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Cloth Gaffers Tape
6910
Technical Data
January, 2004
Product Description
3M™ Cloth Gaffers Tape 6910 is coated with a rubber adhesive for use in the
entertainment industry as “gaffers” tape where light reflection is a concern.
Product Construction
Backing
Vinyl coated cloth
Adhesive
Rubber
Colors
Black, gray
Standard Roll Length
60 yds. (54.8 m)
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.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Tape Thickness:
Temperature Use Range:
45 oz./in. width (49 N/100 mm width)
45 lbs./in. width (788 N/100 mm width)
5%
12 mils (0.30 mm)
Up to 200°F (93°C)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
Features
• Typically used at room temperature, but will function up to 200°F (93°C) for up
to 1 hour.
• Vinyl coated backing is conformable, strong, water resistant, and easy to tear by
hand.
• The matte finished backing is non-reflective and abrasion resistant.
• Rubber adhesive adheres well to many surfaces and is transfer resistant.
• Black 3M Cloth Gaffers Tape is UV resistant.
• Good tensile strength so won’t break in tough applications.
Application Ideas
• Holding cords in place on sets for the entertainment industry.
• General sealing and holding, waterproofing and protecting.
• Useful as a protective tape in the general industrial market for shot peening,
bead blasting and general protection from abrasion.
• Matte finish backing is desired in film industry to help reduce light reflection.
3M
™
Cloth Gaffers Tape
6910
Storage
Store under normal conditions of 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) and 40 to 60% R.H. in
the original carton.
Shelf Life
To obtain best performance, use this product within one year from date of
manufacture.
For Additional
Information
To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call toll free 1-800-362-3550 or
visit www.3M.com/industrialtape. Address correspondence to:
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M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division,
Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000. Our fax number is 651-778-4244. In
Canada, phone: 1-800-364-3577. In Puerto Rico, phone: 1-787-750-3000. In Mexico, phone: 52-70-04-00.
Product Use
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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. Since these factors are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the
user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the
user’s method of application.
Warranty and
Limited Remedy
Unless stated otherwise in 3M’s product literature, packaging inserts or product packaging for individual
products, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable specifications at the time 3M ships the
product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature,
package inserts or product packages. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF
DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product
is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s application. If the 3M product is defective within the
warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M’s and seller’s sole obligation will be, at 3M’s option, to
replace the product or refund the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller 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 product was manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO 9001 standards.
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Industrial Business
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
3M Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
Recycled Paper
40% pre-consumer
10% post-consumer
Printed in U.S.A.
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