General Information of 3M Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959
3M Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959 is a bi-directional specialty packaging tape reinforced with continuous glass yarns in both the longitudinal and transverse direction along with a biaxially oriented polypropylene backing. The polypropylene backing provides good abrasion, moisture and scuff resistance. The adhesive is specifically formulated to provide good adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including metallic, plastic, and fiberboard.
Key Features
High cross-direction tensile strength.
Allows printing and illustrations to be seen through the tape.
Excellent shear and initial adhesion.
Excellent aging.
Protection of laments and adhesive to provide longer package life.
Performs better than paper backings when exposed to outdoor and humid environments.
Resists center seams slitting in both machine and cross direction, increasing the performance of the tape.
Excellent holding power under wide range of application conditions with minimum amount of tape.
Hold with minimum rubdown, doesn’t require water to activate.
Boxes remain closed for long periods of time.
Key Applications
Heavy box closure
Cross web splicing
Strapping
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