3M 9990N Data Sheet

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

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