3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3177 is a high strength extensible paper coated with a high-tack, transparent repulpable adhesive. This single sided tape is ideal for splicing, tabbing and roll closing applications on a wide variety of papers.

Strong Backing Provides Reliable and Exceptional Performance
3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3177 is a single coated repulpable tape. It features a strong, extensible, paper backing that can withstand the rigors of the paper manufacturing and converting. The backing is engineered for optimum strength for splicing, tabbing and roll closing. It offers a high shear strength, high-tack, clear, repulpable adhesive designed to bond to a wide variety of paper grades. This tape performs well at higher temperatures and is available in blue, white and red.

Recommended Applications


Core starting
Roll closing/tabbing
Butt splicing heavy grades of paper
Thread-up applications such as at the off-machine coater


High-Tack, Heat-Resistant Adhesive
3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3177 features a repulpable, high-tack transparent adhesive designed to provide excellent bonding strength to a wide variety of paper products, including heavy grades of paper. This heat-resistant adhesive reduces splicing failure and performs in web applications at temperatures are high as 400°F/200°C.

Repulpable Adhesive won't Contaminate Paper Mill Broke
The repulpable adhesive on our 3M™ Repulpable Strong Single Coated Tape R3177 prevents broke contamination for non-repulpable masking tape. This product meets or exceeds TAPPI UM-213, procedure A, FDA complaint 21 CFR 176.170 and 21 CFR 176.180 for components of paper and paperboard in contact with foods.

• Repulpable construction eliminates need to remove splice from waste and prevents contamination of paper mill broke
• Strong, high stretch backing makes tape ideal for splicing, tabbing and roll closing applications on a wide variety of papers
• High-tack, heat-resistant adhesive provides instant adhesion to a wide variety of paper grades
• Meets the requirements of indirect food additive regulations as described under FDA 21 CFR 176.170 and FDA 21 CFR 176.180
• Excellent heat resistance (up to 400°F/200°C) makes this an ideal choice for web processing

• Color: White
• Thickness: 7 mil
• Width: 1.9 in