Scotch
8959
Technical Data
®
Bi-Directional Filament Tape
3
March, 2003
Product Description
Scotch
®
Filament Tape 8959 is a bi-directional specialty packaging tape reinforced
with continuous glass yarns in both the longitudinal and transverse direction along
with a biaxially oriented polypropylene backing. The polypropylene backing provides
good abrasion, moisture and scuff resistance. The adhesive is specifically formulated
to provide good adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including metallic, plastic, and
fiberboard.
Construction
Backing
3M™ Scotchpro™ film
Adhesive
Pressure sensitive
synthetic rubber resin
Reinforcement
Bi-directional
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.
ASTM Test Method
Adhesion to Steel:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation at Break:
Total Thickness:
100 oz./in. width (109 N/100 mm width)
150 lbs./in. width (2600 N/100 mm width)
6%
5.7 mil (0.14 mm)
D-3330
D-3759
D-3759
D-3652
Features
• High cross-direction tensile strength.
• Allows printing and illustrations to be
seen through the tape.
• Excellent shear and initial adhesion.
• Excellent aging.
• Protection of filaments and adhesive
to provide longer package life.
• Performs better than paper backings
when exposed to outdoor and humid
environments.
• Resists center seams slitting in both
machine and cross direction, increasing
the performance of the tape.
• Excellent holding power under wide
range of application conditions with
minimum amount of tape.
• Hold with minimum rubdown, doesn’t
require water to activate.
• Boxes remain closed for long periods
of time.
Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape
8959
Available Sizes
Standard Widths:
Core Size (ID):
Lengths:
.75 in. (19 mm), .98 in. (25 mm), 2.0 in. (50 mm), 3.0 in. (75 mm)
3 in. (76.2 mm)
60 yds. (50 m)
®
Application Techniques
An extensive line of application equipment is available including portable hand-held
dispensers and stationary definite-length dispensers. Application of Scotch
®
Filament
Tape 8959 is most easily accomplished at room temperature. At colder tempertures,
approaching 32°F (0°C), the adhesive becomes firm. Once applied, Scotch
®
Tape
8959 performs well throughout the normal temperature ranges typically encountered
by packaged products in shipping and storage environments.
Storage Conditions
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.
Precautionary
Information
Refer to Product Label and Material Safety Data Sheet for health and safety information before using this
product. For additional health and safety information, call 1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501.
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/packaging. Address correspondence to:
3
M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division,
Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106. Our fax number is 651-733-9175. In Canada,
phone: 1-800-364-3577. In Puerto Rico, phone: 1-787-750-3000. In Mexico, phone: 52-70-04-00.
Important Notice
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M MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. User is
responsible for determining whether the
3
M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s
application. Please remember that many factors can affect the use and performance of a
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M product in
a particular application. The materials to be bonded with the product, the surface preparation of those
materials, the product selected for use, the conditions in which the product is used, and the time and
environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform are among the many factors that
can affect the use and performance of a
3
M product. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use
and performance of a
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M product, some of which are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control,
it is essential that the user evaluate the
3
M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose
and suitable for the user’s application.
Limitation of Remedies
and Liability
If the
3
M product is proved to be defective, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AT
3
M’S OPTION, SHALL BE TO
REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF OR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE
3
M PRODUCT.
3
M shall not otherwise be liable for loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including, but not limited to, contract, negligence,
warranty, or strict liability.
ISO 9002
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9002 standards.
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Industrial Business
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
3M Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Recycled Paper
40% pre-consumer
10% post-consumer
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