Packaging Tapes
HP 560 Surface Printable, Heavy Duty Grade Hot Melt Packaging Tape
Heavy duty grade hot melt packaging tape for manual or automated industrial sealing of heavy, bulky cartons, including overstuffed or under-filled cartons, in high stress and extreme handling conditions. Designed to be tough with an aggressive adhesive and exclusive release-coat technology for consistent unwind, HP 560 is directly printable with all leading brands of solvent inks and delivers faster drying times for more efficient use of machines and superior ink anchorage without pickoff.
Features & Applications
Specifications
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Construction
Backing: Directly printable, 50 micron biaxially oriented polypropylene cast film
Adhesive: Synthetic rubber/resin hot melt adhesive
Liner: NA
Properties & Technical Data
Product Nomenclature: HP 560
Property | Standard | Metric |
---|---|---|
Adhesion to Backing | 6 oz/in width | 0.66 N/10 mm |
Adhesion to Stainless Steel | 58 oz/in width | 6.35 N/10 mm |
Application Temperature Range | 35 F to 110 F | 2 C to 43 C |
Elongation | 150% | 150% |
Holding Power to Fiberboard | 45,000 minutes | 45,000 minutes |
Service Temperature Range | -20 F to 150 F | -29 C to 66 C |
Tensile Strength - Longitudinal Direction | 42 lbs/in width | 73.6 N/10 mm |
Tensile Strength - Transverse Direction | 74 lbs/in width | 129.6 N/10 mm |
Thickness | 3.0 mils | 0.076 mm |

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Sizes & Colors
Colors Available:
Lengths Available: 1000 yd
Widths Available: 5.66 in, 11.96 in, 11.33 in
Sizes and colors disclaimer: Lead times may apply. Please contact Shurtape customer service for information related to stock and non-stock sizes and colors.
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.
Applicable Standards
ASTM D 1974/D 1974M-16
ASTM D 5486M-12, Type III
CID A-A-1684C
FDA Indirect Contact CFR 21, 175.105
ASTM D 5486M-12, Type III
CID A-A-1684C
FDA Indirect Contact CFR 21, 175.105
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