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3M Water Contact Indicators: 5557 Series, Square, 3/16 in Wd, 3/16 in Lg - Water Contact Indicator Tape Squares
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3M Water Contact Indicators: 5557 Series, Square, 3/16 in Wd, 3/16 in Lg

3M Water Contact Indicator Tape Squares (5557 Series) are 3/16 in square, 10.2 mil thick acrylic indicators on a polyester film backing, supplied in white with a red indicator. They are designed to visually confirm…

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Water Contact Indicators: 5557 Series, Square, 3/16 in Wd, 3/16 in Lg
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Manufacturer Part Number
5557
Type
Square, Acrylic
Lg
3/16 in
Wd
3/16 in
Thick
10.2 mil
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Product Description

3M Water Contact Indicator Tape Squares (5557 Series) are 3/16 in square, 10.2 mil thick acrylic indicators on a polyester film backing, supplied in white with a red indicator. They are designed to visually confirm water exposure in sealed environments, supporting quality assurance and leak detection across industrial applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 3M Water Contact Indicator Tape Squares used for?

3M Water Contact Indicator Tape Squares (5557 Series) visually confirm water exposure in sealed environments. They support quality assurance and leak detection across industrial applications, changing from white to red when moisture is present.

What are the specifications of 3M 5557 Water Contact Indicators?

The 3M 5557 Water Contact Indicators are square acrylic indicators, 3/16 in wide by 3/16 in long, 10.2 mil thick on a polyester film backing. They are supplied in white with a red indicator and are part of the 5557 Series.

Where to buy 3M Water Contact Indicators worldwide?

3G Electric supplies 3M Water Contact Indicators (5557 Series) worldwide. As a global industrial solutions provider, we handle full logistics and customs to deliver these indicators to your facility, ensuring reliable leak detection for your quality assurance needs.

How to install 3M Water Contact Indicator Tape Squares?

Install 3M Water Contact Indicator Tape Squares on clean, dry surfaces inside sealed equipment or packaging. Apply the square firmly to ensure contact. The indicator changes from white to red upon water exposure, enabling visual leak detection without opening the enclosure.

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Common applications for 3M
Industrial process water filtration — 3M solid polypropylene cartridge (e.g., RT10Q16G20NN, 7 micron) for sediment removal in manufacturing lines.
Cooling tower pre-treatment — 3M string-wound cartridge (e.g., RT39B16G20NN, 30 micron) to protect heat exchangers from particulate fouling.
Food and beverage rinse water — 3M 1 micron solid cartridge (RT10Y16G20NN) for fine filtration to meet quality standards.
Chemical processing feed water — 3M 27 micron solid cartridge (RT30L16G20NN) for high-flow sediment reduction upstream of sensitive equipment.
Wastewater effluent polishing — 3M 2 micron string-wound cartridge (RT09Y16G20NN) for final particulate removal before discharge or reuse.
Pharmaceutical utility water — 3M 0 micron string-wound cartridge (RT09L16G20NN) for sub-micron filtration in critical systems.

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3G Electric supplies 3M water contact indicator tape squares. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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