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Scotch® Continuous Taping System Tape 3785, Clear, 48 mm x 1500 m, 3/Case
- 3M Product Number 3785
- 3M ID 7010334261
- UPC 00021200724343
Details
Highlights
- Ideal for tightly sealing over-packed and heavy-weight packages
- Adhesive sticks to a variety of surfaces on contact, including recycled content
- Backing resists nicks, abrasions, moisture and scuffing for lasting hold
- Easily conforms around edges and on rough surfaces for a tight seal
- Available with custom printing for security and/or branding
Scotch® Continuous Taping System Tape 3785 securely closes a wide variety of boxes and cartons, including those with high recycled content. The polypropylene backing resists abrasion, moisture, chemicals and scuffing to hold strong throughout the shipping process.
Special design allows for continuous taping when used with 3M-Matic CTS case sealers
Scotch® Continuous Taping System Tape 3785 securely closes a wide variety of boxes and cartons, including those with high recycled content. The polypropylene backing resists abrasion, moisture, chemicals and scuffing to hold strong throughout the shipping process. Conformable backing flexes under stress for a tight seal. This tape works well on most materials, including over-packed and under-packed cartons and those with high recycled content weighing up to 100 lbs.
Recommended Applications:
- Consumer packaged goods
- Food and beverage
- General industrial
Pressure Sensitive and Water Resistant
Scotch® Continuous Taping System Tape 3785 features a polypropylene film backing with pressure-sensitive hot melt rubber resin adhesive.
Resists Tearing and Splitting
Heavy duty sealing tape, also known as packing tape or adhesive tape, is designed to securely seal heavy weight or over-packed cartons and packages for shipping and handling. The tape's high strength combined with its quick stick and resistance to splitting or tearing makes it popular for overseas and export shipping. The tape can be applied with a portable hand-held dispenser or stationary definite length dispenser.
Learn More about the Continuous Taping System (CTS) (PDF, 1.3 Mb)
Typical properties
| Adhesive Type | Hot Melt |
| Application | Branding, Box Closure, Automated Carton Sealing |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Polypropylene Film |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 2 mil |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.051 mm |
| Brands | Scotch® |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Core Size (Metric) | 76 mm |
| Elongation at Break | 160.0 % |
| Industries | Electronics, Food and Beverage, MRO, Print, General Industrial, Medical, Paper |
| Opacity | Transparent |
| Product Color | Transparent |
| Specifications Met | CID A-A-1684B |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 36.0 lb/in |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 613 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 3.1 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.079 mm |
| Units per Case | 3.0 |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 1640.42 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 1500 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 1.88 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 48 mm |
Resources
Regulatory Data Sheet
Document Number: MSDS_2079259_US_EN_RDS
(PDF)
Reviews
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