Scotch 8959 Bi-Directional Filament Tape, 50 mm Width, 50 m Length, Transparent (Pack of 1)

by Scotch

Product Features

• Extreme application packaging tape with polypropylene backing reinforced with bi-directional continuous glass yarn across length and width.
• Extreme application packaging tape for heavy weight packages boxes and overseas/export shipments.
• Polypropylene backing reinforced with bi-directional continuous glass yarn across length and width--offering you a 150 lbs. per inch tensile strength longitudinal and 50 lbs. per inch width in cross direction.
• Utilizes a specially formulated rubber resin adhesive that bonds immediately and effectively and offers shear strength to metal, plastic and fiberboard.
• Resistant to nicks, abrasion, moisture and scuffing.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 4.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006XY3H
• Item model number: 8959
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,427 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
  • #95 in Office Products > Mailroom Supplies > Packing Materials > Packing Tape

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Scotch^® Cellulose Tape was invented in 1930 by Richard Drew, a 3M scientist. Later renamed Cellophane Tape, the tape was originally designed to be an attractive, moisture-proof way for grocers and bakers to seal cellophane wrap.

When it comes to packaging tape, one size doesn't fit all. Sometimes you only need to seal small boxes and envelopes. Other times, you want tape that can withstand years of storage. That's why Scotch^® Packaging Tapes come in a variety of options to meet various shipping, moving, and storage needs.

Scotch® Premium Performance Packaging Tape   Scotch® Premium Performance Packaging Tape features hot melt rubber resin adhesion and is 20 times stronger than acrylic tape.* This tear-resistant tape provides the extra strength needed for shipping and reinforcing heavy boxes and important packages. Scotch® Premium Performance Packaging Tape meets U.S. postal regulations for standard packages. *Of shear adhesion holding power, compared to acrylic tapes based on ASTM D3654.

Scotch® High Performance Packaging Tape   Scotch® High Performance Packaging Tape with dispenser is designed to meet your general moving and shipping needs. This clear tape uses hot melt rubber resin adhesive, which makes it a reliable choice that's ideal for office packing applications.

Scotch® Mailing and Storage Tape   Scotch® Mailing and Storage Tape is great for longer-term storage in hot or cold temperatures and is UV resistant. Meeting U.S. postal regulations for standard packages, Scotch® Mailing and Storage Tape is also an ideal solution for mailing lightweight items.

Scotch® Extreme Tape   Scotch® Extreme Tape features bi-directional reinforced fibers and a super-strong adhesive. It offers ultimate security and is ideal for heavy boxes and overseas shipments.

Scotch® Tear-by-hand Tape   Scotch® Tear-By-Hand Tape is the ultimate in convenience, because no scissors or dispensers are needed for use. This clever tape tears straight and easily--with just your hands--yet it seals securely. Because it's so simple to use, Scotch® Tear-By-Hand Tape will quickly become the favorite go-to solution for your general mailing, shipping, and moving needs.

Scotch® Mailing Tape   Scotch® Mailing Tape is a clear tape designed to securely seal small packages or envelopes sent by mail. This classic mailing tape comes in an easy-to-use refillable dispenser and meets U.S. postal regulations for standard packages.

Scotch® Sealing Tape   Scotch® Sealing Tape is designed for light-duty box sealing. Ideal for lighter-weight boxes and general use, this sealing tape meets U.S. postal regulations for standard packages. It comes in multi packs and with or without a refillable dispenser.

Scotch® Strapping Tape   Everything you need for heavy jobs, Scotch® Strapping Tape resists tearing, splitting, curling, abrasion, and scuffing. This durable, heavy-duty tape is ideal for strapping, bundling, and reinforcing heavy packages.

Packaging Tape Dispensers Choose from hand or pistol-grip dispensers. Convenient, one-handed dispensing allows you to seal cartons with ease.

Packaging Boxes Available in a variety of sizes, Scotch® Mailing Boxes are ideal for your mailing, moving, shipping, and storing needs.

Cushion Wrap Scotch® Cushion Wrap provides ideal cushion protection for valuable and delicate items during mailing, shipping, and storage.

Cushion Mailers Scotch® Cushion Mailers are strong, moisture resistant, self-sealing. They provide lightweight, cushioned protection and meet U.S. postal regulations.

Product Description

Don't settle for ineffective or inadequate packaging tape when you could be using this high-quality product. Designed with a polypropylene backing reinforced with bi-directional continuous glass yarn across length and width--offering you a 150 lbs. per inch tensile strength longitudinal and 50 lbs. per inch width in cross direction. But it's not only strong, it's also resistant to nicks, abrasion, moisture and scuffing. Plus, it resists center seam splitting in both longitudinal and cross directions, offering an efficient tape performance. Tape utilizes a specially formulated rubber resin adhesive that bonds immediately and effectively and offers shear strength to metal, plastic and fiberboard. If that's not enough, the long-aging formula keeps boxes closed and doesn't require water activation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars NOT SCOTCH BRAND TAPE AS DESCRIBED!, July 14, 2011

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Garry Ives (Simi Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Scotch 8959 Bi-Directional Filament Tape, 50 mm Width, 50 m Length, Transparent (Pack of 1) (Office Product)

