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3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187

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Repulpable construction eliminates need to remove splice from waste and prevents contamination of paper mill broke

Strong, conformable backing makes tape ideal for splicing, tabbing and roll closing applications on a wide variety of papers

High-tack, heat-resistant adhesive provides instant adhesion to a wide variety of paper grades

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Highlights
  • Repulpable construction eliminates need to remove splice from waste and prevents contamination of paper mill broke
  • Strong, conformable backing makes tape ideal for splicing, tabbing and roll closing applications on a wide variety of papers
  • High-tack, heat-resistant adhesive provides instant adhesion to a wide variety of paper grades
  • Meets the requirements of indirect food additive regulations as described under FDA 21 CFR 176.170 and FDA 21 CFR 176.180
  • Excellent heat resistance (up to 400°F/200°C) makes this an ideal choice for web processing

3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 is a repulpable, bleached high strength extensible kraft paper backing coated with a high-tack, transparent repulpable adhesive. This single side tape is ideal for a variety of splicing, tabbing and roll closing applications on a wide variety of papers and temperatures.

Strong Backing Provides Reliable and Exceptional Performance
3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 is a single coated repulpable tape. It features a strong, extensible, kraft paper backing that can withstand the rigors of the paper manufacturing and converting. The backing is engineered for optimum strength for splicing, tabbing and roll closing. It offers a high shear strength, high-tack, clear, repulpable adhesive designed to bond to a wide variety of paper grades. This tape performs well at higher temperatures and is available in blue, white and kraft.

Recommended Applications

  • Core starting
  • Roll closing/tabbing
  • Butt splicing heavy grades of paper
  • Thread-up applications such as at the off-machine coater


3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 features a repulpable
Hick-tack, heat-resistant adhesive helps reduce splice failure in demanding applications and high drying temperatures


High-Tack, Heat-Resistant Adhesive
3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 features a repulpable, high-tack transparent adhesive designed to provide excellent bonding strength to a wide variety of paper products, including heavy grades of paper. This heat-resistant adhesive reduces splicing failure and performs in web applications at temperatures are high as 400°F/200°C.

Repulpable Adhesive won't Contaminate Paper Mill Broke
The repulpable adhesive on our 3M™Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 (PDF, 208.36 Kb) prevents broke contamination for non-repulpable masking tape. This product meets or exceeds TAPPI UM-213, procedure A, FDA complaint 21 CFR 176.170 and 21 CFR 176.180 for components of paper and paperboard in contact with foods.

Typical properties

Adhesive Type

Repulpable

Application

Butt Splices

Backing (Carrier) Material

Paper

Brands

3M™

Elongation at Break

300.0 %

Industries

Paper

Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)

400 ℉

Number of Adhesive Sides

Single-sided

Product Color

White, Kraft, Blue

Product Form

Roll

Shelf Life

12 Month

Shelf Life in Months (From Date of Manufacture)

12

Tape Type

Single Coated

Tensile Strength (Metric)

31.6 N/100mm

Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)

7.5 mil

Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)

0.19 mm, 0.191 mm

Overall Length (Imperial)

60.149 yd

Overall Length (Metric)

55 m, 110 m

Overall Thickness (Imperial)

7.5 mil

Overall Width (Imperial)

0.709 in, 0.95 in, 1.42 in, 1.9 in, 2.83 in, 3.78 in

Overall Width (Metric)

18 mm, 24 mm, 36 mm, 48 mm, 72 mm, 96 mm

Resources

Regulatory Data Sheet

Document Number: MSDS_2394724_US_EN_RDS

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