- Repulpable construction eliminates need to remove splice from waste and prevents contamination of paper mill broke
- Flat back paper 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
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- Repulpable construction eliminates need to remove splice from waste and prevents contamination of paper mill broke
- Flat back paper 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
3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127 is a thin repulpable web processing tape available in blue, white and kraft. This single-sided tape has an easy-release coating for smooth unwind.
3M™ Repulpable Tapes provide a complete line of core starting tapes that are easy to use and stick reliably every time
3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127 is a single coated repulpable tape. It features a 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 a variety of paper grades
| Paper/ Application | Type of Winder | Recommended Tape Product | |
|---|---|---|---|
Paper Weight/Grade |
Flu Pulp/Kraft/ Liner Board/ Unbleached/ Rough Surface | All Winder Types | R3257 |
| >130 gsm Bleached Coated and Uncoated | Twin Drum/Belt Winder | R3287 | |
| Single Drum | R3187, R3287 | ||
| < 130 gsm Bleached Coated and Uncoated | Twin Drum/Belt Winder | R3227 | |
| Single Drum | R3127, R3227 | ||
| Tissue | All Winder Types | R3227 | |
Special Needs |
Automatic Core Taping Equipment | All Winder Types | R3257 |
| Manual Pretaping Cores | All Winder Types | R3227 | |
| Paper Removes Cleanly from Cores | All Winder Types | R3287SL | |
High-Tack, Heat-Resistant Adhesive
3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127 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 Flatback Tape R3127 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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