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Description for 3M Scotch Industrial Box Sealing Tape 371
An industrial packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage and other packaging applications, Adheres instantly to a variety of surfaces, Biaxially oriented polypropylene backing.<br/>Brand Scotch Application Type Bond, Sealing, Adhesive: Adheres instantly 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Steel Industry Splicing Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Hot melt rubber-resin Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 68 to 77 Color Blue, Tan, Green, Orange, Red, Clear, White, Yellow Total Thickness (mm) 0.046 Single Sided Single sided Low Temperature Resistance (°C) 0 Other Resistance Split resistance Key Specifications FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) and/or CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency): Meets FDA requirements for indirect food contact -
Technical Data for 3M Scotch Industrial Box Sealing Tape 371
Overview
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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, Variety of surfaces
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Industry
- Industrial - Industrial packaging , Industrial
- Splicing
- Packaging - Other packaging applications, Industrial packaging
- Other - Box sealing, Recouperage
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Chemistry
- Hot melt - Hot melt rubber-resin
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Application Method
- Dispenser - Hand held manual dispensers, Semi-automatic equipment, Fully automatic equipment
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Blue
- Brown - Tan
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
- Green
- Orange
- Red
- White
- Yellow
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Key Specifications
- FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) and/or CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) : Acceptable - Meets FDA requirements for indirect food contact
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Brand
- Scotch
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 68 to 77 Bond Strength
Peel Strength (piw) 40 (oz/in ), 43.8 (N/100mm) Test Method Tear Strength (piw) Edge tear resistance Tensile Strength (psi) 385 (N/100mm), 771 N/100mm Test Method Tape Properties
Total Thickness (mm) 0.046 Single Sided Single sided Tape Backing Biaxially oriented polypropylene Material Resistance
Low Temperature Resistance (°C) 0 Other Resistance Split resistance Hardness
Elongation (%) 160 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80°F (4-26°C) and 40 to 50% relative humidity are recommended. 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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Application
Application of Scotch® Box Sealing Tape 371 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes more firm. Once applied, Scotch® Tape 371 performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage environments.
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Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Method |
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40 (oz/in ) | 180° Peel Adhesion | ASTM D3330, 12 in/min (300 mm/min) | |
43.8 (N/100mm) | 180° Peel Adhesion | Stainless Steel | ASTM D3330 |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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385 (N/100mm) | Cross Direction, ASTM D3759 |
771 N/100mm | Machine Direction, ASTM D3759 |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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160 % | ASTM D-3759 (at Break) |

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