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Description for 3M Scotch ATG Tape 976
• High-tack acrylic adhesive transfer tape • Clear color • 2 mil Total tape thickness • 4 mil Liner thickness • Medium solvent resistance • Aggressive adhesive with very high initial adhesion is desiredChemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Medium solvent resistance Application Type Bond Material Form Transfer tape Substrate Fabric, Most plastic, Steel, Stainless steel Industry Assemble point-of-purchase displays Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Acrylic adhesive Cure Method Pressure sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 70 to 100 Color Clear Total Thickness (mm) 0.051 Double Sided Double sided Carrier Thickness (mm) 0.051 Liner Thickness (mm) 0.102 Paper Liner Type: Tan Paper DK with Red Plaid Leader High Temperature Resistance (°C) 121, 66 Key Specifications Registered to ISO 9001 standards, These products are defined as articles under the Toxic Substances Control Act and therefore, are exempt from inventory listing requirements. Tape Backing/Carrier 2 mil PET -
Technical Data for 3M Scotch ATG Tape 976
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Medium solvent resistance
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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Material Form
- Tape - Transfer tape
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Substrate
- Steel
- Plastic - Most plastic
- Fabric
- Stainless Steel
- Other - Wide variety of materials
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Industry
- Displays - Assemble point-of-purchase displays
- Other - Folders and boxes, Attach fabric swatches in sample books
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Chemistry
- Acrylic - Acrylic adhesive
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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
- International Organization for Standardization - Registered to ISO 9001 standards
- TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) - These products are defined as articles under the Toxic Substances Control Act and therefore, are exempt from inventory listing requirements.
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Tape Backing/Carrier
- Polyester (PET) - 2 mil PET
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 70 to 100 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) Very high initial adhesion, High-tack, Aggressive adhesive Peel Strength (piw) 60 (oz/in) Test Method Shear Strength (psi) Good shear holding power Tape Properties
Total Thickness (mm) 0.051 Double Sided Double sided Carrier Thickness (mm) 0.051 Liner Thickness (mm) 0.102 Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 121, 66 Test Method Hardness
Flexibility Soft Business Information
Shelf Life Details 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original cartons at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 24 Not Good For
Don't Use For Direct exposure to sunlight, Other sources of U.V. light -
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Best Practices for 3M Scotch ATG Tape 976
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Surface Preparation
To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean, dry and well unified. Typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol and water (rubbing alcohol) or heptane. Note: Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when using solvents.
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Application
Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact developed. Firm application pressure helps develop better adhesive contact and improve bond strength.
Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C). Initial tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly applied, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.
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Peel Strength Test Methods
| Peel Strength | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Substrate | Test Method |
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| 60 (oz/in) | 4,320 min | 23°C | Stainless steel | 90° Peel Adhesion, ASTM D3330, Dwell, Environmental Condition: 50%RH, Backing: 2 mil PET, Notes: 12 in/min (300 mm/min) |
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
| High Temperature Resistance | Test Method |
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| 121°C | Short term temperature resistance |
| 66°C | Long term (day, weeks) |
