3M Industrial Attachment Tapes X- Value, Performance & Quality Simply X.
3M has made it easy to select a high-quality tape for my attachment and assembly needs. Simply X.
Your application. OUR TAPE. We help you make the connection. You don t have time to get caught up in the complexities of selecting the right adhesion you have a business to run. 3M understands this, and now makes selecting the right high-quality tape easier than ever. The X- Tape System helps you quickly find a tape that aligns with your specific application. Tapes set the standard for affordable adhesion. The Tape System Four simple categories XP High Performance Acrylic XT High Tack Acrylic XG General Purpose Acrylic XR Rubber Adhesive
P XP : High Performance Acrylic Superior holding power in a range of temperatures. XP High Performance transfer tapes are frequently used in applications that require excellent shear strength Tperformance, such as hanging posters and signs, trophy and recognition placards, nameplates, and decorative trim and molding. X- High Performance double-coated tapes are also used in high or low temperature applications by manufacturers for their temperature performance, holding power and plasticizer resistance. Medium-firm acrylic adhesive High peel and shear strength Chemical resistance -40 F to 450 F temperature range Target application: Attach plastic extrusions, moldings or profiles to metal R5 mil transfer G Hi-Performance Transfer Tape XP2112 Ideal for hanging posters and signs, trophy and recognition placards, and nameplates and emblems; securely attach smooth surface moldings and trim Hi-Performance Double Coated Tape XP6114 5.6 mil, clear polyester backing 55 lb. polycoated kraft liner Tough polyester backing improves handling Ideal for securely attaching plastic trim and molding to sheet metal in applications requiring holding power, and temperature performance Attach Plastic and Metal Trim
T XT : High Tack Acrylic Excellent initial adhesion for hard-to-stick surfaces. XT High Tack Acrylic tapes adhere well to smooth but hard-to-stick surfaces such as coated papers, paperboard Rand plastics, but are soft enough to attach moderately textured materials like fabric or foam. Common attachment applications include graphically printed coated papers, paperboard and films in the print, POP and packaging markets. They are also frequently used by industrial manufacturers to attach plastic moldings and trim. Excellent initial adhesion Wets out on surfaces for secure hold Moderate shear strength Good UV and chemical resistance Target application: Securely attach glossy-coated paperboard in retail POP display G Hi-Tack Transfer Tape* XT2105 2 mil, solventless transfer Ideal for use on coated paper and other smooth surface materials Hi-Tack Transfer Tape* XT2112 5 mil, solventless transfer Ideal for attaching smooth plastic trim, moldings and emblems. Holds securely to coated papers, film, fabrics, many foams and other textured surfaces Hi-Tack Double Coated Tape XT6110 4 mil, clear polyester backing Ideal for attaching chipboard, paperboard and cardstocks. Can also attach foam and fabrics in gasketing, appliance, blind and shade, and related applications * Manufactured without the use of petroleum-based solvents. Attach Paperboard and Plastic Films
G XG : General Purpose Acrylic A clean acrylic for paper bonding and sensitive applications. XG General Purpose Acrylic tapes are an ideal adhesive for paper stocks, thin films and foils. Widely used in commercial print, graphic arts, and packaging and fulfillment applications, the relatively clean acrylic adhesive is typically less reactive than other formulations and is often used in sensitive applications. Medium-firm acrylic adhesive Works in low temperatures Balance of peel strength and shear holding power Doesn t discolor when exposed to UV light Target application: Attach and assemble printed materials (commercial printing) General Purpose Transfer Tape XG2105 2 mil transfer 62 lb. kraft liner Ideal for assembling, bonding and attaching paper stocks in commercial printing, graphics, specialty packaging and fulfillment applications General Purpose Double Coated Tape XG5110 4 mil, clear polypropylene backing Ideal for securely attaching price tags and plastic films in packaging assembly applications; hand-tearable tape for attachment of paper, films and foils to posters General Purpose Double Coated Tape XG6110 4 mil, clear polyester backing Ideal for clean, high-quality attachment applications in fine papers and printing, photographic, and pharmaceutical labeling and packaging Bond Uncoated Papers
R XR : Rubber Adhesive Good initial grab and clean removal on many surfaces. XR Rubber Adhesive tapes remove cleanly from most smooth surfaces, but also adhere well to porous or rough surfaces. These tapes are often used in retail and point-of-purchase markets for tags, labels, posters Gand signs. The heavier-weight tapes are used for fixturing and plate mounting applications, as well as in attaching commercial carpet and adhering foams and fabrics. X- Rubber Adhesive tapes also adhere well to paperboard and corrugated for packaging. Rubber adhesive Clean removal from most smooth surfaces Synthetic rubber adhesive is moisture and humidity resistant Target application: Temporary attachment, fixturing and mounting Double Coated Film Tape XR4115 Double Coated Film Tape XR4123 Double Coated Paper Tape XR8117 Double Coated Paper Tape XR8123 6 mil, polyethylene film, synthetic rubber adhesive 9 mil, polyethylene film, synthetic rubber adhesive 6 mil, polyethylene film, natural rubber adhesive 9 mil, polyethylene film, natural rubber adhesive Ideal for attaching unsupported plastic films, especially in food packaging, price tags and plastic pouch closures Ideal for splicing polyolefin and other plastic films, and tacking down and cleanly removing commercial carpet squares, floor tiles and fabric Ideal for the temporary mounting of fixtures, dies, forms and wood cuts, as well as mounting rubber or photopolymer printing plates to print cylinders Ideal for the temporary mounting of fixtures, dies, forms and wood cuts, as well as mounting rubber or photopolymer printing plates to print cylinders Secure Fabrics and Foams
3M Industrial Attachment Tapes X- XP High Performance Acrylic XT High Tack Acrylic XG General Purpose Acrylic XR Rubber Adhesive Simply X. Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center Building 225-5S St. Paul, MN 55144 1-800-362-3550 www.3m.com/xseries 3M is a trademark of 3M. Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A. 2012 3M. All rights reserved. Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer: Many factors beyond 3M s control and uniquely within user s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. User is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user s method of application. Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature, 3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M s option, replacement of the 3M product or refund of the purchase price. Limitation of Liability: Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.