Scotch
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Filament Tape
897
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Technical Data
Product Description
June, 2009
Scotch ? Filament Tape 897 is a glass-filament-reinforced tape suitable for light to
medium duty strapping, bundling, and reinforcing applications. Scotch ? Tape 897 has
a synthetic rubber resin adhesive with good adhesion to most fiberboard surfaces and
to a variety of plastic and metal surfaces.
Construction
Backing
3M? Scotchpro? film
Adhesive
Pressure sensitive
Reinforcement
Glass yarn
Backing Color
Clear
synthetic rubber resin
Typical Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Total Thickness:
60 oz./in. width (65 N/100 mm width)
170 lbs./in. width (2980 N/100 mm width)
3%
6 mil (0.15 mm)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
Features
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Polypropylene film.
Abrasion and moisture resistant.
High tensile strength.
Allows printing and illustrations
? Maximizes package performance when
exposed to outdoor and humid environments.
? Less tape needed for applications where high
tensile strength is a main requirement.
to be seen through the tape.
? Good shear and initial adhesion.
? Good aging.
? Protection of filaments and
adhesive to provide longer
package life.
? 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 period of time.
Available Sizes
Standard Widths:
Core Size (ID):
Lengths:
9 mm (.35 in.), 12 mm (.47 in.), 18 mm (.71 in.),
24 mm (.94 in.), 36 mm (1.4 in.), and 48 mm (1.9 in.)
3 in. (76.2 mm)
55 m (60 yds.)
