3M R9993 Data Sheet

ScotchTM Splittable Flying Splice Tape

Repulpable R9993 for Newsprint

Preliminary Product Data Sheet

	February 2010
	Supersedes: NEW
Product Description	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 manual application.
Key Features	Splittable repulpable flying splice tape designed for cold set
	newsprint

Construction

Adhesive Type	Blue Repulpable
Splicing side
Adhesive Type	Clear Repulpable
reel side
Tape Colour	Blue (splicing side)
	White (tabbing side)
Carrier	White splittable non-
	siliconised tissue
Thickness (ASTM D-3652)	Before splitting	After splitting
		Splice side
Tape	0.125 mm	0.070 mm
Liner	0.060 mm	Reel side
Total	0,185 mm	0,055 mm
	cleavable layer,
Splittable Layer	recessed 2 mm in
	from leading tape
	edge
	Silicone coated
Release Liner	semi-bleached
	Kraft paper

Performance Characteristics

	Repulpability *	Tape and Liner
		Completely *
	Bonding Strength	Excellent affinity to
		Cellulose Fibres
		Lower Paper Wt	Upper Paper Wt
	Paper weight /	Test Limits	Test Limits
	speed**	37,5 mm:	37,5 mm:
		40 g, 580 m/min	57 g, 560 m/min
		50 mm:	50 mm:
		42 g, 750 m/min	80 g, 480 m/min

		R9993
		Date 02.2010
Applications		Designed for: Flying splice of paper webs in the printing industry
		Flying splice of paper webs in newsprint
*Repulpability		Repulpability is tested according to TAPPI UM 213, Procedure A.
		It 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.
** Paper weight / Speed		Lower and upper limits of paper weight and splicing speed
		represent 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 processing 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 press speeds
		outside the above-mentioned limits. Please note that thorough
		testing is necessary to ensure suitability of this product to the
		user’s individual splicing conditions and requirements.
Storage		3M Scotch™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape Repulpable R9993 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 the protective liner.
Shelf Life		3M Scotch™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape Repulpable 9993 for
		Newsprint has a shelf life of e.g. 12 months from date of
		manufacture by 3M when stored in the original carton at 21°C
		(70°F) & 50 % Relative Humidity.
Precautionary Information		Refer to product label and Material Safety Data Sheet for health
		and safety information before using the product.
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		contained in this document are based upon tests or experience
		that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M’s
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