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Description for 3M 256
It can be used for masking, bundling, holding and splicing operations needing colors for identification.Application Type Masking, Sealing 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Paper tape Substrate Fabric, A variety of paper, Steel Industry Splicing Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Rubber Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Color Green, Red, white High Temperature Resistance (°C) <93 -
Technical Data for 3M 256
Overview
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape - Paper tape
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Industry
- Industrial
- Splicing
- Other - Holding applications, A wide variety of bundling applications, Tabbing applications, Defect flagging applications, Banding applications, Light to medium bundling applications
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Chemistry
- Other - Rubber
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Color
- Green
- Red
- White
Specifications
Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 25 (oz./in.) Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 20 (lbs./in.), 512 (oz/in) Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) <93 Hardness
Elongation (%) 5, 4 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Storage: Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in the original carton.;To obtain best performance, use this product within 12 months from date of manufacture. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 61 to 81 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 12 -
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Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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20 (lbs./in.) | ASTM D-3759, width |
512 (oz/in) | ASTM D3759 |
General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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25 (oz./in.) | Steel | ASTM D-3330, width |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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5 % | D-3759 (at Break) |
4 % | ASTM D3759, at Break |