3M™, 7100098071, Double Coated Tape, 55 m Length, 36 mm Width, 4.3 mil Thickness, 55# Densified Kraft Paper Liner, Clear, Acrylic Adhesive, Tissue Paper Backing, 260 deg F Maximum Operating, -10 deg F Minimum Operating

3M™ double coated tape 9738 is a double sided tape mounted on a non-woven tissue carrier with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive that offers a balance of high initial adhesion and good holding power. It is mounted on a 55 lb densified kraft paper liner for easy release and manipulation during application. 3M™ double coated tape 9738 is a 4.3 mil double sided tape mounted on a 55 lb densified kraft paper liner. In addition, it has a non-woven tissue carrier with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive that offers a balance of high initial adhesion and good holding power. It offers excellent temperature performance in various applications. When it comes to longevity, this tape will perform well up to 300 deg F in the short term and up to 260 deg F and for days or weeks. Results may vary depending on machine and web tensions, line speeds, nature of paper surface and application pressure. It adheres well to kraft and coated papers and is commonly used for high performance splicing on paper, films and other continuous web processes. Notably, this product is offered in two colors - clear and red. The red version can be used for visible splicing applications. In general, double coated tape is composed of a paper, film or tissue carrier that is coated on both sides with pressure sensitive adhesive. The adhesive is protected by a peel away liner that can be removed at the time of application or left in place until the joining surfaces are ready to be attached. These tapes can be applied by hand or with a dispenser. Double coated tape dispensers are available in a variety of configurations ranging from manual to fully automatic. Applications for double coated tape are found in web processing, construction, fabrication, arts and hobby.