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3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127

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

Flat back paper 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
  • Flat back paper 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

3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127 is a thin repulpable web processing tape available in blue, white and kraft. This single-sided tape has an easy-release coating for smooth unwind.

3M™ Web Processing Single-Coated Repulpable Tape R3127 White Blue Kraft tape rolls
3M™ Repulpable Tapes provide a complete line of core starting tapes that are easy to use and stick reliably every time
General Purpose Single Sided Tape
3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127 is a single coated repulpable tape. It features a 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 a variety of paper grades

  Paper/ Application Type of Winder Recommended Tape Product
Paper Weight/Grade
Flu Pulp/Kraft/ Liner Board/ Unbleached/ Rough Surface All Winder Types R3257
>130 gsm Bleached Coated and Uncoated Twin Drum/Belt Winder R3287
Single Drum R3187, R3287
< 130 gsm Bleached Coated and Uncoated Twin Drum/Belt Winder R3227
Single Drum R3127, R3227
Tissue All Winder Types R3227
 
Special Needs
Automatic Core Taping Equipment All Winder Types R3257
Manual Pretaping Cores All Winder Types R3227
Paper Removes Cleanly from Cores All Winder Types R3287SL


Learn More about 3M™ Repulpable Tapes for Core Starting (PDF, 1.26 Mb)

High-Tack, Heat-Resistant Adhesive
3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127 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 Flatback Tape R3127 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.

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Typical properties

Adhesive Type

Repulpable

Application

Butt Splices

Backing (Carrier) Material

Paper

Brands

3M™

Elongation at Break

200.0 %

Industries

Paper, Print

Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)

400 ℉

Number of Adhesive Sides

Single-sided, Double-sided

Product Color

White, Blue

Product Form

Roll

Shelf Life

12 Month

Shelf Life in Months (From Date of Manufacture)

12

Tape Type

Single Coated

Tensile Strength (Metric)

27.1 N/100mm

Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)

2 mil, 3.3 mil, 4.2 mil

Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)

0.05 mm, 0.084 mm, 0.107 mm

Units per Case

12.0, 24.0

Overall Length (Imperial)

60 yd, 60.149 yd

Overall Length (Metric)

54.86 m, 55 m, 55.8 m

Overall Thickness (Imperial)

4.5 mil

Overall Width (Imperial)

0.472 in, 0.709 in, 1.4 in, 2 in, 2.83 in

Overall Width (Metric)

12 mm, 18 mm, 36 mm, 48 mm, 72 mm

Resources

Regulatory Data Sheet

Document Number: MSDS_2393510_US_EN_RDS

(PDF)

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