898, Filament Tape

898, Filament Tape - High Strength Packaging Tape

The 3M™ Scotch® Filament Tape 898 is a high-performance transparent packaging tape reinforced with continuous glass yarn filaments, delivering very high tensile strength. Its transparent polypropylene backing provides excellent abrasion, moisture, and scuff resistance. The tape features an aggressive synthetic rubber adhesive formulated for balanced performance, combining high adhesion with long-term holding power. This product is suitable for packaging and bundling applications requiring durability and secure sealing, making it relevant for electrical distributors and switchgear suppliers needing reliable wire and cable packaging solutions.

Specifications

• Material: Polypropylene (Backing)
• Backing Color: Clear
• Total Tape Thickness: 0.17 mm (6.6 mil)
• Backing Type: Biaxial Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)
• Adhesive: Pressure sensitive synthetic rubber resin
• Fiber Reinforcement: Glass Yarn
• Tensile Strength: 665 N/cm (6650 N/100mm, 380 lb/in)
• 180° Peel Adhesion: 7.7 N/cm (70 oz/in) on 2 mil Aluminum Foil, 77 N/100mm on Stainless Steel
• Elongation at Break: 5%
• Width: 18 Millimeters
• Length: 55 Millimeters
• Product Weight: 22.64 (units not specified)
• Manufacturer: 3M
• Manufacturer Part #: 898

Features

• Meets ASTM D5330, Type II specifications
• High tensile strength reinforced by continuous glass yarn filaments
• Excellent abrasion, moisture, and scuff resistance
• Allows printing and illustrations to be visible through the tape
• High shear strength and strong initial adhesion
• Good aging properties for long-term package life
• Provides reliable holding power with minimal tape usage
• Suitable for limited outdoor use and normal warehouse storage cycles
• Compatible with hand-held and automatic dispensers, including 3M-Matic™ L-Clip Applicator S867
• Performs well across typical shipping and storage temperature ranges

Downloads & Links

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