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Description for 3M 893
A general-purpose packaging tape reinforced with continuous glass-yarn filaments that give the tape high tensile strength and low stretch.Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Filament Tape Substrate Steel Industry Coil tabbing Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Rubber resin Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 77 Color Clear -
Technical Data for 3M 893
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 - Filament Tape
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Substrate
- Steel
- Other - Fiberboard
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Industry
- Coils - Coil tabbing
- Industrial
- Packaging - General-purpose packaging
- Other - Bundling, Reinforcing
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Chemistry
- Other - Rubber resin
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Application Method
- Dispenser - dispensing
- Contact
- Flow - hand-held manual dispensers, automatic L-clip applicator
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 77 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) High, 55 (oz./in.), 50 (oz./in.) Test Method Shear Strength (psi) High Tensile Strength (psi) High, 300 (lbs./in.) Test Method Material Resistance
Abrasion Resistance Excellent Moisture/Humidity Resistance Excellent moisture resistance Hardness
Elongation (%) Low stretch, 5, 4 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Store behind present stock. Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80°F (4-26°C) and 40-50% relative humidity are recommended. Rotate your stock.;To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of manufacture. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 39 to 79 Shelf Life Type from date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 18 -
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Best Practices for 3M 893
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Application
At colder temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes firmer. Once applied, Scotch® Tape 893 performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage environments.
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Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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High | |
300 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, width |
General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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High | ||
55 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
50 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330; width |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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Low stretch | |
5 % | D-3759 (at Break) |
4 % | ASTM D-3759; at Break |