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Patco 555 Archival Book Repair Tape [Heavy Duty]

Patco 555 Archival Book Repair Tape [Heavy Duty]

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    Purchased Most Frequently: 1 in x 60 ft. (Clear) | See Pricing Table below for additional options.
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Product Description

Patco 555 is an acid-free overlaminating tape used for books, magazines, documents, graphics, signs, and placards. The tape conforms around book spines for permanent protection. Coated with a special non-yellowing, acid-free adhesive. Also can be used as surface protection tape against moisture, UV, solvents, and abrasion.

Features & Benefits

  • Conformable and performs well over a wide temperature range.
  • High adhesion over long periods.
  • Excellent clarity with no yellowing or discoloration (UV stable).
  • Super clear film for invisible protection.
  • Tough and abrasion resistant.
  • No edge bleed.
Made in the U.S.

 

Technical Information

Patco 555 Archival Book Repair Tape
  • Carrier/Backing: low density polyethylene (LDPE) film
  • Adhesive: acrylic (acid-free)   How are adhesives different?
  • Thickness: 5.5 mils (carrier, adhesive) 4.5 mils (carrier)   What is mil thickness?
  • Adhesion: 70 ounces per inch (to stainless steel test panel)
  • Tensile Strength: 12 pounds per inch (longitudinal)
  • Service/Operating Temperature: -40°F to 200°F
  • Application Temperature: 50°F to 120°F
  • Elongation: 450%
  • Core: 3" diameter
Note: Specifications are those given by manufacturers and are not tested for accuracy.

Alert Roll Sizes/Widths

Please note that tape rolls are NOT guaranteed to be splice-free. Tape rolls are typically cut to standard tape industry metric-cut sizes - or approx 5% narrower than the nominal size (i.e. 24mm per 1-inch of nominal width ordered).

Please contact us to inquire about pricing for full-cut widths (e.g. a 6 inch roll cut to exactly 152mm instead of 144mm).

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555 Standard sizes

ROLL SIZEITEM # ROLLS PER CASE QUANTITY ORDERING PRICE PER ROLL PRICE PER CASE

3/8 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 9mm x 60 ft.

555/ 03860216

Single Roll (1-215 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (216-1,079 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (1,080-2,159 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 2,160 Rolls)

$2.50

$1.65
a 34 % discount

$1.61
a 36 % discount

$1.57
a 37 % discount

N/A

$356.40

$347.76

$339.12

1/2 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 12mm x 60 ft.

555/ 0560144

Single Roll (1-143 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (144-719 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (720-1,439 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 1,440 Rolls)

$2.92

$2.03
a 30 % discount

$1.98
a 32 % discount

$1.93
a 34 % discount

N/A

$292.32

$285.12

$277.92

3/4 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 18mm x 60 ft.

555/ 0756096

Single Roll (1-95 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (96-479 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (480-959 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 960 Rolls)

$3.59

$2.64
a 26 % discount

$2.57
a 28 % discount

$2.51
a 30 % discount

N/A

$253.44

$246.72

$240.96

1 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 24mm x 60 ft.

555/ 16072

Single Roll (1-71 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (72-359 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (360-719 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 720 Rolls)

$4.27

$3.25
a 24 % discount

$3.17
a 26 % discount

$3.09
a 28 % discount

N/A

$234.00

$228.24

$222.48

1-1/4 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 30mm x 60 ft.

555/ 1256060

Single Roll (1-59 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (60-299 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (300-599 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 600 Rolls)

$4.95

$3.87
a 22 % discount

$3.77
a 24 % discount

$3.68
a 26 % discount

N/A

$232.20

$226.20

$220.80

1-1/2 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 36mm x 60 ft.

555/ 156048

Single Roll (1-47 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (48-239 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (240-479 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 480 Rolls)

$5.81

$4.64
a 20 % discount

$4.52
a 22 % discount

$4.41
a 24 % discount

N/A

$222.72

$216.96

$211.68

1-3/4 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 42mm x 60 ft.

555/ 1756042

Single Roll (1-41 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (42-209 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (210-419 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 420 Rolls)

$6.66

$5.40
a 19 % discount

$5.27
a 21 % discount

$5.14
a 23 % discount

N/A

$226.80

$221.34

$215.88

2 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 48mm x 60 ft.

