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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 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 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) |