Budnick Converting ®
3M
897
Filament Tape
A 6.0 mil. glass filament reinforced tape suitable for light to medium duty strapping, bundling, and reinforcing applications. Scotch® Filament Tape 897 has synthetic rubber resin adhesive with good adhesion to most fiberboard surfaces and to a variety of plastic and metal surfaces.
Converting Services
- Precision Cutting
- Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Printing
- Laminating and Coating
- Spooling and Finishing
- Consulting & Process Audit
- Prototyping
- Inventory Management
At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.
| Backing/Carrier | PP - Polypropylene |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Rubber |
| Thickness | 6 Mils |
| Tensile | 170.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 3.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 60 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 40° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Polypropylene film
- Glass reinforcement
- Translucent
- Adhesive characteristics
- Abrasion and moisture resistant
- High tensile strength
- Allows printing and illustrations to be seen through the tape
- Good shear adhesion
- Good initial adhesion
- Good aging
- Protection of filaments and adhesive to provide longer package life
- Maximizes package performance when exposed to outdoor and humid environments
- Less tape needed for applications where high tensile strength is a main requirement
- Clear display of graphics, artwork, and other important messages
- Good holding with minimum amount of tape under wide range application conditions
- Hold with minimum rubdown
- Boxes remain closed for long periods of time
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Strapping
- Bundling
- Reinforcing
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Clear
Comparable Products
Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.
The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.
It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.
Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.