Typical Applications:
Reinforced paper gummed tape for sealing heavy duty applications subjected severe shipping hazards and stress. Works well on recycled and virgin fiber corrugate, up to 70 lbs carton weight.
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Backing: |
3-way reinforcing fiberglass laminated between 2 sheets of 23# and 30# kraft paper with a non-asphaltic, water-resistant, flexible, and non-staining amorphous polyolefin based adhesive. Glass fibers in the machine direction average no more than 5/8″ apart. Glass fibers in the cross direction are arranged in a diamond pattern with the spacing between the parallel sides of the diamond averaging not more than 1 1/4″. |
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Adhesive: |
Modified Corn Starch Based |
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Color: |
Natural |
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Tensile Strength (lbs/in) Machine Direction: |
68-78 |
ASTM D-828 |
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Tensile Strength (lbs/in) Cross Direction: |
30.3 |
ASTM D-828 |
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Basis Weight: |
86.0#/3000 ft² |
TAPPI T410 |
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Caliper / Thickness: |
6.5 – 8.5 mils |
TAPPI T411 |
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Not intended for use on clay coated, wax coated or plastic boxes. Ideal storage conditions: 60-70°F with relative humidity 40-50%. The tape should be used within 1 year of the date of shipment. Values for weights and caliper can vary ± 10%. The information listed above and in advertising materials are based on research testing and are offered in good faith. Because of the variety of possible uses, the buyer should test the suitability for each intended use. The Customer acknowledges STA does not warranty in fact or in law that finished goods sold are suitable for any specific or particular purpose. It is the Customers sole responsibility to determine suitability of use. STA warrants the products to be free from defects in material and workmanship within one (1) year of the initial date of shipment. **ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA. DOI: 10.1520/D3759 -D3759M-10, www.astm.org |