Budnick Converting ®
3M
254
***Discontinued*** Flatback Textile Tape
3M discontinued this product see Compar-A-Tape 254 is a 5.7mil, flatback paper tape primarily used for the textile industry where high strength, high holding and stain resistance are required. It has a long aging adhesive which resists adhesive softening, transfer and staining of most textiles. It also has an excellent packaging adhesive and good resistance to edge tear, both of which make it an excellent packaging tape. This tape should not be subjected to outdoor exposure or prolonged periods of sunlight. It may become very difficult to remove. Tape 254 is manufactured in an ISO 9002 registered plant to meet worldwide quality standards.
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 | Flatback Paper |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | |
| Thickness | 5.7 Mils |
| Tensile | 62.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 4.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 62 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 40° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | 200° F |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Adhesive=High holding power, transparent rubber based
- Backing=flat stock paper saturated with a moisture resistant material
- Transparent rubber adhesive
- Good holding power
- Helps reduce tape required for tabbing textiles
- Stain resistance
- Helps reduce stain on most textiles/helps reduce waste
- Adhesive transfer resistance
- Clean removal/helps reduce rejects
- Treated flat stock paper
- Good tensile
- Resists breakage/helps minimize rework
- Solvent and moisture resistance
- Helps reduce bleed-through and rejects
- Special backsize treatment
- Controlled unwind
- Easy to use/helps reduce waste
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Typical uses in the textile industry include the following: tabbing bolts or drums of cloth, drum windup, and doffing beams at the slasher
- Widely used for a variety of packaging applications
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Natural
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.