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Description for 3M 896
A general-purpose medium tensile strength tape reinforced with continuous glass-yarn filaments.Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Steel Manufacturer 3M Chemistry synthetic rubber resin Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 68 to 77 Color White Other Resistance Nick resistant -
Technical Data for 3M 896
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
- Other - fiberboard
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Industry
- Industrial
- Other - general-purpose box closing, bundling, and pallet unitizing applications
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Chemistry
- Synthetic Rubber - synthetic rubber resin
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Application Method
- Dispenser - dispensing
- Contact
- Flow - hand-held manual dispensers
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- White
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 68 to 77 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) Good, 60 (oz./in.) Test Method Shear Strength (psi) High Tensile Strength (psi) Medium, 240 (lbs./in.) Test Method Material Resistance
Abrasion Resistance Abrasion resistance Moisture/Humidity Resistance moisture resistance Other Resistance Nick resistant Hardness
Elongation (%) Low stretch, 3 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) 40 to 80 Shelf Life Type from date of manufacture. Shelf Life (mon) 18 -
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Best Practices for 3M 896
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Application
At lower temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes firm. Once applied, Scotch® Tape 896 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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Medium | |
240 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, width |
General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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Good | ||
60 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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Low stretch | D-3759 (at Break) |
3 % |