3M™ Durable Floor Marking Tape 971 is specially designed to withstand heavy traffic such as scuffing from pallets and heavy equipment. It uses a tough, low-profile backing to resist curling and edge lift, prolonging the life of floor marking arrangements. This tape uses rubber adhesive to form a strong bond and provide clean, one-piece removal, even after extended use. Its linerless composition gives you the freedom to apply it by hand or using the 3M™ Lane Marking Applicator M1. Ideal for 5S lean manufacturing initiatives, a wide variety of vivid colors keep industrial floors organized with color-coded efficiency. Between long-lasting construction and vibrant colors, 3M™ Durable Floor Marking Tape 971 is ready to optimize floors in demanding shipping, manufacturing, and workshop settings.
A Heavy-Duty Tape for Heavy Traffic 3M™ Durable Floor Marking Tape 971 is specially designed to withstand heavy traffic areas, with colors that remain vivid even when exposed to heavy abrasion such as scuffing from pallets and heavy equipment. The tough backing has a low profile and resists curling which can cause edge lift and reduce the life of a floor marking tape. The rubber adhesive provides a strong bond to floors but also promotes one-piece clean removal, even after extended use. This tape has no liner and can easily be applied using 3M™ Lane Marking Applicator M-1 or by hand. This floor marking tape is ideal for 5S lean manufacturing initiatives and comes in a variety of colors and widths up to 24 inches (61 cm). Recommended Applications Floor marking in factory or warehouse high traffic areas, including areas with pallets and heavy equipment Bringing Better Ideas to the Surface Through Science and Innovation In our 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, our technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
| Application | Floor and Safety Marking |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Vinyl |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Elongation at Break | 250 %, 250% |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 49 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 120 ℉ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 4 ℃ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 40 ℉ |
| Number of Adhesive Sides | Single-sided |
| Product Color | White, Red, Orange, Green, Yellow, Blue |
| Product Form | Roll |
| Product Type | Tape |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 110.0 psi |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 680 N/100mm, 1190 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 17 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.432 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m, 32.918 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 2 in, 3 in, 4 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 50.8 mm, 76.2 mm, 101.6 mm |
Regulatory Data Sheet
Document Number: MSDS_4234928_US_EN_RDS
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 50.8 mm, 76.2 mm, 101.6 mm | |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.432 mm | |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 2 in, 3 in, 4 in | |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 17 mil | |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Vinyl | |
| Product Color | White, Red, Orange, Green, Yellow, Blue |
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