Scotch Filament Tape 898, 12 mm x 55 m - 3M Automotive

The 3M Scotch Filament Tape 898, model 6893, is an industrial-strength strapping and bundling solution engineered for demanding professional use in automotive and industrial environments. This high-performance filament tape delivers exceptional tensile strength and reliable adhesion, making it ideal for securing heavy components, reinforcing cartons, and unitizing materials with confidence.

Key Features

• Reinforced Tensile Strength: Constructed with continuous glass yarn filaments, this 898 x 12 tape offers approximately 380 lbs/inch width tensile strength, providing robust support for heavy-duty bundling and strapping of parts and assemblies.
• Secure Adhesion: A synthetic rubber resin adhesive ensures a consistent, strong bond to common industrial surfaces, including fiberboard, plastics, and metals, keeping loads securely in place during handling and transit.
• Durable Polypropylene Backing: The clear, filament-reinforced backing is engineered to resist abrasion, moisture, and scuffing, maintaining tape integrity in challenging shop conditions and during transport.
• Efficient Application: Designed to minimize edge tears and splitting, this tape facilitates efficient application and handling, streamlining operations for technicians and mechanics.
• Industry Standard Compliant: Meets ASTM D5330 Type II specifications for high-performance packaging tape, ensuring consistent quality and reliable performance in professional applications.

Applications

This versatile filament tape is suitable for a range of professional applications, including:

• Bundling and organizing pipes, metal rods, and diverse automotive components for streamlined storage or secure transport within a facility.
• Strapping and reinforcing heavy cartons containing substantial parts like brake rotors, suspension components, or drivetrain assemblies to prevent damage during shipment.
• Securing small pallets or unitizing multiple boxes in parts departments and distribution centers, enhancing load stability.
• Reinforcing box seams and closures, including L-clip box closures for full overlap (FOL) and tuck-type boxes, to reduce the risk of bursting or accidental opening during shipping.
• General-purpose load securement tasks across automotive repair shops, machine shops, and industrial maintenance operations.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: 3M Automotive
• Model Number: 6893
• Product Name: Scotch Filament Tape 898
• Size: 12 mm x 55 m
• Tape Type: Filament strapping tape
• Thickness: 6.6 mil
• Adhesive Type: Synthetic Rubber Resin
• Backing Material: Polypropylene Film with Glass Yarn Filaments