373 - High Performance Box Sealing Tape

3M

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FEATURES

Std Roll Length: 55.00 yards
Hot melt rubber resin adhesive
Adheres instantly to most surfaces including cartons containing high levels of recycled content
Heavy duty, conformable backing with higher edge tear and split resistance
Tensile strength cross direction = 60 lbs./in.
Holding power to fiberboard = 8,000 + minutes

ADVANTAGES

Custom widths available
High holding power to fiberboard
Good tensile strength

APPLICATIONS

Box sealing
Splicing
Recouperage

MARKETS SERVED

Industrial
Packaging

COLORS

Blue
Clear
Green
Orange
Red
Tan
White
Yellow

GENERAL INFORMATION

373 is a 2.5 mil, BOPP (Biaxilly Oriented Polypropylene) film with hot melt rubber resin adhesive. It is primarily used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage and other packaging applications. Application is most easily accomplished at room temperature.

PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION

	Type	Mil Thickness

Backing	BOPP - Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene	1.60
Adhesive (unwind)	Rubber	0.90
Thickness (total)		2.50

PRIMARY PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

	Unwind Side	Liner Side

Adhesion-to-Steel - 180° Peel	50.00 oz/in
Adhesive Activation	Pressure
Adhesive Thermal Conductive	No
Tensile Strength	30.00 lbs/in
Elongation Percent	160.00%
Testing Info: Peel Adhesion: ASTM D-3330; Tensile: ASTM D3759, machine direction and cross direction; Elongation: ASTM D3759; Thicknesses: ASTM D3652; Holding Power to Fiberboard: ASTM D3654

SECONDARY PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

THERMAL / ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

Minimum Application Temperature	50°F
Minimum Service Temperature	0°F

The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.
It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.
Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.