Scotch® Filament Tape 8981

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Industrial-strength, filament-reinforced tape resists nicks, abrasion and moisture

Synthetic rubber adhesive bonds easily to most fiberboard, plastics and metal surfaces

Glass yarn filaments add strength for box closing, bundling and more

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Tech Data Sheet (PDF, 11KB)

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Overall Width (Metric)

Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)

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Industrial-strength, filament-reinforced tape resists nicks, abrasion and moisture
Synthetic rubber adhesive bonds easily to most fiberboard, plastics and metal surfaces
Glass yarn filaments add strength for box closing, bundling and more

With a polypropylene backing and glass yarn reinforcement, Scotch® Filament Tape 8981 resists abrasion, moisture, scuffing and breaks. This filament-reinforced tape is ideal for securing boxes, bundling pipe or reinforcing large bulk containers, Scotch® Filament Tape 8981 is a high-strength, reliable and affordable solution for product and package integrity.

Strong, Sturdy Design
With an increased tensile strength, Scotch® Filament Tape 8981 (PDF, 11.01 Kb) provides a good solution for bundling pipe or reinforcing large bulk containers. Constructed with a clear, filament-reinforced, polypropylene backing, this tape is abrasion, moisture, scuff and break resistant, even if nicked or punctured. Its multi-layer synthetic-rubber adhesive system prevents delamination. The synthetic adhesive bonds well to a variety of surfaces commonly used in packaging, such as corrugated cardboard, fiberboard, plastic and metals.

Recommended Applications

Metal and pipe bundling
High strength reinforcing
Heavy duty strapping

The World's Go-To Source for Filament Tapes Since 1946
3M's line of filament-reinforced tapes and strapping tapes are high strength, reliable and affordable solutions that give you product and package integrity. For closing boxes, stabilizing pallets, bundling and reinforcing; securing appliance components during transport and easy-open tear strips, our high strength tapes provide important benefits for manufacturers of piping, metal products, furniture, appliances, automotive parts, sporting goods, as well as food and beverage processors.

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Adhesive Type	Synthetic Rubber
Application	High-Strength Bundling
Backing (Carrier) Material	Polypropylene Film
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric)	0.168 mm
Brands	Scotch®
Core Size (Imperial)	3 none, 3 in
Core Size (Metric)	76 mm
Elongation at Break	4.0 %
Features	Clean Removal
Industries	Appliance, Metalworking, General Industrial, Oil & Gas
Product Color	Transparent
Reinforcement	Fiberglass
Tensile Strength (Imperial)	380.0 lb/in
Tensile Strength (Metric)	6650 N/100mm, 6655 N/100mm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	6.6 in, 6.6 mil
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.168 mm
Units per Case	1.0 Roll, 8.0 Roll, 12.0 Roll, 24.0 Roll, 36.0 Roll, 48.0 Roll, 72.0 Roll

Dimensions and Classifications

Overall Length (Imperial)	60.14 yd, 360 yd, 360.9 yd
Overall Length (Metric)	55 m, 329.18 m, 330 m
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.47 in, 0.7 in, 0.94 in, 1.41 in, 1.88 in, 12 in
Overall Width (Metric)	12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm, 36 mm, 48 mm, 304.8 mm

Resources

3M™ Scotch® Filament Tape 8981

Regulatory Data Sheet

Document Number: MSDS_2595783_US_EN_RDS

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