Scotch
8981
Technical Data
®
Filament Tape
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June, 2009
Product Description
Scotch
®
Filament Tape 8981 is a high-performance packaging tape reinforced with
continuous glass-yarn filaments that give the tape very 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 initial adhesion and long-term holding
power to most fiberboard surfaces, including recycled and printed fiberboard surfaces.
Construction
Backing
3M™ Scotchpro™ film
Adhesive
Pressure sensitive
synthetic rubber resin
Reinforcement
Glass yarn
Backing Color
Clear
Typical Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Total Thickness:
70 oz./in. width (77 N/100 mm width)
380 lbs./in. width (6655 N/100 mm width)
3%
6.6 mil (0.168 mm)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
Features
• Meets ASTM D5330, Type II,
which has replaced PPP-T-97E
and CID A-A-1686A.
• Good handling.
• Printable.
• High tensile strength combined
with low stretch.
• Allows printing and illustrations
to be seen through the tape.
• High shear and good initial
adhesion.
• Very good long-term holding
power.
• Tough film backing protects the
filaments and adhesive to provide
longer functional tape performance.
• Good handling characteristics, saves time
through ease of dispensing and tape
application.
• When printed, the tape provides advertising,
warning, and labeling capability.
• High tensile strength allows the use of less
tape in many applications and lowers the cost
per application.
• Good clarity of artwork and important
messages even when covered by the tape.
• Adhesive provides very good holding under
wide range of application conditions with
minimum amount of tape.
• Holds instantly with minimum rubdown.
• Boxes remain securely closed through
normal warehouse time cycles.
Scotch Filament Tape
8981
Available Sizes
Available Widths
Standard Widths:
.47 in. (12 mm), .71 in. (18 mm), .94 in. (24 mm),
1.4 in. (36 mm), 1.9 in. (48 mm)
.47 in. (12 mm), .71 in. (18 mm)
Core Size (ID):
3 in. (76.2 mm)
Available Lengths
60 yds. (55 m)
361 yds. (330 m)
®
Application Techniques
An extensive line of application equipment including hand-held manual dispensers
and the 3M-Matic™ Semi-Automatic L-Clip Applicator S857 is available.
Application of Scotch
®
Filament Tape 8981 is most easily accomplished at room
temperature because at colder temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive
becomes firmer. Once applied, Scotch
®
Tape 8981 performs well throughout the
normal temperature ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping
and storage environments.
Storage Conditions
Store behind present stock. Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80°F
(4-26°C) and 40-50% relative humidity are recommended. Rotate your stock.
Shelf Life
To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of
manufacture.
Technical Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are
based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
information is not guaranteed.
Product Use
Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use
and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and
determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
Warranty,
Limited Remedy,
and Disclaimer
Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product
literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time
3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE.
If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s
option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product,
whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted,
including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
ISO 9001: 2000
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This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2000 standards.
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
3M Center, Building 225-3S-06
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
800-362-3550 • 877-369-2923 (Fax)
www.3M.com/industrial
Recycled Paper
40% pre-consumer
10% post-consumer
Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M.
3M, Scotchpro and 3M-Matic are
trademarks of 3M.
Printed in U.S.A.
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