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Scotch
TM
Product Data Sheet
Apr. 2011
Supersedes: Feb. 2010
Product Description
A double coated, splittable tape construction designed for straight
pattern).
Key Features
The built-in Aluminium sensor within tape construction eliminates
“instant grab” on uncoated newsprint.
Physical Properties
Adhesive Type
Splicing side
Blue Repulpable on
Aluminium laminate
Adhesive Type
reel side
Clear Repulpable
Tape Color
Blue (splicing side)
White (tabbing side)
White splittable non-
aluminium foil laminate
Thickness
Total
0,195 mm
After splitting
0,055 mm
cleavable layer,
edge
Release Liner
Silicone coated semibleached Kraft paper
"Silver Splice" Splittable
Flying Splice Tape with Built-in SensorRepulpable 9990N for Newsprint
line flying splices, furnished with 2 repulpable acrylic adhesives and
an easy release paper liner (also repulpable), with liner score for
easy manual application and a built-in sensor layer (eliminating
need for the traditional Aluminium sensor label on the splice
the need for the traditional reflective label needed for splice
detection. The very soft splicing side adhesive is designed for good
Carrier
(ASTM D-3652)
Tape
Liner
siliconised tissue /
Before splitting
0.135 mm
0.060 mm
Splice side
0.080 mm
Reel side
Splittable Layer
recessed 2 mm in
from leading tape
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Performance Characteristics
Repulpability *
Adhesive and
Liner Completely *
Bonding Strength
Excellent affinity
to Cellulose
Fibres
Lower Paper Wt
Upper Paper Wt
Applications
Designed for: Flying splice of paper webs in the printing industry in
Flying splice of paper webs in newsprint.
*Repulpability
Repulpability is tested according to TAPPI UM 213, Procedure A. It
repulpable according to TAPPI UM 213, Procedure A.
** Paper weight / Speed
Lower and upper limits of paper weight and splicing speed represent
conditions and requirements.
Storage
3M Scotch™ Silver Splice Splittable Flying Splice Tape with Built-in
the protective liner.
Shelf Life
3M Scotch™ Silver Splice Splittable Flying Splice Tape with Built-in
has a shelf life of 12 months
21°C (70°F) & 50 % Relative Humidity.
9990N
Date 02.2010
Paper weight / speed**
Test Limits
37,5 mm:
40 g, 600 m/min
50 mm:
40 g, 590 m/min
Test Limits
37,5 mm:
60 g, 530 m/min
50 mm:
60 g, 530 m/min
cold set processes where no heat is used during the printing process
is important to follow the weight and quantity measurement for fibre,
splicing tape and water. Non-representative results can occur if test
guidelines are not followed.
The adhesives, carrier and liner are
repulpable according to this test method, however, the presence of
the aluminium sensor in the construction renders the tape non-
the limits of successful testing of this and other related constructions
carried out during field trials on core and belt driven presses or on
other appropriate paper manufacturing equipment. The paper
weight and splicing speed limits given do not imply that this product
will not perform well on papers outside these limits. They are only an
indication that testing has not been completed outside these limits.
We recommend consultation with 3M technical service for processes
involving paper weights and splicing speeds outside the abovementioned limits. Please note that thorough testing is necessary to
ensure suitability of this product to the user’s individual splicing
Sensor Repulpable 9990N for Newsprint should be stored in the
original carton at 21°C (70°F) & 50 % 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
Sensor Repulpable 9990N for Newsprint
from date of manufacture by 3M when stored in the original carton at
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Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for
result of our recommendations
Date 02.2010
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