3M™ AccuGlide™ RC+ Taping Head
- 3M ID B5005698000
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Highlights
- SOFT‑TOUCH TECHNOLOGY: Creates gentle contact upon impact with recycled corrugate, while a dancer arm helps reduce tape chatter and improves unwind consistency
- PRECISE ADJUSTMENT: Features an adjustable, six-position wipe-down spring to help fine-tune application pressure, and an adjustable, one-way tension roller to provide additional control
- NOISE REDUCTION: Dancer arm helps to reduce sound and improve application comfort by delivering up to 3.5 dB lower noise on 3M BOPP Tapes
- ADAPTABLE SETUP: Engineered with a spring range that allows the same taping head to perform in either top or bottom case sealer positions, with mirror images available to allow tape loading from either side of the machine
- OPERATING SPEED: Designed to keep production moving at up to 180 ft/min, with the ability to reach 200 ft/min using the optional high-speed kit
- CUSTOMIZABLE PLATFORM: Can be tailored to unique customer packaging needs through several available bolt-on features, including a tension reduction kit, speed enhancer kit, edge fold kit, and LTH conversion kit; an optional all stainless steel version is also available for food and beverage applications
- WIDE COMPATIBILITY: A narrow-profile design enables use with 3M-Matic™ Adjustable Case Sealers 2000a, 7000a, and 8000a Series, as well as 3M-Matic™ Random Case Sealers 7000r & 8000r Series; available stud kits enable use with a wide range of competitive, non-3M machinery
The 3M™ AccuGlide™ RC+ Taping Head is a next‑generation solution designed to meet the rising demands of packaging with recycled corrugate. Built on proven AccuGlide™ design elements, this taping head delivers controlled application pressure and tape tension thanks to soft-touch technology and a dancer arm that helps reduce tape chatter while improving unwind consistency. Additionally, it offers a six‑position wipe-down spring adjustment that fine-tunes application pressure and supports operation in either top or bottom case sealer positions. Left and right-open mirror-image taping heads are available, enabling tape to be loaded from either side, while an adjustable, one-way tension roller provides additional control. These features make the 3M™ AccuGlide™ RC+ Taping Head a flexible, high‑performance taping solution that delivers consistency, adaptability, and value — reinforcing 3M’s commitment to packaging innovation.
Integral to the recycled corrugate capability of the 3M™ AccuGlide™ RC+ Taping Head is its fully customizable platform. This taping head enables customers to tailor the system to their unique packaging needs through the availability of several bolt-on features, including a tension reduction kit, speed enhancer kit, edge fold kit, and LTH conversion kit. It also comes in an optional all stainless steel version available for food and beverage applications. These various add-ons enhance the performance characteristics of the 3M™ AccuGlide™ RC+ Taping Head and are further complemented by its wide compatibility with 3M-Matic Case Sealers, including 3M-Matic™ Adjustable Case Sealers 2000a, 7000a, and 8000a Series, as well as 3M-Matic™ Random Case Sealers 7000r & 8000r Series. 3M also offers stud kits that enable this taping head to fit into a wide range of competitive, non-3M machinery. When combined with 3M tape and case‑sealing equipment, the 3M™ AccuGlide™ RC+ Taping Head platform delivers enhanced performance and problem‑solving capability.
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