3 Scotch (R) Filament Tape 896 Technical Data June, 2009 Product Description Scotch(R) Filament Tape 896 is a general-purpose medium tensile strength tape reinforced with continuous glass-yarn filaments. The white backing provides an excellent "background" surface for custom-printed tape applications using "topside" flexographic printing methods and the 3MTM Print SealTM process. The aggressive packaging-grade adhesive is specifically formulated to provide balanced performance, having both high initial adhesion and long-term holding power to most fiberboard surfaces. Suitable for use in most general-purpose box closing, bundling, and pallet unitizing applications. Construction Backing Adhesive Reinforcement Backing Color 3MTM ScotchproTM film Pressure-sensitive synthetic rubber resin Glass yarn White 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 Features Adhesion to Steel: 60 oz./in. width (66 N/100 mm width) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 240 lbs./in. width (4200 N/100 mm width) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 3% D-3759 Total Thickness: 5.4 mil (0.21 mm) D-3652 * Good handling. * Saves time through ease of dispensing and handling when used with 3M dispensers. * Medium tensile strength combined with low stretch. * Medium level of tensile strength allows use of less tape to reduce cost per application. * Nick resistant. * Pallet won't break apart when tape is nicked and stays tight when impacted. * Abrasion and moisture resistant. * High shear and good initial adhesion. * Good protection of filaments and adhesive to provide longer package life. * Good holding under wide range of application conditions with minimum amount of tape. * Holds instantly with minimum rubdown. (R) Scotch Filament Tape 896 Available Sizes Standard Widths: .35 in. (9 mm), .47 in. (12 mm), .71 in. (18 mm) and .94 in. (24 mm) Core Size (ID): 3 in. (76.2 mm) Lengths: 60 yds. (55 m) Application Techniques An extensive line of application equipment including hand-held manual dispensers is available. Application of Scotch(R) Filament Tape 896 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At lower temperatures, approaching 32F (0C), the adhesive becomes firm. Once applied, Scotch(R) Tape 896 performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage environments. Storage Conditions Store behind present stock. Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80F (4-26C) and 40-50% relative humidity are recommended. Rotate your stock. Shelf Life To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. 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Limitation of Liability Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. ISO 9001: 2000 This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2000 standards. 3 Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center, Building 225-3S-06 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 800-362-3550 * 877-369-2923 (Fax) www.3M.com/industrial Recycled Paper 40% pre-consumer 10% post-consumer Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M. 3M, Scotchpro and Print Seal are trademarks of 3M. Printed in U.S.A. (c)3M 2009 70-0710-0275-5 (6/09) Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: 3M: 896-24x55 896-18x55