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Solutions for the Printing Industry

One resource. Hundreds of products. Productivity and performance throughout the plant.

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From press to package, solutions to keep the work flowing and your customers coming back

For decades, 3M products have been at work in printing plants helping to improve the quality of the work that goes out and the efficiency of how it gets done. From plate mounting to packaging the finished job, printers can rely on 3M for solutions and service throughout an operation. For your convenience in evaluating 3M products, this catalog is organized as the work flows from the pressroom through converting and bindery, and finally to packaging and shipping to your customer. You’ll also find products effective just about anywhere for maintenance and worker safety. Solutions through Service – 3M representatives are located throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries for product assistance. A national network of authorized distributors also provides sales assistance and local product availability.

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Table of Contents Pressroom Systems................. 5 3M ™ Flexographic Plate Mounting Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Plate Edge Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Other Mounting Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3M ™ Splicing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15 3M ™ Non-Repulpable Splicing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 3M ™ Repulpable Splicing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3M ™ Splicing Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3M ™ Web Handling Systems . . . . . . . . 17

Converting and Bindery.......... 18 Scotch® ATG Adhesive Systems . . . . . . .19 3M ™ Extended Liner Tapes . . . . . . . . . .20 3M™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 3M™ Polyester Tapes for Edging and Reinforcing . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Scotch® Tear Strip Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Packaging and Shipping......... 23 Scotch® and Tartan™ Box Sealing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Scotch® Manual Dispensers . . . . . . . . . .25 3M-Matic™ Case Sealers . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Maintenance and Safety......... 27 3M ™ Aerosol Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 3M ™ Duct Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 3M ™ Masking Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 3M ™ Abrasive Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 3M ™ Scotch-Weld™ Threadlocker . . . . . .32 3M ™ Concrete Repair Products . . . . . . .32 3M ™ Vinyl Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 1

3M ™ Safety-Walk™ Cushion Matting . . .34 3M ™ Folded Sorbent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 3M ™ Clean-Walk Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 3

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Numerical Table of Contents Product Number

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94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 200a3 . . . . . . . . . . . .26 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 314D . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 353 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 355 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 396 . . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 411DL . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 412DL . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 413DL . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 414DL . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 415 . . . . . . . . .9, 12, 14 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 442KW . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 447DL . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 450EK . . . . . . . . . . . .20 450XL . . . . . . . . . . . .20 465 . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 465XL . . . . . . . . . . . .20 466XL . . . . . . . . . . . .20 469 . . . . . . . . . . . .12,14 471 . . . . . . . . . . .11, 33 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 476XL . . . . . . . . . . . .20 477 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 630 . . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 700r . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 714 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 752 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 764 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 766 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 767 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 810 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 850 . . . . . . . . . . .11-14 856 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 903 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 905 . . . . . . . . . . .12, 15 913 . . . . . . . . . . .12, 15 920XL . . . . . . . . . . . .20 922XL . . . . . . . . . . . .20 924 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 4

Product Number

Page

926 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 927 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 933 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 939 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 970XL . . . . . . . . . . . .19 976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 1015 . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1015-15 . . . . . . . . . . .8 1015M . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1020 . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1020-20 . . . . . . . . . . .8 1020M . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1020R . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1040 . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1060 . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1115 . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 1115-15 . . . . . . . . . . .9 1120 . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 1120-20 . . . . . . . . . . .9 1120K . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 1640 . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 1720M . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1815M . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1820M . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 1915M . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 1920M . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 1920S . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 2205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2209 . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 2214 . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 2307 . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 2510 . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 2515 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 2517 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 2525 . . . . . . . . . .12-14 2526 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 2693 . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 2929 . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 3199 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 3270 . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 3270E . . . . . . . . . . . .34 3493 . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 3494 . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 3495 . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 3496 . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 3497 . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 3498 . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 3533 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 3662 . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 3721 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 3723 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Product Number

Page

3732 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 3734 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 3743 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 3762LM . . . . . . . . . . .10 3776LM . . . . . . . . . . .10 3779 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 3792LM . . . . . . . . . . .10 3798LM . . . . . . . . . . .10 3900 . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 3939 . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 4712 . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 5401 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 5421 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 5423 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 5425 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 5480 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 5481 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 5490 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 5491 . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 5700 . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 5702 . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 5830 . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 5836 . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 5840 . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 5842 . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 6997-1 . . . . . . . . . . .32 7440 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 7445 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 7447 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 7448 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 8056 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 8401 . . . . . . . . . .12-14 8402 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 8403 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 8411 . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 8412 . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 8447 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 8456 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 8460 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 8484 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 8621 . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 8624 . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 8626 . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 8951 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 8952 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 8952L . . . . . . . . . . . .14 8979 . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 9030 . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 9038 . . . . . . . . . .12, 15 9069 . . . . . . . . . .12, 15 9086 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 9087 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 9088 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 9415PC . . . . . . . . . . .16 9420 . . . . . . . . . .12-14 9464 . . . . . . . . . . .12,14 9497 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14

Product Number

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9498 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 9499 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 9576 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 9725 . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9785 . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9824 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 9828 . . . . . . . . . .12, 14 9913 . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9916 . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9921 . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9922 . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9925XL . . . . . . . . . . .20 9926XL . . . . . . . . . . .20 9934XL . . . . . . . . . . .20 9940 . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9974 . . . . . . . . . .12, 15 5-Way Penetrant . . . .28 Adhesive Remover . . .28 C-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Citrus Base Cleaner . .28 DP600 . . . . . . . . . . . .32 E1015 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1015-15 . . . . . . . . . .8 E1015-15H . . . . . . . . .8 E1015H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1020 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1020-20 . . . . . . . . . .8 E1020-20H . . . . . . . . .8 E1020H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1040 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1040H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1060 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1060H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1115 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 E1115-15 . . . . . . . . . .9 E1115-15H . . . . . . . . .9 E1115H . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 E1120 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 E1120-20 . . . . . . . . . .9 E1120-20H . . . . . . . . .9 E1120H . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 E1315 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1315H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1320 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1320H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1515 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1515H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1520 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1520H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1715 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1715H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1720 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1720H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1815 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1815H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 E1820H . . . . . . . . . .7, 8

