3M 9353R Data Sheet

ScotchTM Splittable Flying Splice Tape

Repulpable 9353R

Product Data Sheet

September 2015

Supersedes: December 2014

manual application.

range of coated papers.

Adhesive Type Splicing side

Blue Repulpable

Adhesive Type Reel side

Clear Repulpable

Tape Colour

Blue (splicing side)
White (tabbing side)

Carrier

White splittable non-siliconized tissue

Thickness (ASTM D-3652)

Before splitting

After splitting

Splittable Layer

Cleavable layer, recessed 2 mm from
leading tape edge

Release Liner

Silicone coated semi-bleached kraft paper

Repulpability *

Tape and Liner Completely *

Bonding Strength

Good affinity to Cellulose Fibres

* is tested according to TAPPI UM 213, Procedure A. It is important to follow the weight and

according to this test method.

Product Description

Key Features

Physical Properties

A double coated, splittable tape construction designed for straight line
flying splices, furnished with repulpable acrylic adhesive on both sides and
an easy release paper liner (also repulpable), with liner score for easy

• Good shear for both cold set newsprint, and heat set commercial
printing processes, and are specifically designed for improved
adhesion to a wide range of coated papers

• A colour stabilized blue dye has been added to the splicing side
adhesive to render the prepared splice pattern more visible after
removing the liner just prior to splicing

• Modified splittable layer to provide to provide a lower overall
splitting force for improved splice reliability on belt driven presses

• Can also be used on core driven presses.

• Modified reel side adhesive to increase holding power to a wide

Tape without liner
Liner
Total

quantity measurement for fibre, splicing tape and water. Non-representative results can
occur if test guidelines are not followed. The adhesives, carriers and liner are repulpable

0.143 mm

0.056 mm

0.199 mm

Splice side 0.085 mm
Reel side 0.059 mm

the protective liner.

Shelf Life

12 months from date of manufacture by 3M when stored in the original carton.

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Applications

Storage

Precautionary Information

Designed for: Flying splice of paper webs in the printing industry

Flying splice of paper webs in newsprint, offset litho, gravure and flexographic
printing processes. The splittable layer has been modified to provide a lower
overall splitting force for improved splice reliability on belt driven presses. This
product can also be used on core driven presses

3M™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape Repulpable 9353R should be stored in the
original carton at 18 - 25°C and 45 - 55 % Relative Humidity or refrigerated in
the original carton for maximum shelf life.
If the product is refrigerated, it should be allowed to warm to a temperature of
at least 21°C before using.
It is recommended that the protective liner be removed just prior to splicing,
rather than leaving paper rolls with prepared splice patterns in storage without

Refer to product label and Material Safety Data Sheet for health and safety
information before using the product.
For information please contact your local 3M Office.

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Important Notice

Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for specification
purposes. Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be reliable but we would ask
that you conduct your own tests to determine their suitability for your applications.

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