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3M Splicing Tape 253 is a single-coated paper tape with a modified poly liner implemented on the face side of the tape to help ensure roll quality and provide protection against contamination. This tape is ideal for silicone and plastic based material splicing and butt splicing applications.

Scotch High Performance Masking Tape 213 has a comparatively high resistance to heat in masking and holding applications where temperatures reach 350°F/177°C for 30 minutes. It has proven to be among the cleanest to remove when tested across a variety of surfaces. This tape is has the ability to exceed clean-removal performance of most tapes on challenging, anodized treated metal surfaces.

3M Polyester Film Tape 856 is a light duty film tape used for permanent edging and label protection. It features a tough, polyester backing which provides abrasion and edge tear resistance. The transparent backing allows clear visibility of information protected by tape.

Formed from a light brown woven glass cloth backing impregnated with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), 3M General Purpose PTFE Glass Cloth Tape 5151PL provides a slick surface on process machinery. This tape offers an extremely low coefficient of friction which, in combination with a pressure sensitive silicone adhesive, creates a non-stick surface that performs at elevated temperatures.

Scotch Magic Tape is the original matte-finish, invisible tape. It’s the preferred tape for offices, home offices and schools. Write on it with pen, pencil or marker.

3M Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 79 is a printable tape used in coils/transformers and motor applications. It includes an outer wrap for bobbin wound coils, banding arbor wound coils, lead pad hold downs, end turns and lead anchors, as well as connections. This tape is 600V rated and withstands a temperature range of 32 to 302 °F (0 to 150 °C).

3M Adhesive Transfer Tape Extended Liner 465XL is a 2 mil (0.05 mm) thick, general-purpose tape that combines the adhesive versatility of 3M Tapes with liners wider than the adhesive — leaving an easy-to-lift edge for convenient liner removal. Utilizing a 60# densified kraft tan liner with green print, this tape immediately bonds on contact for a tight hold. With the added benefit of medium adhesion to HSE (high surface energy) surfaces and low adhesion to LSE (low surface energy) surfaces, 3M Adhesive Transfer Tape Extended Liner 465XL excels in applications such as sealing flaps on overnight envelopes, pressure-sensitive edging on business forms, and general commercial joining applications.

3M Loop Fastener SJ3401 is one part of a two-part fastener solution designed to provide great durability for thousands of closures. The non-adhesive fastener is most commonly sewn, but can be attached with a variety of hot melt or liquid adhesives. This fastener allows for easy and convenient attachment to a variety of substrates.

3M Adhesive Transfer Tape 9498 offers excellent flying splice and core starting wet grab characteristics. It is typically used in the printing industry and performs well at process speeds exceeding 2,000 feet per minute. This tape can be used in ovens up to 450ºF (232ºC) if dwell times are ten seconds or less and up to 250⁰F (232⁰C) for longer periods.

Scotch Strapping Tape 8896 is a high performance tape specifically formulated for use in many industries, including appliance and metalworking. The tensilized polypropylene film backing features a pressure-sensitive natural rubber adhesive that provides good initial adhesion holding power and clean removal on a variety of metal, vinyl, plastic, fiberboard, powder coat and glass surfaces.

3M Flexomount Plate Mounting Tape 447 is a single liner, double coated tape designed for mounting photopolymer and rubber printing plates to flexographic printing cylinders or sleeves. The adhesive is specially formulated for clean removal from both the plate and the print cylinder or sleeve.

*Acetate film *Acrylic adhesive *Highly transparent *UV-resistant *Bulk and boxed