Product Number

Page

E1915 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 E1915H . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 E1920 . . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 E1920H . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 E1920HS . . . . . . . . .7, 9 E1920S . . . . . . . . . .7, 9 H-122 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-123 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-128 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-129 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-171 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-180 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-183 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-190 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-192 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-320 . . . . . . . . . . . .25 H-1755 . . . . . . . . . . .25 LT Applicator . . . . . . .10 LTQ Applicator . . . . . .10 M-FL550DD . . . . . . . .34 P50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 P80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 P120 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 P180 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 P320 . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 R3127 . . . . . . . . .12, 15 R3187 . . . . . . . . .12, 15 R3227 . . . . . . . . .12, 15 R9990 . . . . . . . . .12, 15 R9993 . . . . . . . . .12, 15 R9996 . . . . . . . . .12, 15 Silicone Lubricant . . .28 SJ3506 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3507 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3522 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3523 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3526N . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3527N . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3529 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3530 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3531 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3532N . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3533N . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3571 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3572 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3576 . . . . . . . . . . .21 SJ3577 . . . . . . . . . . .21 Sticker and Marker Remover . . . .28 Super 77 . . . . . . . . . .28

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Pressroom Systems

• 3M ™ Flexographic Plate Mounting Systems featuring Easy Mount Adhesive • 3M ™ Non-Repulpable and Repulpable Splicing Systems • 3M ™ Splicing Aids • 3M ™ Web Handling Systems

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3M™ Flexographic Plate Mounting Systems Balancing solids and dots for customer satisfaction When your customer wants solid ink and crisp lines, you’ll want firm, high density mounting tape. For halftone work where dot gain is a concern, a softer tape optimizes reproduction. When solids and dots share the plate, a combination tape can properly balance the result.

For example, tapes designated with an “E” are Easy Mount products that virtually eliminate air bubbles and edge lifting, yet remove easily without plate damage.

From the wide 3M selection, you can find the adhesives, foams, and thicknesses for the print quality that customers demand and expect. You’ll also find choices to meet your handling requirements for:

• 3M ™ Combination Printing Tapes

Products include the following: • 3M ™ Solid Printing Tapes • 3M ™ Process Printing Tapes

• Mounting ease and positioning accuracy • Easy, clean removal from plate and cylinder

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E-Series Tapes with Easy Mount Adhesive On easy with reduced air entrapment Unlike flat or pebbled liners, E-Series liners are crosshatched on both sides. This imprints unique microchannels into the adhesive that allow air to flow throughout the adhesive. Bubbles release from between the tape and plate, and between the tape and cylinder or sleeve for virtually air-free mounting. Setup is shorter with smoother surfaces for cleaner print quality and higher productivity.

Microscopic view of adhesive surface measured with interferometer mils

0.300 0.000 46.9 mils

-0.600

-1.2 35.1

-0.900 00 00 mils

-1.200 mils

0.300 0.000 46.9

-0.300

mils

3M EH-Series Tapes combines the air-release of 3M E-Series Tapes with higher plate side adhesion to resist edge lifting on cylinder diameters as small as 2".

-0.600

-1.2 35.1

-0.900 00 00 mils

Peels off easily to reduce plate damage

EH-Series Adhesive to hold the edge on small diameter cylinders

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Easy Mount Adhesive

Stays on with reduced edge-lifting Exclusive 3M plate-side adhesive maintains tight contact. Saves the prep time, downtime, and labor of sealing plate edges.

4

-0.300

-1.200 6

Pebbled Liner

mils

Peels off so easily you can virtually eliminate plate back treatment. You’re less likely to damage plates, so you can save time, labor, and money.

0.300 0.000 46.9

-0.300

mils

-0.600

-1.2 35.1

-0.900

Air-free print quality 00 00 mils

• Prevent blemishes in screen and process printing

Flat Liner

-1.200 7

• Help assure proper registration 8

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3M™ Process Printing Tapes

3M™ Combination Printing Tapes

400 Series Tapes: 18 Series Tapes: 17 Series Tapes: Firm Combination Foam Carrier

Medium Firm Combination Foam Carrier

15 Series Tapes:

10 Series Tapes:

13 Series Tapes: 19 Series Tapes:

Medium Combination Foam Carrier

Standard Combination Foam Carrier

Medium Soft Combination Foam Carrier

Soft Combination Foam Carrier

11 Series Tapes: Process Printing Foam Carrier

10% HIGHLIGHT

Solid Printing Vinyl Carrier

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13

12

14

15

16

40% MIDTONE

9

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

38

39

40

for high speed printing of combination work when halftone areas exceed solid

• Soft support improves tone reproduction when process and halftone images predominate

100% SOLID

REVERSE

17

35

• Maximum • Quality results firmness and high when plate density for uniform contains mostly coverage of solids solids in a when halftone dot combination of reproduction is solid and not critical halftone images

• Quality results when plate contains slightly more solids in a combination of solid and halftone images

• Minimum pin holing

E1715, E1715H

447DL 411DL, 413DL 412DL, 414DL

E1815, E1815H, 1815M E1820, E1820H, 1820M

E1720, E1720H, 1720M

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• Quality results for

high speed printing with fine type reverses and expanded color gamut E1515, E1515H E1520, E1520H

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• Quality results when solid and halftone areas are equally important E1015, E1015H, 1015, 1015M

• Quality results

E1315, E1315H E1020, E1020H, 1020, 1020M, 1020R E1040, E1040H, 1040

E1915, E1915H, 1915M

• Low density maximizes dot reproduction for high quality process work and screen printing E1115, E1115H, 1115

E1320, E1320H E1920, E1920H, 1920M, E1920S, E1920HS, 1920S

E1120, E1120H, 1120, 1120K

E1060, E1060H, 1060

E - Air Release Medium Plate Side Adhesion EH - Air Release High Plate Side Adhesion S - High Sleeve Side Adhesion for Urethane Sleeves M - Modified Plate Side Adhesion DL - Double Liner R - For Rubber Plates K - High Sleeve Side Adhesion for Composite Sleeves Additional calipers available for specialized applications. Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

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3M™ Flexographic Plate Mounting Systems Selection Guide Product Number

Application Manufactured Thickness Target Thickness Inches (mm) Inches (mm)

Description

Plates Cylinders

Color

Features

Gray vinyl products with high adhesion. Helps reduce edge lifting. Helps minimize pin holing on solid work.

3M™ Solid Printing Tapes

3M™ Flexomount™ Solid Printing Tapes (400 Series) 411DL

0.015

0.38

0.015

0.38

412DL

0.020

0.51

0.020

0.51

447DL

0.010

0.25

0.010

0.25

413DL

0.015

0.38

0.015

0.38

414DL

0.020

0.51

0.020

0.51

Gray double coated tape with a soft rubber adhesive on each side of a vinyl carrier. Available in single and double liner.

