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Description for 3M 373
A high performance packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage and other demanding packaging applications.Application Type Bond, Seal 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Steel Industry Splicing Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Hot melt rubber resin Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 68 to 77 Color Blue, Tan, Green, Orange, Red, Clear, White, Yellow Other Resistance Split resistance Key Specifications CID (United States Government Commercial Item Description): A-A-1684B -
Technical Data for 3M 373
Overview
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Substrate
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Industry
- Industrial
- Splicing
- Packaging - Demanding packaging packaging
- Other - Box sealing, Recouperage
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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 is available
- Contact
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Blue
- Brown - Tan
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
- Green
- Orange
- Red
- White
- Yellow
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Key Specifications
- CID (United States Government Commercial Item Description) : A-A-1684B
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 68 to 77 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 50 (oz./in.) Test Method Tear Strength (piw) Tear resistance Tensile Strength (psi) 30 (lbs./in.), 60 (lbs./in.) Test Method Material Resistance
Other Resistance Split resistance 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.;To obtain best performance,use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture. Shelf Life (mon) 18 -
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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50 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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30 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, Machine Direction, width |
60 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, Cross Direction, width |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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160 % | D-3759 (at Break) |