AP 101 

General Purpose Grade Acrylic Packaging Tape

General purpose grade acrylic packaging tape designed for closure of lightweight cartons in manual and automated industrial sealing settings. Durable BOPP film provides strength and flexibility, while a high-quality adhesive gives AP 101® clarity, UV resistance, premium aging characteristics and low odor to tackle the task at hand.

AP 101 

General Purpose Grade Acrylic Packaging Tape

General purpose grade acrylic packaging tape designed for closure of lightweight cartons in manual and automated industrial sealing settings. Durable BOPP film provides strength and flexibility, while a high-quality adhesive gives AP 101® clarity, UV resistance, premium aging characteristics and low odor to tackle the task at hand.

  • General purpose grade, light duty acrylic packaging tape
  • UV-resistant
  • Excellent aging characteristics
  • Performs in a range of temperatures

Technical data for AP 101

Sizes & Colors

Colors Available

  • Clear (CLR)
  • Tan (TAN)
Standard Widths 1.88 in, 2.83 in 48 mm, 72 mm
Standard Lengths 1000 yd, 109.3 yd, 1500 yd, 54.6 yd 100 m, 1371 m, 50 m, 914 m

Construction

Adhesive Emulsion acrylic adhesive
Backing 25 micron cast biaxially oriented polypropylene film

Applicable Standards

FDA Indirect Contact CFR 21, 175.105

Properties

Application Temperature Max 110 F 43 C
Adhesion to Stainless Steel 19 oz/in width 2.08 N/10 mm
Application Temperature Min 20 F -7 C
Elongation 150% 150%
Standard Core Size 3 in
Service Temperature Max 180 F 82 C
Service Temperature Min -20 F -29 C
Tensile 20 lbs/in width 35.0 N/10 mm
Thickness 1.6 mils 0.041 mm

Storage & Usage Conditions

Tape should be stored in its original packaging in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and should be used within 12 months of date of shipment. Surfaces to which tape is applied should be clean, dry and free of grease, oil or other contaminants.

Physical and performance characteristics shown above are obtained from tests recommended by PSTC, ASTM, government agencies or Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Quality Assurance and Technical Service departments and do not represent a guarantee of product performance. Individual rolls may vary slightly from these averages. The user should determine whether the product is fit for a particular purpose and is suitable for the user’s method of application before use.

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