P/R

SS/S/K

Gray

P/R

SS/S/K

Gray

P/R

SS/S/K

Gray

Black double coated tape with a firm rubber adhesive on each side of a vinyl carrier. Available in double liner only.

P/R

SS/S/K

Black

P/R

SS/S/K

Black

Rubber adhesive on each side of a high density elastomeric foam.

P

SS/S/K

Tan

P

SS/S/K

Tan

Differential adhesive with a high density elastomeric foam.

R

SS/S/K

Tan

P

SS/S/K

Blue

Better solid ink density than the standard combination printing tapes.

P

SS/S/K

Blue

Clean removal from plate and print cylinder.

P

SS/S/K

Teal

P

SS/S/K

Teal

Quality results when plate contains slightly more solids in a combination of solid and halftone images.

P

SS/S/K

Purple

High quality, medium combination print.

P

SS/S/K

Purple

Adhesive removes cleanly from the print plate and the print cylinder.

Black vinyl - lower adhesion. Higher temperature and solvent resistance. Helps minimize pin holing on solids.

3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Solid Printing Tapes (900 Series) 933

0.015

0.38

0.017

0.43

939

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

949

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

Highest density 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Tape products. Use for solid and bold line work. Helps reduce cylinder bounce at higher speeds.

3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Firm Combination Printing Tapes (18 Series) E1815H, E1815, 1815M

0.015

0.38

0.017

0.43

E1820H, E1820, 1820M

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

Differential acrylate adhesive system on each side of a foam carrier, protected by a release liner on one side.

3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Medium Firm Combination Printing Tapes (17 Series) E1715H, E1715,

0.015

0.38

0.017

0.43

E1720H, E1720, 1720M

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

Differential acrylate adhesive system on each side of a foam carrier, protected by a release liner on one side.

3M™ Combination Printing Tapes

3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Medium Combination Printing Tapes (15 Series) E1515, E1515H

0.015

0.38

0.017

0.43

E1520, E1520H

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

Differential acrylate adhesive system on each side of a foam carrier, protected by a release liner on one side.

Air release on both adhesive surfaces.

3M Cushion-Mount Plus Standard Combination Printing Tapes (10 Series) ™

™

E1015H, E1015, 1015, 1015M

0.015

0.38 0.017

0.43

P

SS/S/K

White

Most versatile 3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus products.

E1015-15H, E1015-15, 1015-15

0.015

0.38 0.015

0.38

P

SS/S/K

White

Effectively prints most types of flexographic printing.

E1020H, E1020, 1020, 1020M

0.020

0.51 0.022

0.56

P

SS/S/K

White

E1020-20H E1020-20, 1020-20

0.020

0.51 0.020

0.51

P

SS/S/K

White

1020R E1040, E1040H, 1040 E1060, E1060H, 1060

0.020 0.040 0.060

0.51 0.022 1.02 0.042 1.52 0.062

0.56 1.07 1.57

P/R P P

SS/S/K SS/S/K SS/S/K

White White White

P

SS/S/K

Yellow

P

SS/S/K

Yellow

Differential acrylate adhesive system on polyethylene foam.

3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Medium Combination Printing Tapes (13 Series) E1315, E1315H

0.015

0.38

0.017

0.43

E1320, E1320H

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

Differential acrylate adhesive system on each side of a foam carrier, protected by a release liner on one side.

High quality, medium-soft combination print. Adhesive removes cleanly from the print plate and the print cylinder. Air release on both adhesive surfaces.

E - Air Release Medium Plate Side Adhesion EH - Air Release High Plate Side Adhesion S - Urethane Sleeve M - Modified Plate Side Adhesion DL - Double Liner R - For Rubber Plates K - Composite Sleeve SS - Stainless Steel Cylinder P - Photopolymeric Plates

Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

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3M™ Flexographic Plate Mounting Systems Selection Guide (continued)

3M™ Process Printing Tapes

3M™ Comb. Tapes (cont.)

Product Number

Application Thickness Inches (mm)

Manufactured Target Thickness Inches (mm)

Description

Plates Cylinders

Color Features

3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Soft Combination Printing Tapes (19 Series) E1915H, E1915, 1915M

0.015

0.38

0.017

0.43

E1920H, E1920, 1920M

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

E1920S, 1920S, E1920HS

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

Differential acrylate adhesive system on each side of a foam carrier, protected by a release liner on one side.

P

SS/S

Pink

P

SS/S

Pink

P

S/K

Pink

P

SS/S

Tan

P

SS/S

Tan

Soft support improves tone reduction when process and halftone images predominate.

3M™ Cushion-Mount™ Plus Process Printing Tapes (11 Series) E1115H, E1115, 1115

0.015

0.38

0.017

0.43

Differential acrylate adhesive system on low-density polyethylene foam.

E1115-15H, E1115-15, 1115-15

0.015

0.38

0.015

0.38

E1120H, E1120, 1120

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

P

SS/S

Tan

E1120-20H, E1120-20, 1120-20

0.020

0.51

0.020

0.51

P

SS/S

Tan

1120K

0.020

0.51

0.022

0.56

P

S/K

Tan

Better tone reproduction than the standard combination printing tapes. Clean removal from plate and print cylinder.

E - Air Release Medium Plate Side Adhesion EH - Air Release High Plate Side Adhesion S - Urethane Sleeve M - Modified Plate Side Adhesion DL - Double Liner R - For Rubber Plates K - Composite Sleeve SS - Stainless Steel Cylinder P - Photopolymeric Plates

3M™ Thin Tapes When a thicker caliper or cushion is unnecessary, these tapes can mount both rubber and photopolymer plates. Some are also repositionable. Product Number

Tape Thickness Inch (mm)

Description

Compressible Corrugated Rotary Make Sleeves Letterpress Ready

415

0.004” (0.10)

Double coated tape with a medium-firm acrylic adhesive on each side of a polyester carrier.

X

X

Good adhesion to a wide range of surfaces; can be used for Cameron Press applications.

442KW

0.004” (0.10)

Double coated tape with a firm rubber adhesive on each side of a polyester carrier.

X

X

Plate mounting applications requiring a thin tape to bond rubber or photopolymer plates to metal cylinders.

927

0.002” (0.05)

Acrylic adhesive transfer tape.

X

950

0.005” (0.13)

Acrylic adhesive transfer tape.

X

Corrugated plate mounting applications where repositionability and removability are not required.

