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53497

High Strength Nick Resistant Tear Tape

53497 is a 5.9 mil, tensilized polypropylene TPP spool wound tear tape. The specially extruded backing has excellent nick resistance when opening cartons and envelopes, ensuring easy one piece removal everytime. The ultra aggressive SIS adhesive provides a durable bond to a variety of corrugated and paper board grades. The silicone release system provides easy, quiet removal from the roll. It is available in a variety of lengths and widths for application flexibility. 53497 is used in heavy duty package reinforcement providing easy opening of corrugated and solid board boxes. Also used for tearstrip for courier envelopes and boxes.

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Backing/Carrier TPP - Tensilized Polypropylene
Adhesive Rubber
Thickness 5.9 Mils
Tensile 200.00 lbs/in
Elongation 35.00%
Adhesive Activation Pressure
Adhesion (unwind) 50 oz/in
Min. Application Temp 40° F
Min. Service Temp 0° F
Max Short-Term Temp 160° F
Max Long-Term Temp

Product Features

  • Available in a variety of lengths and widths for application flexibility
  • Specially extruded backing has excellent nick resistance
  • Ensures easy one piece removal everytime
  • Ultra aggressive SIS adhesive provides a durable bond to a variety of corrugated and paper board grades
  • The silicone release system provides easy, quiet removal from the roll

Adhesive Tape Applications

  • Used in heavy duty package reinforcement providing easy opening of corrugated and solid board boxes
  • Tearstrip for courier envelopes and boxes

Adhesive Tape Colors

  • White

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.

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