3M™ Super Bond Film Tape 396

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Polyester backing offers abrasion, chemical and thermal resistance

Rubber resin adhesive provides aggressive grab to irregular surfaces

Ideal for use on polyethylene and other low surface energy materials

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Polyester backing offers abrasion, chemical and thermal resistance
Rubber resin adhesive provides aggressive grab to irregular surfaces
Ideal for use on polyethylene and other low surface energy materials
Good temperature resistance from 40°F to 200°F
Often used in butt splicing and core starting applications

3M™ Super Bond Film Tape 396 offers the thin caliper tensile strength of polyester and high immediate holding strength of rubber adhesive for creating butt splices on low surface energy materials such as polyethylene and other difficult-to-adhere-to surfaces. Often referred to as a single-sided adhesive splicing and core starting tape.

The thin caliper and tensile strength of the transparent polyester backing, combined with the quick adhesion and holding power of the rubber resin adhesive, make 3M™ Super Bond Film Tape 396 work well on a wide variety of applications.

Adheres to Low Surface Energy Surfaces
The thin caliper and tensile strength of the transparent polyester backing, combined with the quick adhesion and holding power of the rubber resin adhesive, make 3M™ Super Bond Film Tape 396 (PDF, 20.32 Kb) work well on a wide variety of applications. Designed to adhere to low surface energy surfaces such as polyethylene, this tape provides immediate and aggressive adhesion for quick and easy application. The polyester backing withstands temperatures from 40°F/4°C to 200°F/93°C, and resists chemicals and abrasion for long lasting hold.

Recommended applications

Splicing, sealing, repairing, holding and reinforcing difficult-to-hold materials
Repairing and reinforcing high-wear areas of rip-stop nylon
Holding polyethylene barrel liners in place
Splice large photographic acetate transparencies
Splicing polyester conveyor belts

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Adhesion Strength (Imperial)	140 oz/in
Adhesion Strength (metric)	153 N/100mm
Adhesive Type	Rubber
Application	General Industrial
Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Imperial)	2.4 mil
Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Metric)	0.04 mm, 0.06 mm
Backing (Carrier) Material	Polyester
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial)	1.7 mil
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric)	0.04 mm
Backing Thickness (Imperial)	1.7 mil
Backing Thickness (Metric)	0.04 mm
Brands	3M™
Case Quantity	8/case, 24/case, 36/case, 48/case, 72/case
Elongation at Break	1.4, 140
Industries	Automotive, Military & Government, Print, Appliance, General Industrial, Specialty Vehicle, Transportation
Liner Color	Transparent
Liner Material	Rubber Resin
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	93 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	200 ℉
Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	4 ℃
Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	40 ℉
Number of Adhesive Sides	Single-sided
Product Color	Transparent
Product Form	Roll
Product Type	Repair Tape, Tape
Shelf Life in Months (From Date of Manufacture)	18
Specifications Met	ASTM D3330, ASTM D3652, ASTM D3759
Tensile Strength (Imperial)	43.0 lb/in
Tensile Strength (Metric)	75.3 N/100mm, 753 N/100mm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	4.1 mil
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.1 mm
Units per Case	1.0 Roll, 4.0 Roll, 8.0 Roll, 12.0 Roll, 24.0 Roll, 36.0 Roll, 48.0 Roll, 72.0 Roll

Dimensions and Classifications

Overall Height (Imperial)	4.1 mil
Overall Height (Metric)	0.1 mm
Overall Length (Imperial)	36 yd, 72 yd
Overall Length (Metric)	32.9 m, 32.91 m, 33 m, 65.83 m
Overall Thickness (Imperial)	4.1 mil
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.5 in, 0.8 in, 1 in, 1.5 in, 2 in, 3 in, 4 in, 6 in, 12 in, 20 in, 22 in
Overall Width (Metric)	1.3 mm, 1.9 mm, 3.8 mm, 10.2 cm, 25 mm, 51 mm, 76.2 mm, 101.6 cm, 152.4 mm, 304.8 cm, 508 mm, 558.8 cm

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Overall Width (Metric)	1.3 mm, 1.9 mm, 3.8 mm, 10.2 cm, 25 mm, 51 mm, 76.2 mm, 101.6 cm, 152.4 mm, 304.8 cm, 508 mm, 558.8 cm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.1 mm
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.5 in, 0.8 in, 1 in, 1.5 in, 2 in, 3 in, 4 in, 6 in, 12 in, 20 in, 22 in
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	4.1 mil
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