2205

0.005” (0.13)

Double coated film tape with differential acrylic adhesive on a polyester film carrier.

X

Adhesives designed specifically for corrugated flexo mounting. Removes cleanly and easy to reposition.

9500

0.005” (0.13)

High performance acrylic adhesive on each side of a polyester carrier.

X

X

X

Features

Corrugated plate mounting applications where repositionability and removability are not required.

Thin tape plate mounting applications.

All tapes listed on this chart have been used successfully on non-compressible sleeves. Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Designed specifically for flexographic printing on corrugated board, 3M™ Thin Flexographic Mounting Tape 2205 is a 5-mil double-coated polyester film tape with cross-hatched adhesive. The cross hatching reduces air entrapment, saving time and improving print quality.

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Plate Edge Sealing 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Bonding Systems Easily apply 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Adhesives 3762LM, 3776LM, 3792LM, or 3798LM with a 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Applicator LT to seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that causes edge lifting.

42

LT

LT with Quadrack™ Converter 43

44

Adhesive Size 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Applicator

Weight

LT

10.0 oz.

Output lb/hr

Temperature

2.6

265°F (129°C)

Accessories (keyed below)

dia. x length 5/8 x 2”

12

2

3

4 4 45

LT with Quadrack™ Converter

13.8 oz.

2.6

265°F (129°C)

5/8 x 8”

2

4

1

3

Tip No. 9913 9916 9921 9922 9940 9725 9785

Description 2 Hole Spreader (1/4" hole span) 3 Hole Spreader .090" Fluted Tip .063" Fluted Tip .125" Fluted Tip Mini Extension Tip .072" Opening .070" Tapered Aluminum Extension

1 48

9922

9921

9940

50

49

9785

9725

9916

51

9913

A general purpose tip (9921) is supplied with each 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Applicator. Optional tips are available to increase productivity.

46

Increase capacity and ease of operation with 3M™ Quadrack™ Converter and Palm Trigger.

Heavy-Duty Benchstand for added convenience.

Product Information

Features Application Ideas

Sizes

Flash Point (°F/°C)

Delivery Time (sec) for 1'' x 3'' Cartridge

3762LM* Lt. Amber

Economical, fast setting general purpose

5⁄8" x 8" 5⁄8" x 2"

509/265

45

130/54

6

480

25

3776LM Tan

Bonds variety of materials

5⁄8" x 8"

460/238

47

140/60

9

600

40

3792LM* Clear

Clear, multi-purpose

5⁄8" x 8" 5⁄8" x 2"

550/288

57

140/60

13

350

40

3798LM Clear

Gummy glue removable adhesive

5⁄8" x 2"

474/246

N/A

120/49

N/A

N/A

30

Low Melt Technology:

Applied 250°–270°F (127°–132°C)

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Adhesives (Color)

Heat Resistance (°F/°C)

Peel Strength PIW(1) 72°F (22°C)

Shear Strength PSI(2) 72°F (22°C)

Bonding Range 1/8'' Bead (sec)(3)

* Also available in bulk. (1) On canvas (2) On Douglas Fir (3) 1/8" semicircular bead, Douglas Fir to Douglas Fir. Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

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Plate Edge Sealing (continued) Multiple options with 3M ™ Single Coated Tapes 3M ™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425, 3M ™ Vinyl Tape 471, or 3M ™ Polyester Film Tape 850 are pressure sensitive adhesive tapes that bond on contact to seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that causes edge lifting.

Product Information Product/ Color

Tape Structure (Backing/Adhesive)

Backing Thickness mils (mm)

Total Thickness mils (mm)

Adhesion to Steel oz./in. (N/100 mm)

Tensile Elongation Strength at Break lbs./in. % (N/100 mm)

D-3652

D-3652

D-3330

D-3759

D-3759

2.8 (0.07)

4.6 (0.12)

47 (51)

30 (525)

Premium Performance Vinyl Tape 471/Various Vinyl/Rubber

4.1 (0.10)

5.2 (0.13)

23 (25)

General Industrial Tapes 850/Transparent Polyester/Acrylic

0.9 (0.02)

1.9 (0.05)

850/White/Red/Blk

Polyester/Acrylic

0.9 (0.02)

850/Silver/Gold

Metallic Polyester/ Acrylic

0.9 (0.02)

ASTM Test Method: Premium Performance Aluminum Foil Tape 425 Aluminum/Acrylic

53

52

To seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that can weaken mounting tape strength, 3M ™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425 (left) and 3M ™ Vinyl Tape 471 (right) apply easily, bonding on contact and conforming over the plate edge. Temperature Range °F (°C)

Comments

8

-65 to 300°F (-54 to 149°C)

Most versatile aluminum tape.1, 2, 3, 4

16 (280)

130

40 to 170°F (4 to 77°C)

Conformable and clean removal. Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Transparent, White, Yellow.

30 (33)

28 (491)

120

1.9 (0.05)

30 (33)

28 (491)

120

1.9 (0.05)

42 (46)

28 (491)

120

-60 to 300°F (-50 to 150°C) -60 to 300°F (-50 to 150°C) -60 to 300°F (-50 to 150°C)

Splicing, holding, sealing, highly transparent. Splicing, holding, decorating, color-coding, sealing. Splicing, holding, decorating, color-coding, sealing.

1 4 Can be qualified to L-T-80B,MIL-T-23397B II 2 Meets U.L.723,Class L File R 7311 3 F.A.R.25.853 (a) Meets U.L.746C File E122798 Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Other Mounting Aids 3M ™ Cylinder Mount Build-Up Tape 1640

54

For use with any 3M flexographic tape to add 0.040" thickness. Helps improve print quality of thinner plates.

56

Scotch® Magic Tape 810 Secures proofing paper to a proofer/ mounter with good adhesion but simple removal from the proofing cylinder.

3M™ Primer 94 – Helps hold the leading and trailing edges of the plate to prevent edge lifting.

57

3M™ Hand Roller 903 – For virtually air-free mounting, helps air bleed through and out of the adhesive microchannels in 3M ™ Flexographic Plate Mounting Tapes. 55

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3M™ Splicing Systems Bringing it all together for flying and zero speed splices, high temp, low temp, non-repulpable, and repulpable On the following pages you’ll find the many 3M choices to meet splicing requirements for coated and uncoated paper, newsprint, kraft, films, and foils. Select from single coated, double coated, and adhesive transfer tapes.