555/ 26036

Single Roll (1-35 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (36-179 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (180-359 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 360 Rolls)

$7.51

$6.17
a 18 % discount

$6.02
a 20 % discount

$5.87
a 22 % discount

N/A

$222.12

$216.72

$211.32

3 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 72mm x 60 ft.

555/ 36024

Single Roll (1-23 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (24-119 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (120-239 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 240 Rolls)

$10.95

$9.28
a 15 % discount

$9.06
a 17 % discount

$8.83
a 19 % discount

N/A

$222.72

$217.44

$211.92

4 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 96mm x 60 ft.

555/ 46018

Single Roll (1-17 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (18-89 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (90-179 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 180 Rolls)

$14.36

$12.37
a 14 % discount

$12.07
a 16 % discount

$11.76
a 18 % discount

N/A

$222.66

$217.26

$211.68

5 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 120mm x 60 ft.

555/ 56012

Single Roll (1-11 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (12-59 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (60-119 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 120 Rolls)

$17.78

$15.46
a 13 % discount

$15.08
a 15 % discount

$14.70
a 17 % discount

N/A

$185.52

$180.96

$176.40

6 in. x 60 ft.

Actual Size: 144mm x 60 ft.

555/ 66012

Single Roll (1-11 Rolls)

1 - 4 Cases (12-59 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (60-119 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 120 Rolls)

$21.21

$18.56
a 12 % discount

$18.10
a 15 % discount

$17.64
a 17 % discount

N/A

$222.72

$217.20

$211.68

54 in. x 60 ft. *uncut log roll

555/ 54601

Single Roll (1 Roll)

1 - 4 Cases (1-4 Rolls)

5 - 9 Cases (5-9 Rolls)

10+ Cases (>= 10 Rolls)

$142.86

$142.86

$139.35
a 2 % discount

$135.84
a 5 % discount

N/A

$142.86

$139.35

$135.84

Nominal Tape Widths vs Actual Widths

Nominal vs. Actual Widths Zoom In

Tape rolls are cut to standard tape industry metric widths of approx. 24mm per 1-inch of nominal width ordered. As a result ACTUAL tape widths are normally 5% narrower than the NOMINAL width shown in inches. Examples:

  • 1" Nominal width = 15/16" (24mm) Actual width
  • 2" Nominal width = 1-7/8" (48mm) Actual width
  • 3" Nominal width = 2-13/16" (72mm) Actual width

Note that tape rolls are NOT guaranteed to be splice-free.

Custom Tape Widths
May be Available!

  • Need custom sized or "full-cut" width tapes? Many of our tapes come to our converter as full wide width "log rolls" (not pre-cut), and can be custom cut to widths not shown in the pricing table.
  • Contact us today for pricing and minimum requirements to order your desired tape in a custom width.
  • Please note that since this tape comes in "log roll" format most rolls ship on a plain white core (i.e. with no branding or text inside the core).

Question & Answers

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KMJ
Karen M Johnson Jan 14, 2021
QUESTION: How can I buy for my personal book repair and do not need a case?
ANSWER: All stock widths of Patco 555 are offered for sale by the single roll. You can get better pricing if purchasing case(s); however you can still buy 1 roll at a time at the single roll price. Thank you,
C
Customer Feb 06, 2018
QUESTION: Would you recommend this for split record covers or sleeves?
ANSWER: Yes, we used it to cover spine labels and it works great.
C
Customer May 06, 2017
QUESTION: Good for taping a poster to the wall?
ANSWER: No, Patco 555 has 70 ounces per inch of peel adhesion and would not be easily removable without causing damage so I would not put on a wall. 

User Reviews

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JJ
Jacque j. Verified Buyer Jun 20, 2017
Patco 555 Archival Book Repair Tape [Heavy Duty],
Patco 555 Archival Book Repair Tape [Heavy Duty]
The tape is too strong for my needs. It is too thick and rips adjacent paper very easily, creating more damage. Not a great fit for me.
Patco 555 Archival Book Repair Tape [Heavy Duty]
Made in the USA
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.
Thickness, AKA caliper or gauge, refers to the distance from one surface of a tape backing, or adhesive, to the other.
1 mil = 1/1000 of an inch
Examples: 1/16 inch = 62.5 mils; 1/32 inch = 31.25 mils
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