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Description for 3M 372
Performance packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recooperage and other demanding packaging applications.Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Steel, Stainless Steel Industry Splicing Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Hot Melt rubber Resin Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 68 to 77 Room Temperature Color Tan, Clear Other Resistance Split resistant -
Technical Data for 3M 372
Overview
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Substrate
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Other - Fiberboard, Most surfaces
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Industry
- Splicing
- Packaging - Other Demanding Packaging Applications
- Other - Recooperage, Box Sealing
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Chemistry
- Other - Hot Melt rubber Resin
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Application Method
- Dispenser - Hand held manual dispensers, Semi-automatic and fully automatic equipment
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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) 68 to 77 Room Temperature Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 45 (oz./in.) Test Method Tear Strength (piw) High edge tear resistance Tensile Strength (psi) 26 (lbs./in.), 52 (lbs./in.) Test Method Tape Properties
Tape Backing Biaxially oriented polypropylene film Material Resistance
Other Resistance Split resistant Hardness
Elongation (%) 160 Test Method 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., 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) 104 to 176, 40 to 80 Shelf Life Type Shelf Life Type, From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 18 -
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Best Practices for 3M 372
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Application
Application of Scotch® Box Sealing Tape 372 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes more firm. Once applied, Scotch® Tape 372 performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage environments.
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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45 (oz./in.) | Stainless Steel | ASTM D-3330, 49.3 N/100mm |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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26 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, Machine Direction, 455 N/100 mm width |
52 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759 Cross Direction, 910 N/100 mm width |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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160 % | ASTM D-3759 (at Break) |