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- Double Coated (415, 9087, 9420, 9576, 9824, 9828) - Adhesive Transfer Tape (465,8056, 9464,9498)

Low Temp (≤250°F) Flying Splice High Temp (>250°F)

- Double Coated (469, 9086, 9088)

Non-Repulpable - Double Coated (415, 9420, 9576, 9824, 9828) - Adhesive Transfer Tape (465, 8056, 9464,9498) - Single Coated (396, 630, 2515)

Low Temp (≤250°F) Zero Speed

- Double Coated (469) - Adhesive Transfer Tape (9497, 9499) - Single Coated (850, 2517, 2525, 2526, 8401, 8402, 8403, 8951, 8952, )

High Temp (>250°F)

3M™ Splicing Tapes Selection Guide

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Low Temp (≤250°F)

- Double Coated (913, 9069) - Adhesive Transfer Tape (905) - Splittable Flying Splice Tape (R9993, R9996)

Flying Splice High Temp (>250°F)

- Double Coated (9038) - Splittable Flying Splice Tape (R9993, R9996)

Repulpable Low Temp (≤250°F)

- Double Coated (9038, R3227) - Adhesive Transfer Tape (905)

High Temp (>250°F)

- Double Coated (9038, R3227) - Single Coated (R3127, R3187)

Zero Speed 60

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3M™ Non-Repulpable Splicing Tapes Match tape handling and performance to the demands of the job 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes For an overlap splice, simply press the adhesive side of the tape to one of the surfaces to be spliced. Peel off the liner and you have a neat strip of adhesive for immediate bonding. Select from a range of adhesive properties. 3M™ Double Coated Tapes Adhesive is on both sides of a carrier that increases dimensional stability of the adhesive for easy handling and application in making overlap splices. 3M™ Polyester Tapes These high strength single-coated tapes provide thin caliper with some of the highest tensile strengths available for overlap and butt splices.

61

3M™ Flatback Crepe Tapes With high strength paper backings, these single-coated tapes provide high machine direction tensile strength yet can be conveniently torn off the roll by hand for application ease. 62

64

63

For marking splice location, 3M™ Polyester Tape 850 is available in red, black, white, silver, and gold. Transparent is also available to blend with the web stock. Pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive grabs on contact and holds butt splices securely. High tensile strength backing resists web handling stresses.

66

65

Versatile 3M ™ Performance Flatback Tape 2525 provides high visibility for holding many materials, edge banding, and splicing.

High tack 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 465 grabs fast for flying and zero speed splices, resists up to 250°F for 20 seconds.

68

3M™ Polyester Tape 8401 butt splices silicone release coated paper, resisting breakage while meeting thin caliper requirements.

69

67

With high tack and good shear strength, 3M™ Double Coated Tape 9420 splices plastic film quickly and securely. Red carrier identifies the splice for later removal.

70

71

For splicing paper or fabric, 3M ™ Flatback Tapes provide high machine direction tensile strength and easy cross tear. Rubber adhesive holds securely on materials ranging from kraft paper to nonwoven fabric. 13

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3M™ Non-Repulpable Splicing Tapes Information Adhesive Family

Product Number

Tape Description Thickness w/o liner Mils (mm)

Temperature Resistance Minutes Days Hours Weeks

Solvent Resistance

Relative Adhesion HSE LSE

Application Ideas

Medium

Med. Low

Paper splicing and general office and commercial joining. Validation labels and parking permits on car windows.

Adhesive Transfer Tapes 400 Acrylic

465

2.0 (0.05)

• High tack • Excellent adhesion to most paper stocks • Flexible to -60˚F

250˚F (121˚C)

180˚F (82˚C)

430

9464 9498 9497 9499

2.0 (0.05) 2.0 (0.05) 2.0 (0.05)

• Pink tinted adhesive • Industrial-grade adhesive transfer tape • Pink • High temperature splicing • Clear version of 9497

180°F (82°C) 350˚F (177˚C)

180°F (82°C) 250˚F (121˚C)

Medium

Med. Low

Specialty 8056

5.0 (0.13)

• High tack, for hard to bond surfaces

150˚F (65˚C)

120˚F (49˚C)

Low

High

150˚F (65˚C)

Medium

Med. Low

Med.

Splicing tape. Splicing tape. High temperature, zero speed splicing. Bonding plasticized vinyl gaskets, decals and moldings. Splicing photographic papers.

Double Coated Tapes 415

4.0 (0.1)

• High tack adhesion to paper and many other surfaces 180˚F • PET carrier (82˚C)

9420

4.0 (0.1)

• 415 with a 0.5 mil red PET carrier

9576

4.0 (0.1)

• Transparent PP carrier

165˚F (75˚C)

125˚F (52˚C)

340 High Strength

9824

3.1 (0.08)

• High tack, general purpose acrylic adhesive

150˚F (65˚C)

120˚F (49˚C)

Medium

High

Med.

9828

4.0 (0.10)

• High tack, acrylic adhesive with good adhesion to many foams

General purpose laminating. Foam lamination. Gasket attachment.

330

469

5.5 (0.14)

• High temp, high tack, light red • Tissue carrier

350˚F (177˚C)

200˚F (93˚C)

Medium

High

Med.

High speed flying splices.

375

9086

7.0 (0.18)

Med.

9088

8.0 (0.20)

185 °F (85 °C) 158 °F (70 °C) 200 °F (93 °C)

High

10.0 (0.25)

248 °F (120 °C) 185 °F (85 °C) 300 °F (150 °C)

Good

9087

• Easy tearing, easy handling • Tissue carrier • Thick adhesive to bond rough surfaces • PVC carrier • High temperature resistance • Polyester carrier

400 Acrylic

Product

Tape Structure (Backing/Adhesive)

ASTM Test Method: Single Coated Tapes (Polyester) General Industrial Tapes 850/Transparent Polyester/Acrylic 850 White/Red/Blk 850/Silver/Gold

Polyester/Acrylic

Metallic Polyester/ Acrylic 8401/Cream Polyester/S/R Blend Release Surface and Liner Splicing Tapes 396/Transparent Metallic Polyester/ Rubber 8402/Green Polyester/Silicone 8403/Green Polyester/Silicone 8951/Blue Polyester/Silicone 8952/8952L/Blue Polyester/Silicone Reflective Tapes 630/Silver Metallic Polyester/ Rubber Single Coated Tapes (Crepe Flatback) 2515 Tan Flat Stock Paper/Rubber 2517 Tan Flat Stock Paper/Rubber 2525 Orange Flat Stock Paper/Rubber 2526 White Flat Stock Paper/Rubber

Total Thickness mils (mm) D-3652

Adhesion oz./in. (N/100 mm) D-3652

Splicing, core starting, miscellaneous joint and bonding, hand tearable.

