Quick Reference for Printers The products in this guide are a sampling of the most popular 3M products used in the printing industry.
3M Adhesive Transfer Tapes TM 3M Adhesive Transfer Tape 465 TM 465 • Non-repulpable high tack acrylic A.T.T.
M Box Sealing Tapes TM ® 311 Scotch Box Sealing Tape 311 • Designed for utility type applications on light to medium weight boxes • Good performance over broad temperature ranges; specifically to cold and damper applications; and adheres to fiberboard • Edge tear and split resistant ® 371 Scotch Industrial Box Sealing Tape 371 • Features pressure sensitive hot melt synthetic rubber resin adhesive and biaxially oriented polypropylene film backing • Use for box sealing, splicing, recouperage and packagi
3M Teflon Tapes TM 5421 5423 3M UHMW Polyethylene Film Tape 5421 and 5423 TM • Helps reduce wear and drag on turn bars and former noses for folding • UHMW backing is tough and absorbs energy • Resists abrasion to help reduce equipment repairs or replacement • Can be used to line discharge chutes 3M Anti-Slip/Anti-Static Roller Wrap Tape 5461 TM 5461 • Polyester film/silicone rubber backing aids in reducing slippage • Helps pull slick surface papers through the press • 0.
3M Double Coated Tapes TM 3M Double Coated Paper Tape 401B TM 401B • Use for general purpose splicing • Soft rubber adhesive on each side • Use with rubber or photopolymer plates; rotary letterpress • Paper carrier 3M Double Coated High Temperature Tissue Tape 469 TM 469 • Non-repulpable double coated tape • Ideal for use with Flying Splice and Zero Speed • Can be used with coated, uncoated, newsprint, kraft and plastic film • High-tack, high temperature adhesive with quick stick 3M Tinted Adhesive T
3M Filament Tapes TM ® 893 Scotch Filament Tape 893 • Polypropylene backing reinforced with continuous glass yarn • Excellent resistance to nicks, abrasion and moisture • Good initial and long-term adhesion and high shear strength to package surfaces • General purpose closing, reinforcing, bundling and pallet unitizing Tartan Filament Tape 8934 TM 8934 • Polypropylene film backing, reinforcing with glass yarn filaments • Ideal for medium and light duty applications • Nick and abrasion resistant and go
3M Masking Tapes TM Tartan Masking Tape 200 TM 200 • Easy to tear, high tack crepe paper tape with rubber adhesive has good sheer and peel resistance • Use in non-critical, low temperature tabbing and butt splicing applications as well as light duty bundling, attaching and labeling ® 232 Scotch Performance Masking Tape 232 • Natural colored, high performance paper masking tape • For critical paint lines • Best-in-class holding power • Medium temperature paint bake operations 3M Masking Tape 2307 TM 2
3M Polyester Tapes TM 3M Red Lithographers Tape 616 TM 616 • Negative UPVC stripping tape with rubber adhesive • Strong adhesive holds firmly, resists slippage and produces optimum definition and sharp edges • Masks out images during negative stripping process • Allows lithographers to see what has been masked out 3M Polyester Film Tape 850 TM 850 • Aggressive acrylic adhesive can adhere to drum spinning at 600 rpm • Easy to apply and remove • Does not sliver and leaves no adhesive residue on film or
3M Splicing Tapes TM 3M Double Coated Tissue Tape 913 TM 913 • Repulpable newsprint splicing • Lightweight tissue coated with blue repulpable adhesive • Quick grab to newsprint • Furnished on easy-release liner 3M Web Splicing Tape 9038 TM 9038 • Repulpable double coated tape • For use with Flying Splice and Zero Speed • Resistant to 400°F (204°C) for more than 60 seconds • Can be used with coated, uncoated and kraft 3M Repulpable Web Splicing Tape 9974 TM 9974 • Repulpable double coated tape • For
3M Dispensers TM C-23 C-25 ® Scotch Heavy Duty Dispensers C-23 and C-25 • Use C-23 tabletop tape dispenser with cellophane acetate fiber, acetate film or filament tapes up to 1" wide (5-3/4" diameter) • Use C-25 heavy-duty weighted tabletop tape dispenser with film-backed or paper tapes up to 1" wide ® H-122 Scotch Box Sealing Tape Dispenser H-122 • Lightweight, compact, hand-held dispenser • Durable high impact plastic construction and long life performance • Built-in brake for tighter, more precise s
3M Office Products TM ® 810 Scotch Magic Tape 810 TM • Adheres permanently to paper; can be repositioned initially • Matte-finish invisible tape can be written on • Pulls off the roll smoothly and cuts easily • Resists splitting, tearing and drying out ® 811 Scotch Removable Tape 811 • Removable and repositionable matte-finish invisible tape • Can be written on with pen, pencil or marker • Pulls off the roll smoothly and cuts easily • Resists splitting, tearing and drying out 3M Glue Stick TM • High
3M Maintenance Products TM 3M Clean-Walk Mat 5830 TM 5830 • Low profile construction — 1.2 mils sheets mounted to a thin (2.0 mils) flexible base • Adhesive-backed base adheres to most smooth floor surfaces • Mat system protects floors and finishes from surface abrasion • Several standard sizes available 3M Clean-Walk Mat 5840 — Framed TM 5840 3M Clean-Walk Mat 5842 TM • Replacement mat for reusable frame 5840 • Thin (1.
3M Safety Products TM 3M Disposable Ear Plugs 1120 TM 1120 • Patented articulated shape for improved fit • Rolls down small for easy insertion and fit for small ear canals • New softer formulation for improved comfort • NRR 28 dB 3M Corded Ear Plugs 1130 TM 1130 • Patented articulated shape for improved fit • Rolls down small for easy insertion and fit for small ear canals • Soft braided polyester cord for convenience • NRR 28 dB 3M Reusable Ear Plugs 1260 TM 1260 • Multi-flanged plugs to fit secur
Other Products from 3M 3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive TM 77 • Securely bonds many lightweight materials • Fast, aggressive tack with low soak-in • Controlled spray pattern to minimize overspray and cleanup • Low VOC formula 3M Printable Flatback Paper Tape 256 TM 256 • Printable, writable paper tape • Use for identification, color coding, flagging and tabbing • Immediate high adhesion to paper, film and fabric • Printable with a write-on capability 3M Vinyl Tape 471 TM 471 • Conformable for masking, sur
® 681 Scotch Transparent Film Tape 681 • Features pressure sensitive rubber resin and 3M™ Paklon™ film backing • Use in applications where the presence of moisture or chemicals would cause other films to fail • Immediate adhesion to a variety of substrates ® 690 Scotch Colored Film Tape 690 • Features pressure sensitive rubber resin and 3M™ Paklon™ film backing • Immediate adhesion to a variety of substrates • Use in applications where the presence of moisture or chemicals would cause other films to fai
PRODUCT USE: All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M’s control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform.
