3M R9999 Data Sheet

ScotchTM Splittable Flying Splice Tape

Repulpable R9999 for Off Machine Coaters

Preliminary Product Data Sheet

						Feb. 2010
					Supersedes: All
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 splicing heavy papers
	on Off Machine Coatersfeatures a heavy but flexible backing with high
	cross direction tensile strength for flying splices on heavy board.
Construction
	Adhesive Type		Blue Repulpable
	Splicing side
	Adhesive Type		Clear Repulpable
	reel side
	Tape Color		Blue (splicing side)
			White (tabbing side)
	Carrier		White splittable non-
			siliconised tissue
	Thickness (ASTM D-3652)					After splitting
			Before splitting			Splice side
	Tape		0.175 mm			0.120 mm
	Liner		0.060 mm			Reel side
	Total		0,235 mm			0,055 mm
	Splittable Layer		cleavable layer,
			recessed 2 mm in from
			leading tape edge
	Release Liner		Silicone coated semi-
			bleached Kraft paper
	Available roll widths		60 mm, 75 mm
	Available roll lengths		55 m
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**	60 mm:			60 mm:
		48 g, 700 m/min			211 g, 310 m/min
		75 mm:			75 mm:
		40 g, 1500 m/min			240 g, 1250 m/min

		No R9999
		Date 02.2010
Applications		Designed for: Flying splice of paper webs on the Off Machine
		Coater.
*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 off machine coaters. 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 coater 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 R9999 for Off
		Machine Coaters 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 R9999 for Off
		Machine Coaters 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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		purpose and suitable for the user’s method or application.
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