Tensile Elongation Strength at Break lbs./in. width % (N/100 mm) D-3330 D-3759 D-3759

1.9 (0.05)

30 (33)

28 (491)

120

1.9 (0.05)

30 (33)

28 (491)

120

1.9 (0.05)

42 (46)

28 (491)

120

1.9 (0.05)

22 (24)

34 (597)

100

4.1 (0.10)

170 (190)

43 (753)

140

1.8 (0.05) 2.3 (0.06) 2.7 (0.07) 3.5 (0.09)

24 (26) 27 (30) 30 (33) 40 (44)

33 (578) 44 (772) 30 (525) 55 (963)

120 150 100 110

3.7 (0.09)

145 (160)

29 (508)

6.7 (0.17)

55 (60)

6.4 (0.16)

Splice papers, films and foils.

Temperature Range °F (°C)

Comments

-60 to 300°F (-51 to 148°C)

Splicing, holding, sealing, highly transparent. Splicing, holding, decorating, color-coding, sealing. Splicing, holding, decorating, color-coding, sealing. Splicing release coated papers.

40 to 200°F (4 to 93°C) -60 to 425°F (-50 to 218°C)

Adhesion to low energy surfaces. Adheres well to silicone. Adheres well to silicone. High temperature applications. High temperature applications.

120

40 to 200°F (4 to 93°C)

High tack splicing.

36 (630)

3

74 (80)

36 (630)

4

9.5 (0.24)

69 (75)

49 (858)

2

9.8 (0.242)

69 (75)

50 (858)

4

Up to 200°F Up to 30 min. Up to 300°F Up to 1 hour Up to 300°F Up to 1 hour Up to 300°F Up to 1 hour

General purpose splicing, holding and bundling applications. Excellent splicing, holding and bundling applications. Premium splicing, holding and bundling applications. Excellent adhesion and strength for textile applications.

Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

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3M™ Repulpable Splicing Tapes Choices to keep production at full speed From core starting to roll closing/tabbing and all the splices in-between, these totally repulpable single and double coated tapes offer you the shear strength, high tack, and heat resistance necessary for dependable productivity. Backings and adhesive are engineered for optimum strength on every type of splice: flying, overlap, butt, and general purpose.

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High tack 3M ™ Temporary Single Coated Repulpable Tapes are available in white, blue, and kraft for dependable core starting, roll closing, and butt splicing.

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3M™ Repulpable Newspaper Splicing System R9993 eliminates the time and work of “V” and “W” patterns with a straight across flying splice. Advanced coating provides a smooth and consistent opening force. Strong, ultra-thin profile reduces bounce and potential blanket damage at running speeds.

Product Information Type

Product Color

Comments

Tape Tape Structure Liner Heat FDA Thickness Backing/Adhesive Type Thickness Resistance Compliant* mils(mm) mils/(mm) (F/C)

Double Coated

905 913

Clear Blue

Thinnest, fiber reinforced adhesive transfer tape. Faster tape for splices at newspaper printers.

2.0 (0.05) 3.5 (0.09)

R3227

Single Coated

Splittable Flying Splice

None/Repulpable Tissue/Repulpable

Paper 3.3 (0.08) Paper 3.2 (0.08)

250/120 400/200

Blue/White Double coated core starting, temporary splicing.

3.0 (0.075) Tissue/Repulpable

Paper 3.2 (0.08)

350/180

9038

Blue/White General purpose plus flying splice for the commercial printers and corrugators.

3.5 (0.09)

Tissue/Repulpable

Paper 3.2 (0.08)

350/180

9069

Blue

Excellent for newsprint or directory stock.

3.5 (0.09)

Tissue/Repulpable

Paper 3.2 (0.08)

400/200

R3127

White/ Kraft/Red

Single coated core starting, closing, butt splicing.

4.5 (0.11)

Paper/Repulpable

Paper 4.5 (0.11)

350/180

R3187

Blue/White/ Bleached extensible kraft coated Kraft/Black with high tack adhesive.

7.5 (0.19)

Paper/Repulpable

None

350/180

R9990

Blue

Wide range of paper grades and converted webs.

5.5 (0.14)

Metalized Paper/ Repulpable Paper

Paper 3.1 (0.08)

100/38

R9993

Blue

All in one tabbing and splicing tape for newspaper, rotogravure and non-heatset printing applications.

5.0 (0.11)

Paper/Repulpable

Paper 3.1 (0.08)

250/120

R9996

Blue

High temperature temporary splicing for wide range of paper grades.

5.0 (0.11)

Paper/Repulpable

Paper 3.1 (0.08)

400/204

None

X

*FDA Indirect Food Additive: This product complies with regulations for repulpable tape (see sections for possible limitations) which may subsequently become components of paper and paper board food packaging as described in 21 CFR 176.170 and 176.180. Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

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3M™ Splicing Aids Technology for knife cut signaling, core starting, and more Building on the wide variety of adhesives and backings, 3M has developed specialized tapes for splicing and other web process aids. For example, black crepe paper tape conforms to the roll and signals the knife cut during the splicing process. For reusing cores, double coated removable/repositionable tape features a permanent adhesive on one side of a carrier that bonds permanently to the core. Adhesive strength on the other side of the carrier holds paper and film with enough strength for reliable wind-up but easy release when unwinding. 74

To mark a roll with opaque black crepe tape to signal a knife cut during a splicing operation, you can select either the 5.6 mil thick 3M™ Crepe Masking Tape 2510 or the 7.0 mil thick 3M™ Photographic Light Blocking Tape 235. With conformable backing and rubber adhesive, both tapes hold securely at full operating speeds.

Release liner Repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive Carrier “Permanent” pressure sensitive adhesive

77

75

To virtually remove the human element from flying splices, 3M™ Repulpable Nose Tab 9030 grabs quick and holds fast to newsprint.

76

High tack side of 3M™ Removable/Repositionable Tape 9415PC permanently adheres to the core. Low tack side holds paper or film for wind-up, yet releases when needed during unwinding.

