Tesa 4965 Double-sided tape PET transparent 12 mm x 50 m, thickness 0,205 mm
Tesa® 4965 Original Next Gen is a transparent, double-sided adhesive tape that features a biomass-balanced acrylic adhesive and a backing made from 90% post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET.
Compared to its predecessor, the tesa® 4965 Original, CO₂ emissions are reduced by 40%.
It withstands temperatures up to 200° and heavy stress in demanding applications.
Tesa® 4965 Original Next Gen in rolls of 12 mm x 50 m

Tesa® 4965 Transparent Double-Sided Tape with PET Backing, 12 mm
Tesa® 4965, 12 mm x 50 m, is a reliable solution for technical assemblies, attaching nameplates, plastic components, and other industrial applications requiring permanent, precise attachment.
tesa 4965 is a double-sided tape composed of a PET backing (with 90% PET PCR) and a biomass-balanced tackified acrylic adhesive, with a total thickness of 0.205 mm.
Thanks to the PET backing and modified acrylic adhesive, it ensures excellent dimensional stability, high adhesion, and aging resistance.
This 12 mm x 50 m format is frequently used for attaching:
- nameplates
- plastic components
- small panels
- electronic components
- and other technical assemblies.
And other technical assemblies.
Key Features
Recommended for:
- Industrial production
- Assembly of ABS plastic profiles and elements
- Rubber/EPDM bonding
- Repetitive assembly
Technical characteristics and benefits for industrial applications
High permanent adhesion to numerous materials:
- Metals
- Glass
- ABS
- Polycarbonate
- PET
- PVC
- Painted surfaces
- Low Surface Energy (LSE) surfaces
A single solution for numerous industrial assembly applications.
Transparent PET backing for stability and precision:
- High dimensional stability
- Excellent tensile strength
- Precision during application
- Easy die-cutting and converting
Ideal for technical assemblies requiring a thin and precise fastening.
High resistance to humidity and aging
The adhesive system maintains high performance over time thanks to its excellent resistance to:
- Humidity
- Aging
- UV rays (in many indoor and protected outdoor applications)
- Temperature fluctuations
Perfect for long-term permanent applications.
Ideal for profiles, panels, plastic components and industrial assemblies.
Technical specifications
| Proprerty | Value |
| Type | Double-sided tape |
| Backing | Polyethylene (PET) |
| Adhesive | Biomass-balanced acrylic adhesive |
| Liner | Red MOPP film |
| Color | Transparent |
| Total thickness | 0,205 mm |
| Temperature resistance | 200 ºC short-term 100 ºC long-term |
Sustainability Features
- Biomass-balanced tackified acrylic adhesive
- 90% PET PCR in the backing
Certifications
This product is:
- Suitable for critical requirements such as heavy stress and high temperatures
- Certified for skin contact according to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10
- In compliance with UL standard 969. UL file: MH 18055
- Certified according to DIN EN 45545-2, compliant with 2R1+HL3
- Contains low VOCs – measured according to VDA analysis 278
- Certified for the aerospace industry, Airbus approval according to AIMS/AIPS 10-05-031-01 and ABS 5648
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the temperature resistance of tesa 4965?
Q: Can tesa® 4965 be used outdoors?
Q: On which surfaces and materials is tesa 4965 effective?
- Critical plastics such as ABS, Polycarbonate (PC), PVC, and even Polystyrene (PS).
- EPDM rubber and profiles.
- Metals such as steel and aluminum.
- Decorative panels, mirrors (in furniture), and automotive components.
Q: What is the difference between tesa 4965 Original and the Next Gen version?
Q: Is the 12 mm tesa® 4965 suitable for nameplates and plastic components?
Data sheet
- Brand
- Tesa
- Format (width x length)
- 12 mm x 50 m
- Thickness
- 0,205 mm
- Colour
- trasparent
- Units per package
- 72
- EAN-Code
- 4005800198847
- Type of price
- 1 roll
- Status
- A
- Notes
- Red plastic liner