3M Industrial Anti-Slip Tape
3M™ Safety-Walk™ anti-slip tapes are a reliable and durable solution for preventing slips and falls in a variety of environments. Manufactured from high-quality materials, such as abrasive particles bonded to a pressure-sensitive adhesive, they offer excellent traction in dry, wet or oily conditions. Their wide range caters for needs ranging from light residential use to demanding industrial applications.
Key characteristics
The 3M Industrial Anti-Slip Tape range comprises tapes that stand out for their high-quality properties:
- They can withstand at least one million footfalls from pedestrian traffic, as well as offering excellent abrasion resistance and a high-performance adhesive that bonds well to a variety of surfaces.
- They are available in versions with different grain sizes, in colours such as black, high-visibility yellow and clear, etc.
- Excellent adaptability to uneven surfaces or a soft texture for bare feet.
- They comply with standards relating to slip resistance (such as R10–R13 in accordance with DIN 51130), flammability and chemical resistance.
- They can withstand extreme temperatures.
Comparison table
| 700 Series (Coarse grain) | 600 Series (General-purpose) | 500 Series (Conformable) | 300 Series (Medium resistance) | 200 Series (Fina) | |
| Grain | Heavy. Highly aggressive | Mid-high | Medium. Aluminium base | Medium stretch | Fine, smooth texture |
| Durability (approx. number of steps) | High | High | High | Medium | Medium-high |
| Best for | Extreme areas with water/oil, light road traffic | Light to heavy pedestrian traffic | Irregular surfaces (rivets, curves) | Areas with bare feet or moderate footfall | Mildly damp areas, swimming pools, showers |
| Key application | Heavy machinery, ship decks, quays | Stairs, ramps, corridors, vehicles | Uneven steps, folding stairs, platforms | Showers, swimming pools, accessories | Baths, swimming pools, bare feet |
| Thickness | 1.27 mm | 0.71 mm | 1 mm | 1.17 mm | 0.51 mm |
| Differences | Maximum traction on loose ground | Versatile. Available in a range of colours | Excellent adaptability | Soft and flexible | Gentle on bare skin, less harsh |
Detailed applications
- Industrial and heavy-duty use: Ideal for loading bays, walkways, platforms, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, vehicles (trains, ships, semi-trailers), garages and areas with oil or grease. The thicker or high-grip ranges are particularly suitable here.
- Stairs, ramps and access points: Perfect for steps, ladders, scaffolding and ramps, both indoors and outdoors, enhancing visibility with contrasting colours or photoluminescent strips.
- Damp or recreational environments: Swimming pool areas, showers, baths, boats, jet skis or swimming areas, where soft, water-resistant textures are preferred.
- Irregular surfaces: Conformable versions adapt to diamond-patterned plates, rivets or curves on vehicles and machinery.
- Other: Food service areas (with precautions), conveyor belts or areas with light foot traffic. Not recommended for porous tiles with accumulated grease without proper preparation.