Product Information Product/Color

Description

Tape Structure

Tape Thickness mils (mm)

Liner

Temperature Performance

235/Black

3M™ Photographic Light Blocking Tape

Crepe paper with rubber adhesive

7.0 (0.18)

None

Up to 200°F (93°C)

2510/Black

3M™ Crepe Masking Tape for marking and light blocking

Crepe paper with rubber adhesive

5.6 (0.14)

None

Up to 200° F (93°C) for up to one hour

9030/Blue

3M™ Repulpable Nose Tabs for newsprint

Tissue carrier with repulpable adhesive

3.0 (0.08)

Double linered*

Up to 400°F (204°C)

9415PC

3M™ Removable/Repositionable Tape for core starting and end tabbing

PET carrier with 1000 (repositionable) adhesive on one side; 400 (permanent) on the other

2.0 (0.05)

78# PCK

Up to 180°F (82°C)

* 3.6 mil primary liner; 2.5-3.5 mil secondary converted liner. Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

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3M™ Web Handling Systems Slick surface roller wrap tapes for smoother web movement To add a slick, anti-stick surface on web rollers for improved web movement, apply either a 3M™ PTFE Tape or UHMW-PE Tape to the rollers. PTFE Tapes perform at up to 400°F (204°C) and resist chemicals. For temperatures up to 225°F (107°C) and abrasion resistance, consider UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene).

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3M™ PTFE and UHMW-PE Tapes conform to rollers to provide low coefficients of friction for smoother, more reliable web movement. As a cover on web former edges, the tapes minimizes friction during folding.

Traction wrap to enhance friction for web handling 3M™ Traction Tape 5401 bonds on contact to rollers providing non-stick traction for enhanced friction that improves web handling. Silicone-coated fiberglass-reinforced backing provides a durable, conformable strip that runs long and lays flat. Silicone adhesive bonds reliably to clean, dry roller surfaces and removes cleanly when time for replacement.

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Apply quickly and easily to rollers by hand for printing, converting, and other web processing.

Product Information Product/ Color

Tape Structure (Backing/ Adhesive)

Backing Thickness mils (mm)

Total Thickness mils (mm)

ASTM Test Method: D-3652 D-3652 PTFE Tapes (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Skived Film 5480/Gray PTFE/Silicone 2.0 (0.05) 3.7 (0.09) 5481/Gray PTFE/Silicone 5.0 (0.13) 6.8 (0.17) Extruded Film 5490/Gray PTFE/Silicone 2.0 (0.05) 3.7 (0.09) 5491/Gray PTFE/Silicone 5.0 (0.13) 6.7 (0.17) UHMW-PE Tapes (Ultra High Molecular Weight — Polyethylene) Film 5421/Transparent UHMW-PE/Rubber 5.0 (0.13) 6.7 (0.17) 5423/Translucent UHMW-PE/Rubber 10.0 (0.25) 11.7 (0.30) 5425/Transparent UHMW-PE/Acrylic 3.0 (0.08) 4.5 (0.11) Traction Wrap Tape 5401/Tan Fiberglass reinforced silicone/silicone

8.0 (0.2)

9.3 (0.24)

Adhesion to Steel oz./in. (N/100 mm)

Tensile Strength lbs./in.width (N/100 mm)

Elongation Temperature at Break °F (°C) %

Comments

D-3330

D-3759

D-3759

20 (22) 32 (35)

27 (473) 49 (858)

140 335

-65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C) -65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C)

Roller wrapping tape. Heavy-duty roller wrapping tape.

27 (29) 35 (38)

22 (385) 40 (700)

150 200

-65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C) -65 to 400°F (-54 to 204°C)

Lay-flat backing. Lay-flat backing.

26 (28) 26 (28) 30 (33)

30 (526) 55 (963) 45 (788)

275 300 100

-30 to 225°F (-34 to 107°C) -30 to 225°F (-34 to 107°C) -30 to 225°F (-34 to 107°C)

General purpose tape. Excellent abrasion resistance. Solvent resistant adhesive.

12 (13)

220 (3853)

7

Up to 300°F (150°C)

Non-stick traction surface.

Note: All UHMW-PE tapes come on a paper liner. Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

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Converting and Bindery

• Scotch® ATG Adhesive Systems • 3M ™ Extended Liner Tapes • 3M ™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners • 3M ™ Polyester Tapes for Edging and Reinforcing • Scotch® Tear Strip Tapes 81

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Scotch® ATG Adhesive Systems Finger touch application of pressure sensitive adhesive

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Speed and convenience. That’s what you get with the Scotch® ATG Applicator System for your assembly process. For example, when you want to assemble folders, a touch of the finger applies a neat strip of Scotch adhesive transfer tape to the surface for immediate grab. The tape liner automatically rewinds into the applicator as you apply the tape. You get the same productivity for many other jobs, such as those shown here.

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For musical greeting cards, securely attach the metal audio module to the heavy paper stock and bond the edges of the fold-over flap to seal in the module.

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Leader permits fast, easy loading Pressure sensitive adhesive

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1 Scotch® ATG Applicator 700 for 3/4", 1/2", and 1/4" wide tape (1/4" adapter purchased separately).

Release liner

2 Scotch® ATG Applicator 714 for 1/4" wide tape.

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3 Scotch® ATG Applicator 752 for 3/4", 1/2", and 1/4" wide tape (1/4" adapter purchased separately). 4 Scotch® ATG Applicator 3662 for 2" wide tape.

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Bond inserts into packaging.

Scotch® ATG 700 Applicator with Scotch® ATG Tape 924 makes fast work of folder assembly. Pressure sensitive adhesive bonds immediately and the folder pocket is ready to hold contents.

Product Information Product Thickness

Tape w/o liner mils (mm)

Description

976 969 926

2.0 (0.05) 5.0 (0.13) 5.0 (0.13)

High tack. Adhesion to most plastics.

970XL 924 928

1.0 (0.025) 2.0 (0.05) 2.0 (0.05)

Multipurpose. Excellent adhesion to most papers.

987*

1.7 (0.040)

General purpose.

High performance. Bonds lightweight metals.

Differential tack. Repositionable.

Temperature Resistance Minutes Hours

Days Weeks

250°F (121°C) 450°F (232°C) 250°F (121°C) 180°F (82°C) 250°F (121°C)

150°F (66°C) 300°F (149°C) 180°F (82°C) 120°F (49°C) 180°F (82°C)

Solvent Resistance

Relative Adhesion

Number

HSE

LSE

Medium

High

High

High

High

High

Medium

Medium

Low

Medium

High/ Low Medium

Low/ Low Low

Medium

Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Relative Adhesion: HSE – High Surface Energy, LSE – Low Surface Energy * 3M brand

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3M™ Extended Liner Tapes Versatile pressure sensitive adhesive on easy-to-remove liners 3M™ Extended Liner Tapes offer the adhesive versatility of 3M tapes but with liners wider than the adhesive. This leaves an easy-to-grab edge for convenient and easy liner removal. With the variety of adhesives, you have a selection of performance characteristics such as high tack for coated papers and plastics, low tack for temporary attachment, high temperature resistance, and more.

