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Description for 3M 311
A general purpose box sealing tape designed specifically for utility type applications on light to medium weight boxes.Application Type Bond, Seal 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form sealing tape Substrate Steel Industry General purpose box sealing Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Acrylic, No Solvent For Activation Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 32 to 50 Fluorescent Good aging in sunlight, Fuorescent Lighting Color Tan, Clear Aging Resistance Good aging in sunlight or fluorescent lighting High Temperature Resistance (°C) Good performance over broad temperature Other Resistance Split resistant -
Technical Data for 3M 311
Overview
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape - sealing tape
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Substrate
- Steel
- Other - fiberboard, Adheres instantly to a variety of surface
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Industry
- Industrial
- General Purpose - General purpose box sealing
- Other - Fiberboard boxes
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Chemistry
- Acrylic
- Solvent-Free - No Solvent For Activation
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Application Method
- Dispenser - Hand Held Manual Dispensers, Semi-Automatic and Fully Automatic Equipment is available
- Contact
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Brown - Tan
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 32 to 50 Fluorescent Good aging in sunlight, Fuorescent Lighting Work / Pot Time (min) Long Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 22 (oz./in.) Test Method Tear Strength (piw) Edge tear resistance Tensile Strength (psi) 25 (lbs./in.), 40 (lbs./in.) Test Method Material Resistance
Aging Resistance Good aging in sunlight or fluorescent lighting High Temperature Resistance (°C) Good performance over broad temperature Other Resistance Split resistant Hardness
Elongation (%) 125 Test Method Flexibility Conformable backing Business Information
Shelf Life Details Storage Conditions: Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80°F (4-26°C) and 40 to 50% relative humidity are recommended.;To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 40 to 80 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 18 -
Best Practices for 3M 311
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Application
An extensive line of application equipment including hand held manual dispensers and semi-automatic and fully automatic equipment is available. Scotch® Box Sealing Tape 311 has been applied to fiberboard boxes with good results at refrigeration temperatures of 32°F to 50°F (0°C to 10°C). Once applied, Scotch® Tape 311 performs well on fiberboard boxes subjected to temperatures below 32°F (0°C).
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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22 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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25 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, Machine Direction, width |
40 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, Cross Direction, width |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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125 % | D-3759 (at Break) |