil uhmw and 10 mil uhmw?

5 mil=.005" of an inch in thickness.--10 mil= .010" of an inch in thickness. Therefore, 10 mil is twice as thick as 5 mil thickness wise. Hope this helps!

can this be used in salt water?

UHMWPE/GO composites are suitable for using in seawater environments.Mar 15, 2018

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【Excellent Adhesion】 - Acrylic tape adheres perfectly to metal, wood and other surfaces.
【Noise Reduction】 - UHMW low friction tape minimizes squeaking and rattling caused by vibration or wear.
【Abrasion Resistant】 - Transparent abrasion-resistant backing protects surfaces from abrasion.
【Longer Durability】- UHMW plastic tapes have a longer life than nylon and PTFE.
【Everywhere You Trust Them 】 - Our UHMW tapes are tested for high performance every time. They do not contain any harmful chemicals.

The effectiveness of the UHMW tape lies in its UHMW PE backing back. UHMW-PE is a thermoplastic that has a unique combination of properties such as exceptional hardness and low surface energy. The ultra-high molecular weight of this tape significantly reduces friction to create an effective solution for non-stick and easy release requirements. The abrasion resistance of UHMW-PE is greater than Teflon drawer tape, PTFE drawer tape and nylon drawer tape. The exceptional durability and versatility of UHMW-PE is used by designers and engineers in many industries worldwide. UHMW-PE based products offer a variety of exceptional attributes that include high abrasion resistance, low friction coefficient and one of the highest impact resistance of thermoplastics. These features make them ideal for hard impact wear or sliding applications. The low coefficient of friction is only exceeded by PTFE. However, the UHMW PE band has excellent abrasion resistance. Our exceptional science and engineering of products provides lasting performance and successful solutions. Product description:

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Brand	APT Advanced Polymer Tape
Colour	Transparent
Material	Acrylic Nylon Polyethylene
Number of Items	1
Size	12,7mm x 4,6m
Compatible Material	Wood
Net Quantity	4.6 meter
Manufacturer	Advanced Polymer Tape Inc.
Model number	APT
Item Weight	18 g
Package Dimensions	8.99 x 8.89 x 1.19 cm; 18 g
Item model number	APT
Are batteries included?	No

APT UHMW Polyethylene Tape Resistant Abrasion Impact Resistant for Surface Protection and Friction and Noise Cancelling for Lining Sliding Surfaces. (12.7mm x 4.6m, 5 Mil UHMW)

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