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3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127, Blue, 72 mm x 55 m, 4.2 mil, 12 rolls per case

3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127, Blue, 72 mm x 55 m, 4.2 mil, 12 rolls per case

3M Product Number R3127
3M ID 7100027844
UPC 00051131176287,50051131176282

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

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Overall Width (Metric)	72 mm
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.05 mm
Overall Width (Imperial)	2.83 in
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	2 mil
Product Color	Blue

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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™ Web Processing Single-Coated Repulpable Tape R3127 White Blue Kraft tape rolls

3M™ Repulpable Tapes provide a complete line of core starting tapes that are easy to use and stick reliably every time

General Purpose Single Sided Tape
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
	>130 gsm Bleached Coated and Uncoated	Single Drum	R3187, R3287
	< 130 gsm Bleached Coated and Uncoated	Twin Drum/Belt Winder	R3227
	< 130 gsm Bleached Coated and Uncoated	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

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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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