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Scotch Tape 130C is a linerless 30 mil thick, premium grade, rubber splicing tape used for splicing and terminating cables and wires. It withstands temperatures up to 194 °F (90 °C) with emergency overload up to 266 °F (130 °C). The tape has excellent electrical and mechanical properties to provide moisture seal protection.

Constructed with an extremely conformable backing, 3M Polyethylene Tape 483 is designed to be used in a wide variety of general purpose applications including sealing, holding, coding, moisture proofing and protecting. This tape is coated with a rubber adhesive that bonds well and removes cleanly from most surfaces. 3M Polyethylene Tape 483 is available in a variety of vivid colors.

Scotch High Tack Box Sealing Tape 371+ is a high-strength, medium-duty hot melt tape. Engineered to adhere to a variety of substrates, including up to 100% recycled corrugate, this hot melt tape offers a quick and secure seal for palletized shipments and high-value items — helping to minimize theft and content replacement costs. Whether cartons are being processed in room temperature environments or down to 40 °F (4.4 °C), the tape sticks at first application, which saves valuable time and reduces the outcome of tape failure and rework.

Scotch Filament Tape 898 is an ideal solution for full overlap L-clip box closures, bundling pipe or reinforcing large bulk containers. Filament-reinforced polypropylene backing provides excellent tensile strength in addition to abrasion, moisture, scuff and break resistance, even when nicked or punctured. To allow easier application, this tape is engineered to dispense consistently without curling. Its multi-layer synthetic-rubber adhesive system prevents delamination and bonds well to a variety of common packaging materials such as corrugated cardboard, fiberboard, plastic, and metals. Reinforcing glass filaments, powerful adhesive, and durable overall construction allow Scotch Filament Tape 898 to excell in harsh shipping environments.

Scotch High Tack Box Sealing Tape 371+ is a high-strength, medium-duty hot melt tape. Engineered to adhere to a variety of substrates, including up to 100% recycled corrugate, this hot melt tape offers a quick and secure seal for palletized shipments and high-value items — helping to minimize theft and content replacement costs. Whether cartons are being processed in room temperature environments or down to 40 °F (4.4 °C), the tape sticks at first application, which saves valuable time and reduces the outcome of tape failure and rework.

3M ATG Adhesive Transfer Tape 987 quickly bonds a wide variety of lighter materials including uncoated and coated paper, card stock, paper board, matting, lightweight fabrics, foils, flexible plastics and foam board. Offers good adhesion and UV resistance. Reverse wound on a unique 1 inch core designed for use with a Scotch ATG Applicator.

3M Venture Tape Non-Adhesive FSK Facing 1527 is a foil/scrim/kraft (FSK) laminated facing which is suitable as an air and moisture barrier in a range of applications. This tri-directionally reinforced material delivers a perm rating of 0.02, and conforms well across curves and irregular surfaces. It applies easily and is excellent for use with a variety of insulation types and FSK facing tapes.

3M Vinyl Foam Tape 4718 includes a closed cell, medium-density foam backing with a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive on one side. It allows for quick-stick to a variety of substrates including many metals, glass and plastics. The silicone treated white paper liner allows for die cutting without having to laminate another liner to the foam.

3M Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 27 is a 0.18 mm (7 mil) woven insulating tape with pressure sensitive rubber thermosetting adhesive. This tape is designed to operate in 600 volt dry applications requiring high mechanical strength and resistance to high temperatures. The adhesive is specially designed and prepared to provide corrosion protection.

Scotch Fine Line Tape 218 is a high-performance polypropylene plastic tape that has both a low profile and high adhesion for use in painting long straight lines and sweeping curves where a crisp, sharp paint line is desired. It is often used as a layout tape for high value multi-color and custom painted graphics.

For splicing applications requiring quick stick and an aggressive, permanent hold, use 3M Polyester Tape 850. Used in a variety of applications, including web processing, label protection, and marking. This tape is available in various colors, as well as a transparent.

Scotch Strapping Tape 8898 is a high performance tape specifically formulated for use in many industries, including appliance, metalworking and general industrial. The tensilized polypropylene film backing features a pressure-sensitive synthetic rubber adhesive that provides high initial adhesion holding power and clean removal from some surfaces, such as metal.