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3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187

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Repulpable construction eliminates need to remove splice from waste and prevents contamination of paper mill broke

Strong, conformable backing makes tape ideal for splicing, tabbing and roll closing applications on a wide variety of papers

High-tack, heat-resistant adhesive provides instant adhesion to a wide variety of paper grades

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  • Repulpable construction eliminates need to remove splice from waste and prevents contamination of paper mill broke
  • Strong, conformable backing makes tape ideal for splicing, tabbing and roll closing applications on a wide variety of papers
  • High-tack, heat-resistant adhesive provides instant adhesion to a wide variety of paper grades
  • Meets the requirements of indirect food additive regulations as described under FDA 21 CFR 176.170 and FDA 21 CFR 176.180
  • Excellent heat resistance (up to 400°F/200°C) makes this an ideal choice for web processing

3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 is a repulpable, bleached high strength extensible kraft paper backing coated with a high-tack, transparent repulpable adhesive. This single side tape is ideal for a variety of splicing, tabbing and roll closing applications on a wide variety of papers and temperatures.

Strong Backing Provides Reliable and Exceptional Performance
3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 is a single coated repulpable tape. It features a strong, extensible, kraft paper backing that can withstand the rigors of the paper manufacturing and converting. The backing is engineered for optimum strength for splicing, tabbing and roll closing. It offers a high shear strength, high-tack, clear, repulpable adhesive designed to bond to a wide variety of paper grades. This tape performs well at higher temperatures and is available in blue, white and kraft.

Recommended Applications

  • Core starting
  • Roll closing/tabbing
  • Butt splicing heavy grades of paper
  • Thread-up applications such as at the off-machine coater


3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 features a repulpable
Hick-tack, heat-resistant adhesive helps reduce splice failure in demanding applications and high drying temperatures


High-Tack, Heat-Resistant Adhesive
3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 features a repulpable, high-tack transparent adhesive designed to provide excellent bonding strength to a wide variety of paper products, including heavy grades of paper. This heat-resistant adhesive reduces splicing failure and performs in web applications at temperatures are high as 400°F/200°C.

Repulpable Adhesive won't Contaminate Paper Mill Broke
The repulpable adhesive on our 3M™Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3187 (PDF, 208.36 Kb) prevents broke contamination for non-repulpable masking tape. This product meets or exceeds TAPPI UM-213, procedure A, FDA complaint 21 CFR 176.170 and 21 CFR 176.180 for components of paper and paperboard in contact with foods.

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