3M™ Splicing Tapes offer excellent flying splice and core starting wet grab characteristics. They are typically used in the printing industry and perform well at process speeds in excess of 2000 feet per minute and can be used through ovens up to 450°F (232°C) if dwell times are ten seconds or less.
FEATURES
- Medium tack double coated tape for roll-to-roll splicing, core starting and roll closing
- Excellent peel and shear strength to withstand rigorous splicing applications
- Bonds well to most substrates, including low surface energy plastics
- Excellent UV and heat resistance
- Conformable to irregular surfaces
- Double sided adhesion increases dimensional stability for easy handling
APPLICATIONS
- Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact developed. Firm application pressure helps develop better adhesive contact and improves bond strength.
- To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean, dry and well unified. Some typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol or heptane.
- Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C). Initial tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly applied, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.
Typical Physical Properties
|
Attribute Name |
Test Method |
Value |
|
Color |
|
Clear |
|
Adhesive Type |
|
400 |
|
Adhesive Carrier |
|
Polypropylene |
|
Total Tape Thickness |
ASTM D3652 |
0.1 mm (4 mil) |
|
Carrier Thickness |
|
0.025 mm (1 mil) |
|
Liner |
|
60# Densified Kraft Paper |
|
Liner Thickness |
|
0.1 mm (4 mil) |
|
Primary Liner Color |
|
Tan |
Typical Performance Characteristics
Substrate: Stainless Steel Temperature: 22 °C (72 °F) Dwell Time: 72 h
|
Attribute Name |
Test Method |
Value |
|
180° Peel Adhesion |
ASTM D3330 |
5.4 N/cm (30 oz/in) ¹ |
|
Attribute Name |
Value |
|
Short Term Temperature Resistance |
75 °C (165 °F) ¹ |
|
Long Term Temperature Resistance |
50 °C (125 °F) ² |
