Scotch 3 Filament Tape 893 Technical Data June, 2009 Product Description Scotch Filament Tape 893 is a general-purpose packaging tape reinforced with continuous glass-yarn filaments that give the tape high tensile strength and low stretch. The clear 3M Scotchpro backing provides excellent abrasion and moisture resistance. The aggressive packaging-grade adhesive is specifically formulated to provide an excellent balance of high initial adhesion and long-term holding power to most fiberboard surfaces. When used in bundling, reinforcing, or coil tabbing applications, where high temperatures and/or oily surfaces are involved, tests should be conducted per the individual application before extensive use to determine the tapes suitability. Backing Adhesive Reinforcement Backing Color Construction 3M Scotchpro film Pressure-sensitive Glass yarn Clear rubber resin Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative Typical Physical or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes. Properties ASTM Test Method Adhesion to Steel: 55 oz./in. width (60 N/100 mm width) D-3330 Tensile Strength: 300 lbs./in. width (5250 N/100 mm width) D-3759 Elongation at Break: 4.5% D-3759 Total Thickness: 6.0 mil (0.15 mm) D-3652 Features Good handling. Good handling characteristics saves time through ease of dispensing and tape Printable. application. High tensile strength combined When printed, the tape provides advertising, with low stretch. warning, and labeling capability. Allows printing and illustrations High tensile strength allows use of less tape to be seen through the tape. in many applications and lowers cost per High shear and good initial application. adhesion. Adhesive provides good holding under Good long-term holding power. a wide range of application conditions with Tough film backing protects the minimum amount of tape. filaments and adhesive to provide Holds instantly with minimum rubdown. longer functional tape performance. Scotch Filament Tape 893 Available Widths Available Lengths Available Sizes Standard Widths: .35 in. (9 mm), .47 in. (12 mm), .71 in. (18 mm), 60 yds. (55 m) .94 in. (24 mm), 1.4 in. (36 mm), 1.9 in. (48 mm) .47 in. (12 mm) 360 yds. (330 m) Core Size (ID): 3 in. (76.2 mm) Application Techniques An extensive line of application equipment including hand-held manual dispensers and an automatic L-clip applicator, is available. Application of Scotch Filament Tape 893 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32F (0C), the adhesive becomes firmer. Once applied, Scotch Tape 893 performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage environments. Store behind present stock. Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80F Storage Conditions (4-26C) and 40-50% relative humidity are recommended. Rotate your stock. To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of Shelf Life manufacture. The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are Technical Information based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed. Many factors beyond 3Ms control and uniquely within users knowledge and control can affect the use Product Use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. 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