Scotch Filament Tape, 18 mm x 55 m - 3M Automotive

The 3M Scotch Filament Tape 6897, from 3M Automotive, is an industrial-grade solution engineered for robust packaging, bundling, and securing applications in demanding professional environments. This high-performance tape features a clear polypropylene film backing reinforced with fiberglass yarn and a strong synthetic rubber adhesive, providing exceptional tensile strength and reliable, long-term adhesion for various industrial and automotive tasks.

Key Features

• Exceptional Tensile Strength: Reinforced with continuous fiberglass yarn filaments, this tape delivers superior strength for heavy-duty bundling and strapping of components.
• Durable & Resilient Backing: The clear biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film resists abrasion, moisture, scuffing, and tearing, ensuring integrity even when nicked or punctured in challenging conditions.
• Aggressive, Reliable Adhesion: Its pressure-sensitive synthetic rubber adhesive ensures strong, consistent bonding to a variety of surfaces, including fiberboard, plastics, and metals common in industrial settings.
• Clear Visibility: The transparent construction allows underlying graphics, product information, or labels to remain clearly visible, aiding in inventory management and identification.
• Efficient Application: Engineered for smooth, curl-free dispensing, this tape facilitates quick and efficient manual or dispenser-based application, enhancing workflow for professionals.

Applications

This versatile filament tape is well-suited for a wide array of automotive and industrial tasks requiring secure reinforcement and closure, making it an essential tool for technicians and mechanics.

• Bundling and strapping heavy components such as pipes, metal stock, and lumber for secure transit or organized storage.
• Reinforcing and sealing corrugated boxes, including L-clip closures on full overlap and tuck-type cartons, ensuring product integrity.
• Unitizing goods and stabilizing pallets to prevent shifting and potential damage during shipping and handling operations.
• Providing temporary holding for appliance parts, automotive components, and other consumer goods during assembly and transport processes.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: 3M Automotive
• Model Number: 6897
• Dimensions: 18 mm (width) x 55 m (length)
• Backing Material: Clear Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film
• Filament Reinforcement: Fiberglass yarn
• Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive synthetic rubber
• Thickness: 6.6 mil (0.17 mm)
• Tensile Strength: 380 lbs/inch of width
• Adhesion Strength: 70 oz/inch
• Elongation at Break: 5%
• Standards: ASTM D5330 / D5330M-06 Type II compliant, UL recognized 969 file MH26206