3M™ Extended Liner Tapes are available with a release liner wider than the adhesive. This provides an easy-to-grab edge for convenient liner removal.

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Depending on adhesive type, 3M™ Extended Liner Tapes are applied to envelopes, polybags, boxes, or tubes. User simply peels off liner to expose the adhesive for an immediate, secure closure.

Apply manually or with equipment matched to your production volume requirements.

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A variety of automatic and semi-automatic equipment is available for higher volume applications. For example, apply tape to business forms, literature, bounce back, and business reply cards.

Select from a variety of adhesives and liners to meet production and end use requirements.

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Product Information Adhesive Product Tape Liner Type Number Thickness Type w/o liner mils (mm)

Description

Temperature Solvent Relative Application Resistance Resis- Adhesion Ideas Minutes Days tance HSE LSE Hours Weeks

340

466XL

2.0 (0.05)

62# DK white with black print

• High tack • Permanent

180˚F (82˚C)

150˚F (65˚C)

Medium

High

High

350

922XL

2.0 (0.05)

60# DK tan without print

• High performance

450˚F (232˚C)

300˚F Medium (149˚C)

High

High

400

450EK

1.0 (0.025)

• General purpose

250˚F (121˚C)

180˚F (82˚C)

Med. Low

450XL

1.0 (0.025)

70# Extensible Kraft white without print 60# DK tan with green print

465XL

2.0 (0.05)

60# DK tan with green print

920XL

1.0 (0.025)

43# DK white with red print

9926XL

1.0 (0.025)

43# DK white with red print

600

9934XL

4.0 (0.10)

60# DK tan without print

• High tack to LSE materials

150°F (65°C)

120°F Medium (49°C)

High

High

P.O.P. displays. Difficult splicing applications, shelf talkers, price tags, polyethylene foam bonding. Indirect food contact applications.1 High tack to LSE materials.

760

476XL

6.0 (0.16)

62# DK white with red print

• High tack, double coated film

150˚F (65˚C)

120˚F (49˚C)

Medium

High

High

Heavy-duty sealing. Mounting of promotional items. Core starting. Closure of overnight boxes, tubes, and envelopes. Indirect foodcontact applications.1

770

9925XL

2.5 (0.065)

43# DK white with black print

• Tissue reinforced • High initial adhesion to a wide variety of materials

150˚F (65˚C)

100˚F (41˚C)

Low

Med. Med.

Medium

Coated papers and low surface energy (LSE) plastics. Overnight envelopes. Features an end-of-roll indicator tab for automated dispensing. Seal flaps on overnight cartons/envelopes. Join a wide variety of similar and dissimilar materials where high shear strength and high temperature performance are required. Pharmaceutical outsert attachment. For applications requiring a more tear resistant liner. Pharmaceutical outsert attachment. General paper attachment. Seal flaps on overnight envelopes. Pressure sensitive edging on business forms. General commercial joining applications. For attaching materials that require more adhesive thickness. Larger outsert attachments. Seal flaps on poly-bags and envelopes. Pressure sensitive edging on business forms, literature, photos, posters, and labels. Economical alternative for general paper-to-paper applications.

General mounting. P.O.P. items. Attaching tags and labels. Core starting. Permanent bonding paper-to-paper, business forms, traffic tickets, novelty items, and literature. Indirect food-contact applications.1

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3M™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners Thousands of easy closings and openings, attachments and removals For repeatedly closed and opened packaging and folders, and for replaceable flexible graphics, these hook and loop fasteners attach securely and remove easily. Pressure sensitive adhesive backing attaches the mating strips to paper, corrugated, vinyl, and other materials. When closing, tiny stiff hooks on one strip meshes with pliable loops on the other. For opening or removal, simply peel one side away. Release liner

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Hook and loop of 3M ™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners mesh to hold flexible graphics to a decorative laminate surface.

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Acrylic Adhesive

Synthetic Rubber Adhesive

Acrylic Adhesive

Product Information Product Number

Product Type

Material

Closure Life

Adhesive Type

Engaged Thickness1 Inches (mm)

Temperature Performance2 Wt. (grams) Temp: °F (C°)

Comments

SJ3572 SJ3571

Hook Loop

Nylon

5,000+

High temperature

0.15 (3.8)

1,000g 200°F (93°C)

Certified to GM3618M and GM2743M Type II. Loop available with strong splice providing continuous product and liner when removed from roll. Order special splice as SJ3571FS or SJ3571FSR for splice marked with blue tape. Paper liner product ordered as SJ3571P or SJ3572P.

SJ3576 SJ3577

Hook Loop

Polyester

1,000+

High temperature

0.15 (3.8)

1,000g 200°F (93°C)

Good for outdoor or high humidity conditions. Certified to GM 3618M.

SJ3522 SJ3523

Hook Loop

Nylon

5,000+

Plasticizer resistant

0.15 (3.8)

500g 158°F (70°C)

Bonds well to many flexible plasticized vinyls, prevents adhesive oozing with aging.

SJ3532N SJ3533N

Hook Loop

Nylon

5,000+

Medium tack

0.15 (3.8)

500g 120°F (49°C)

Adhesive performance between SJ3530 and SJ3526N.

SJ3526N SJ3527N

Hook Loop

Nylon

5,000+

Firm

0.15 (3.8)

500g 100°F (38°C)

One roll (1" x 5 yd.) each of SJ3526N and SJ3527N, order MP3526N/27N. Paper liner product ordered as SJ3526NP or SJ3527NP.

SJ3530

Hook

Nylon

5,000+

Soft/ aggressive

0.15 (3.8)

500g 90°F (32°C)

SJ3529 SJ3531

Loop Loop

SJ3530FS has a strong splice providing continuous product and liner when removed from the roll. Paper liner product ordered as SJ3530P. Non-napped loop. Napped loop.

Acrylic

0.04 (1.0)

500g 120°F (49°C)

Only available in white. Limited cycle life.

3M™ Scotchmate™ Thin Reclosable Fasteners SJ3506 SJ3507

Hook Loop

Polypropylene Polyester