Scotch®
Filament Tape
893
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 tape’s suitability.
Technical Data June, 2009
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Typical Physical
Properties Note: The follo wing technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only, and should not be used f or specification purposes.
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
Construction Backing Adhesive Reinforcement Backing Color
3M™ Scotchpro™ film Pressure-sensitive Glass yarn Clear
rubber resin
Features
• Good handling.
• Printable.
• High tensile strength combined
with lo w stretch.
• Allo ws printing and illustrations
to be seen through the tape.
• High shear and good initial
adhesion.
• Good long-term holding po wer.
• Tough film backing protects the
filaments and adhesive to pro vide
longer functional tape performance.
• Good handling characteristics saves time
through ease of dispensing and tape
application.
• When printed, the tape provides adv ertising,
warning, and labeling capability.
• High tensile strength allo ws use of less tape
in many applications and lowers cost per
application.
• Adhesi v e provides good holding under
a wide range of application conditions with
minimum amount of tape.
• Holds instantly with minimum rubdo wn.
Scotch®Filament Tape
893
Available Widths Available Lengths
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)
Available Sizes
A pplication 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 32°F (0°C), 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.
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.
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.
Technical Information
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literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time
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Limited Remedy,
and Disclaimer
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.
Limitation of Liability
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards.
ISO 9001: 2000
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.
Product Use
Scotch is a registered trademark of 3M.
3M and Scotchpro are trademarks of 3M.
Printed in U.S.A.
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