ITEM SHOWN & DESCRIBED IN LISTING: Scotch 8959 EXTREME Bi-Directional Filament Tape, Transparent 50mm Wide x 50M Long. ITEM RECEIVED HAS NO PACKAGING LABEL, NOR DOES INSIDE CARDBOARD IN WHICH TAPE IS WOUND ON HAVE ANY LABEL. DIMENSIONS / BI-DIRECTIONAL FILAMENT TAPE SEEM ACCURATE. RECEIVED IN A TIMELY MANNER (SELLER / BUYER BOTH IN CA). AN OFF-BRAND / GENERIC TAPE THAT WILL DO THE JOB. NOT SCOTCH BRAND TAPE AS DESCRIBED.
I DON'T LIKE BEING LIED TO! I PURCHASED SCOTCH - RECEIVED ??? BUYER BEWARE - THIS LISTING IS FALSE ADVERTISING!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for making or repairing sanding belts, August 13, 2010

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Edward A. Skoog (Lipan, TX, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scotch 8959 Bi-Directional Filament Tape, 50 mm Width, 50 m Length, Transparent (Pack of 1) (Office Product)

This tape is the best I found for fabricating/repairing sanding belts it's rubber based adhesive and bonds extremely well to dry rubber contact adhesive. The belt edges must be thoroughly cleaned with lacquer thinner or scuffed clean with sandpaper, don't skip this step! Make sure the 30 to 45 degree splice fits so the ends of the belt are perfectly parallel or the belt will never track correctly. Then apply a thin coat of solvent based contact adhesive to the cleaned surfaces. I haven't tried water base contact adhesive which may work. Let the contact adhesive dry to the point where paper will not adhere to surface. I use an unusable belt/scrap with adhesive applied at the same time to do this test. Clamp the seam edges with boards set back slightly more than 1/2 tape width as tape guides recheck parallel belt ends do this while the contact adhesive is drying. On narrow belts equal or less than the tape width apply the tape parallel to the belt with tapered ends for more strength using a larger tape edge overlap. This maybe done on belts up to 6 inches belts too. Apply the Scotch 8959 tape by using a small piece of swimming pool noodle or other firm foam/rubber like a squeegee pressing firmly and leaving overlap on both ends, make sure there are no air bubbles and the tape is perfectly flat covering both splice ends equally. Once the tape is applied to the contact adhesive surface it will be impossible to remove so take time to do this correctly. Allow the seam to rest at least 24 hours then test by sliding a round steel over the seam both directions looking for lifted edges. Then apply a coat of poly urethane paint to seal the tape edges only. Now trim the overlapping end edges of tape. Re-coat lifted edges with poly urethane if needed. Normally I apply auto paste wax to the seam for high speed belt sanders and have had no slippage. The wax allows the seam to wear in smooth when new. This wax works well on the platen surface to reduce friction and heat. Rubber drive rollers grip/life can be improved using auto belt dressing. Start sanding with light pressure gradually increasing as the joint smooths out. Belts made this way maybe used in either direction since the seam is only a few mils thick. I have inquired about getting factory seam tape and been told it is not available for consumers so don't even ask, this is the DIY best alternative I have found. This also works for sandpaper conveyor belts like my Jet 16-32 drum sander. Used wide belt sander belts are usually available at cabinet maker shops for the asking since they don't have time to clean them. The belt maybe cleaned using a strong cleaner like Simple Green/409 allowed to soak in then and a scrub brush to remove caked on resin finally rinsed clean with water and allowed to dry. Belts made this way maybe cleaned also. Belts maybe run in both directions to get a new cutting edge. I also reinforce wood joints especially splices using the same procedure. Good luck and happy woodworking and thanks 3M for this great tape.

4.0 out of 5 stars Flexible, Strong and Expensive Tape, September 13, 2011

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P. Scott Pope "Scott Pope" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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It always amazes me that simple products like tape are still being improved well into the 21st century. One would think filament tape should have been perfected decades ago. Yet, 3M has shown there is room for innovation on common products with the creation of the Scotch 8959 Bi-Directional filament tape. It is a uniquely strong and flexible product useful for many applications, albeit at a steep cost.

As someone who has used over 30 types of tape both around the house, in a home workshop and in research laboratory, I have learned to appreciate access to the right tool (or tape) for the task at hand. What I especially like about this particular tape is that its flexibility allows for conformation to curved surfaces. Even when the particular application doesn't require its high tensile strength, it performs better in most applications than alternatives such as duct tape or Gorilla tape. Moreover, the Scotch adhesive isn't as gummy as those products, so cleanup is less labor intensive.

While I haven't had an application where this tape has failed, most of my applications have not been that extreme. In one instance, I did tightly wrap this tape around a slightly fractured [stationary pedestal] shaft of a high-powered 12v Caframo fan and there have been no problems since. Other mundane applications include fixing and strengthening a cardboard retail box of a tool for which no hard plastic case was offered. With several areas covered with this tape, the retail box has become a permanent storage box.

This Scotch 8959 Bi-Directional filament tape is an excellent product if you can afford it. Realistically, the premium being charged is too high but 3M marketers must have thought the price point issue through very carefully. With the tape itself, I see no flaws and would suggest it for any number of consumer, research or industrial applications.

Pros
Flexible
Strong

Cons
Too expensive