Scotch
898
Technical Data
®
Filament Tape
September 2016
Product Description
Scotch
®
Filament Tape 898 is a high-performance transparent packaging tape
reinforced along its length with continuous glass-yarn filaments, which give the tape
very high tensile strength. The transparent polypropylene backing provides
excellent abrasion, moisture and scuff resistance. The adhesive is an aggressive
packaging adhesive specifically formulated to provide balanced performance having
both high adhesion and long term holding power.
Construction
Backing
Polypropylene
Adhesive
Pressure sensitive
synthetic rubber resin
Reinforcement
Glass yarn
Backing Color
Clear
Typical Physical
Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative
or typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Total Thickness:
70 oz./in. width (77 N/100 mm width)
380 lbs./in. width (6650 N/100 mm width)
5%
6.6 mil (0.17 mm)
ASTM Test Method
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
Features
• Meets ASTM D5330, Type II (replaces
PPP-T-97E and CID A-A-1686A).
• Abrasion and moisture resistant.
• Good handling.
• High tensile strength.
• Allows printing and illustrations to be
seen through the tape.
• High shear and great initial adhesion.
• Excellent aging.
• Good protection of filaments and
adhesive to provide longer package life.
• Assures maximum package performance
for limited outdoor use.
• Saves time through ease of dispensing
and handling when used with a 3M
dispenser.
• Provides advertising and warning
capability when printed.
• Low unit costs by using less tape on
applications where high tensile strength
is one of the main requirements.
• Good holding, with minimum amount of
tape, under a wide range of application
conditions.
• Holds instantly with minimum rubdown.
• Boxes remain securely closed through
normal warehouse time cycles.
Scotch
®
Filament Tape
898
Available Sizes
Available Widths
Standard Widths:
.24 in. (6 mm), .35 in. (9 mm), .47 in. (12 mm),
.59 in. (15 mm), .71 in. (18 mm), .94 in. (24 mm),
1.4 in. (36 mm), 1.9 in. (48 mm), and 2.8 in. (72 mm)
.47 in. (12 mm), .59 in. (15 mm), and .71 in. (18 mm)
Core Size (ID):
3 in. (76.2 mm)
Available Lengths
60 yds. (55 m)
360 yds. (330 m)
Application Techniques
An extensive line of application equipment including hand-held manual dispensers
and the automatic 3M-Matic™ L-Clip Applicator S867 are available. Application
of Scotch
®
Filament Tape 898 is most easily accomplished at room temperature.
At colder temperatures, approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes firm. Once
applied, Scotch® Filament Tape 898 performs well throughout the normal temperature
ranges typically encountered by packaged products in shipping and storage
environments.
Store behind present stock. Store in a clean, dry place. Temperature of 40-80°F
(4-26°C) and 40-50% relative humidity are recommended. Rotate your stock.
Storage Conditions
Shelf Life
To obtain best performance, use this product within 18 months from date of
manufacture.
Technical Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are
based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
information is not guaranteed.
Product Use
Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use
and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and
determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
Warranty,
Limited Remedy,
and Disclaimer
Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product
literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time
3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE.
If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s
option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product,
whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted,
including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.
ISO 9001:
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001: 2000 standards.
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