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3M Scotch 616 Lithographers Tape

3M 616 Lithographers Tape is a ruby red tinted UPVC film tape which is optically transparent and photographically opaque. Used for many lithographic stripping applications in the graphic arts industry. Also for other opaquing, edging, masking and splicing applications in the graphic arts, printed circuit board and paper industries. Its ruby red UPVC film backing allows for accurate positioning and since the backing is low caliper it minimizes ghosting and provides for sharper definition. 3M 616 also resists affects of changing atmospheric conditions to allow repeated and extended "burn" times. Pin-hole free backing provides continuous opacity to light source to help minimize retouching and firm adhesive is long aging and resistant to softening to resist oozing during application and storage. Can also be qualified to meet MIL-T-40620A.

Tesa #4156; Dialectric Polymers #NT-716RL; Achem #RL16

* alternative to is not the same as equivalent to so please ensure the specifications listed are suitable for your application

3M Scotch 616 Lithographers Tape Specifications

Adhesive: rubber How are adhesives different?
Carrier/Backing: UPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) film
Thickness: 2.4 mils (carrier, adhesive) 1.6 mils (carrier) What is a mil?
Adhesion: 36 ounces per inch (to stainless steel)
Tensile Strength: 29 pounds per inch (longitudinal)
Elongation: 50%
Core: 3" diameter

* specifications are those given by manufacturers and are not tested for accuracy

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Roll(s) Case(s) Rolls or Cases?

Color:

Ruby Red

Roll Size: **

1/2 in. x 72 yds.

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** Adhesive tape products are NOT guaranteed to be splice-free. Sizes shipped will typically be the tape industry standard metric-cut sizes, i.e. 24mm for each 1 inch of nominal tape width ordered (rolls are approximately 5% narrower than the nominal size). Please contact us to inquire about pricing for full-cut widths; e.g. a 6 inch roll cut to 152mm instead of 144mm.

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ROLL SIZE	ITEM #	ROLLS IN A CASE	PRICING SCHEDULE
QUANTITY	PRICE PER ROLL	PRICE PER FULL CASE
1/2 in. x 72 yds. Actual Size: 12mm x 66m	616/0572	72	SINGLE ROLL (1 to 72 rolls) 1 TO 2 CASES (72 to 215 rolls) 3 TO 4 CASES (216 to 359 rolls) 5+ CASES (>= 360 rolls)	$15.61 $13.92 $13.80 $13.69	* see individual roll price to left $1002.24 $993.60 $985.68

ROLL SIZE

ITEM #

ROLLS IN A CASE

PRICING SCHEDULE

QUANTITY

PRICE PER ROLL

PRICE PER FULL CASE

1/2 in. x 72 yds.
Actual Size: 12mm x 66m

616/0572

SINGLE ROLL

(1 to 72 rolls)

1 TO 2 CASES

(72 to 215 rolls)

3 TO 4 CASES

(216 to 359 rolls)

5+ CASES

(>= 360 rolls)

$15.61

$13.92

$13.80

$13.69

* see individual roll price to left

$1002.24

$993.60

$985.68

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PRODUCT REVIEWS

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hot melt rubber (synthetic)

Offers the widest range of application flexibility available. Exhibits excellent processing performance whether manually or automatically applied. Has superior tensile strength, adhesion properties and holding force which ensures consistent, reliable seals. Hot melt adhesive will bond faster to a surface which is referred to as quick-grab or quick-stick. It typically has higher tack (will feel stickier to the touch), but is also softer. It has lower heat resistance, shear resistance, and sometimes UV resistance than an acrylic adhesive. NOTE: it is called hot melt because the adhesive is applied hot by the manufacturer and then hardens as it cools (you do not need to apply heat to the tape yourself).

natural rubber

Properties are similar to that of hot melt rubber, but natural rubber often holds where other adhesives won't (recycled fibers, dust, cold, heat and heavy loads). It provides good overall adhesion and moisture resistance.

acrylic

Offer excellent performance, especially for applications in temperatures less than 40°F and greater then 120°F. It provides excellent clarity, has high shear strength, is usually more permanent/durable even when exposed to moisture, and it ages well over extended periods in fluorescent and sunlight. Since it remains clear for the life of the application and does not yellow over time it is ideal for applications such as sealing white cartons. While it has good initial adhesion it does take 24-48 hours to cure and to achieve its maximum bond strength (has gradual adhesion buildup). Another difference between hot melt rubber and acrylic adhesive is if you fold tape over making the two adhesive sides touch the acrylic adhesive will remain attached to the carrier (e.g. paper, film) while a hot melt adhesive will stick to itself and pull off of the carrier. It is the best choice for clarity, UV resistance and aging characteristics.

silicone

Is great for extreme temperature applications since silicone adhesive can work in continuous operating temperatures from -100°F to 500°F. They also exhibit good chemical resistance, retain electrical properties, and remove cleanly with little or no residue.

zinc oxide

Zinc oxide based adhesive formula is a skin-friendly adhesive which is commonly used on sports medicine tapes.