Scotch
TM
Preliminary Product Data Sheet
February 2010
Supersedes: NEW
Product Description
A double coated, splittable tape construction designed for straight
e on both
score for easy manual application.
Key Features
Splittable repulpable flying splice tape designed for cold set
newsprint
Construction
Adhesive Type
Splicing side
Blue Repulpable
Adhesive Type
reel side
Clear Repulpable
Tape Colour
Blue (splicing side)
White (tabbing side)
Carrier
White splittable nonsiliconised tissue
Total
Before splitting
0,185 mm
After splitting
0,055 mm
cleavable layer,
edge
Release Liner
Silicone coated
Kraft paper
Performance Characteristics
Repulpability *
Tape and Liner
Bonding Strength
Excellent affinity to
Cellulose Fibres
Lower Paper Wt
Upper Paper Wt
Splittable Flying Splice Tape
Repulpable R9993 for Newsprint
line flying splices, furnished with repulpable acrylic adhesiv
sides and an easy release paper liner (also repulpable), with liner
Thickness (ASTM D-3652)
Tape
Liner
Splittable Layer
0.125 mm
0.060 mm
recessed 2 mm in
from leading tape
Splice side
0.070 mm
Reel side
Paper weight / speed**
semi-bleached
Completely *
Test Limits
37,5 mm:
40 g, 580 m/min
50 mm:
42 g, 750 m/min
Test Limits
37,5 mm:
57 g, 560 m/min
50 mm:
80 g, 480 m/min
R9993
Flying splice of paper webs in newsprint
*Repulpability
Repulpability is tested according to TAPPI UM 213, Procedure A.
occur if test guidelines are not followed.
** Paper weight / Speed
Lower and upper limits of paper weight and splicing speed
user’s individual splicing conditions and requirements.
Storage
3M Scotch™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape Repulpable R9993 for
patterns in storage without the protective liner.
Shelf Life
3M Scotch™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape Repulpable 9993 for
(70°F) & 50 % Relative Humidity.
Precautionary Information
Refer to product label and Material Safety Data Sheet for health
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Important Notice
All statements, technical information and recommendations
contained in this document are based upon tests or experience
ation, including the conditions under which the
product is used and the time and environmental conditions in
uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential
for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method or
terms of the sale subject, where applicable, to the prevailing law.
Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for
a result of our recommendations.
3M is a trademark of the 3M Company.
Date 02.2010
Applications
Designed for: Flying splice of paper webs in the printing industry
It is important to follow the weight and quantity measurement for
fibre, splicing tape and water. Non-representative results can
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
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
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
and safety information before using the product.
For information please contact your local 3M Office.
assistance, please call your local sales representative.
that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M’s
control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a
particular applic
which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are
that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit
application.
All questions of liability relating to this product are governed by the
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.
This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused as
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