Scotch®
Filament Tape
897
Product Description Scotch®Filament Tape 897 is a glass-filament-reinforced tape suitable for light to
medium duty strapping, bundling, and reinforcing applications. Scotch®Tape 897 has
a synthetic rubber resin adhesi v e with good adhesion to most fiberboard surfaces and
to a v ariety of plastic and metal surf aces.
Technical Data June, 2009
Construction Backing Adhesive Reinforcement Backing Color
3M™ Scotchpro™ film Pressure sensitive Glass yarn Clear
synthetic rubber resin
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Typical Physical
Properties Note: The follo wing technical information and data should be considered representati ve
or typical only, and should not be used for specification pur poses.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel: 60 oz./in. width (65 N/100 mm width) D-3330
Tensile Strength: 170 lbs./in. width (2980 N/100 mm width) D-3759
Elongation at Break: 3% D-3759
Total Thickness: 6 mil (0.15 mm) D-3652
Features • Polypropylene f ilm.
• Abrasion and moisture resistant.
• High tensile strength.
• Allows printing and illustrations
to be seen through the tape.
• Good shear and initial adhesion.
• Good aging.
• Protection of filaments and
adhesi v e to provide longer
package life.
• Maximizes package performance when
exposed to outdoor and humid environments.
• Less tape needed for applications where high
tensile strength is a main requirement.
• Clear display of graphics, artwork, and other
important messages.
• Good holding with minimum amount of tape
under wide range application conditions.
• Hold with minimum rubdown.
• Boxes remain closed for long period of time.
Standard Widths: 9 mm (.35 in.), 12 mm (.47 in.), 18 mm (.71 in.),
24 mm (.94 in.), 36 mm (1.4 in.), and 48 mm (1.9 in.)
Core Size (ID): 3 in. (76.2 mm)
Lengths: 55 m (60 yds.)
Available Sizes
Scotch®Filament Tape
897
A pplication Techniques An extensive line of hand-held dispensers is available. Application of Scotch®
Filament Tape 897 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At lower
temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes firm. Once applied,
Scotch®Tape 897 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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Limited Remedy,
and Disclaimer
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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.
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