3M 897

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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.

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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

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Overview

Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
Material Form
- Tape - Glass-filament-reinforced tape
Substrate
- Metal - Metal surfaces
- Steel
- Plastic - Variety of plastic
- Other - Most fiberboard surfaces
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
Chemistry
- Synthetic Rubber
- Other - Polypropylene film
Application Method
- Dispenser - hand-held dispensers
- Contact
Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
Color
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
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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