Budnick Converting ®
3M
8959
Bi-Directional Filament Tape
A 5.7 mil. specialty packaging tape reinforced with continuous glass yarns in both the longitudinal and transverse direction along with a biaxially oriented polypropylene backing. The polypropylene backing provides excellent abrasion, moisture and scuff resistnace. The adhesive is speciafically formulated to provide good adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including metallic, plastic, and fiberboard. Application of Scotch® Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder temperatures, approaching 32°F, the adhesive becomes firm. Once applied, tape performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges typically encountered by products in shipping and storage environments.
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 | PP - Polypropylene |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Rubber |
| Thickness | 5.7 Mils |
| Tensile | 150.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 6.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 100 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 40° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Polypropylene film backing
- Bi-directional glass reinforcement
- Translucent
- Rubber resin adhesive characteristics
- Abrasion resistant
- Moisture resistant
- High cross-direction tensile strength
- Allows printing and illustrations to be seen through the tape
- Excellent shear adhesion
- Excellent initial adhesion
- Excellent aging
- Bi-directional glass yarn reinforcement
- Protection of filaments and adhesive to provide longer package life
- Performs better than paper backings when exposed to outdoor and humid environments
- Resists center seams slitting in both machine and cross direction, increasing the performance of the tape
- Excellent holding power under wide range of application conditions with minimum amount of tape
- Holds with minimum rubdown, doesn't require water to activate
- Boxes remain closed for long periods of time
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Clear
Comparable Products
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.