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Description for 3M 897
A glass-filament-reinforced tape suitable for light to medium duty strapping, bundling, and reinforcing applications. Scotch® Tape 897 has a synthetic rubber resin adhesive with good adhesion to most fiberboard surfaces and to a variety of plastic and metal surfaces.Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Glass-filament-reinforced tape Substrate Metal surfaces, Variety of plastic, Steel Industry Clear display of graphics, Clear display of graphics Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Polypropylene film, Synthetic rubber Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 68 to 77 Color Clear Key Specifications UL recognized 969 file MH26206 -
Technical Data for 3M 897
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 - Glass-filament-reinforced tape
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Industry
- Displays - Clear display of graphics
- Industrial
- Printing and Graphics - Clear display of graphics
- Other - Light to medium duty strapping, Bundling, Reinforcing , Allows printing and illustrations to be seen through the tape. , Maximizes package performance when exposed to outdoor and humid environments., Less tape needed for applications, Artwork, Other important messages
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Chemistry
- Synthetic Rubber
- Other - Polypropylene film
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Application Method
- Dispenser - hand-held dispensers
- Contact
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
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Key Specifications
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) - UL recognized 969 file MH26206
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 68 to 77 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) Good, 50 (oz./in.), Good holding with minimum amount of tape, Hold with minimum rubdown, Initial adhesion Test Method Shear Strength (psi) Good Tensile Strength (psi) High, 170 (lbs./in.) Test Method Material Resistance
Abrasion Resistance abrasion resistance Environmental Resistance Maximizes package performance when exposed to outdoor and humid environments Moisture/Humidity Resistance moisture resistant Hardness
Elongation (%) 4 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Storage Conditions: Store behind present stock. Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80°F (4-26°C) and 40 to 50% relative humidity are recommended. Rotate your stock.;Shelf Life: 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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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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Good | ||
50 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
Good holding with minimum amount of tape | ||
Hold with minimum rubdown | ||
Initial adhesion |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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High | |
170 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, width |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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4 % | ASTM D-3759 (at Break) |