Scotch General Purpose Filament Reinforced Tape 8961 Product Data Sheet Updated : July 2000 Supersedes : February 1999 8961 is a general purpose tape reinforced with single directional glass filaments. The Product Description ScotchPro polypropylene backing provides excellent abrasion, moisture and scuff resistance. The adhesive is specially formulated to provide good initial and shear adhesion to fibreboard surfaces. Physical Properties Adhesive Type Pressure Sensitive Hot Melt Solvent Free (Synthetic Rubber Not for specification purposes Resin) ScotchPro Polypropylene Backing Glass Filament Reinforcement 160 micron Total Thickness Transparent Colour Store behind present stock, in a clean dry place. Storage Conditions Temperature of 64 - 70F (18-21C) & 40-50% Relative Humidity are recommended. Under correct storage conditions the tape maintains its characteristics for one year (shelf life). Rotate your stock. An extensive line of application equipment including hand held manual dispensers and Application semi-automatic L-Clip applicator. Application of 8961 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32F (0C), the adhesive becomes more firm. Once applied, 8961 performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage environments. 2 Date : July 2000 Scotch General Purpose Filament Reinforced Tape 8961 9.6 N/10 mm Performance Adhesion to Steel AFERA 4001 Characteristics Not for specification purposes 470 N/10mm Tensile Strength AFERA 4004 10 % Elongation at Break AFERA 4005 4,500+ minutes Static Shear 3M and Scotch are trademarks of the 3M Company. Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification purposes. Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable but we would ask that you conduct your own tests to determine their suitability for your applications. This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as a result of our recommendations. 3M United Kingdom PLC 1996 Tapes & Adhesives 3M United Kingdom PLC Product Information : 3M Ireland Customer Service : 3M House, 3M House, Adelphi Centre, 28 Great Jackson Street, Tel 0870 60 800 50 Upper Georges Street, Tel (01) 280 3555 Manchester, Fax 0870 60 700 99 Dun Laoghaire,Co. Dublin, Fax (01) 280 3509 M15 4PA Ireland