Budnick Converting ®
3M
373
High Performance Box Sealing Tape
373 is a 2.5 mil, BOPP (Biaxilly Oriented Polypropylene) film with hot melt rubber resin adhesive. It is primarily used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage and other packaging applications. Application is most easily accomplished at room temperature.
Converting Services
- Precision Cutting
- Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Printing
- Laminating and Coating
- Spooling and Finishing
- Consulting & Process Audit
- Prototyping
- Inventory Management
At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.
| Backing/Carrier | BOPP - Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Rubber |
| Thickness | 2.5 Mils |
| Tensile | 30.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 160.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 50 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 50° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Hot melt rubber resin adhesive
- Adheres instantly to most surfaces including cartons containing high levels of recycled content
- Heavy duty, conformable backing with higher edge tear and split resistance
- Tensile strength cross direction = 60 lbs./in.
- Holding power to fiberboard = 8,000 + minutes
- Custom widths available
- High holding power to fiberboard
- Good tensile strength
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Box sealing
- Splicing
- Recouperage
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Blue
- Clear
- Green
- Orange
- Red
- Tan
- White
- Yellow
Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.
The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.
It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.
Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.