Benefits
- Enables fast and reliable web splicing
- High initial tack supports high-speed production processes
- Red color makes completed splices easy to identify
- Performs well through demanding high-temperature drying processes
- Helps maintain bond performance across a range of operating temperatures
- Excellent UV and solvent resistance supports demanding print applications
- Tissue carrier improves tape handling and application
- Suitable for bonding similar and dissimilar substrates
- Can help improve production efficiency in continuous web-processing operations
Technical Specifications
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Product | 3M™ Double Coated Tape 469 |
| Tape Type | Double-coated tissue tape |
| Carrier | Tissue |
| Adhesive | Medium-firm acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive |
| Tape Color | Light red / red |
| Total Thickness | 5.5 mil (0.14 mm) |
| Liner | 72 lb densified kraft paper liner |
| Short-Term Temperature Resistance | Up to 350°F (180°C) |
| Long-Term Temperature Performance | Up to 200°F (84°C) |
| Adhesion | High tack and good adhesion |
| UV Resistance | Excellent |
| Solvent Resistance | High |
| Core Size | 3 in (76.2 mm) |
| Standard Roll Length | 60 yd (54.9 m) |
| Available Widths | 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, and 1-1/2″ |
| Application | Web splicing, printing, roll closing, and core starting |
The values above are based on 3M’s published product information. Actual performance may vary with substrate, machine and web tension, application pressure, and processing conditions.
Applications
3M™ Double Coated Tape 469 is particularly suited for:
- High-speed flying splices
- Paper web splicing
- Printing applications
- Paper converting
- Splices requiring visual identification
- High-temperature drying oven applications
- Roll closing
- Core starting
- Web processing
- General paper bonding applications
3M specifically identifies high-speed flying splices on most grades of paper, visible splices, high-temperature drying ovens, and core starting as recommended applications.
Compatible Materials
3M™ 469 is designed to provide good adhesion to a broad range of substrates, particularly paper stocks used in printing and converting.
Potential substrates include:
- Coated paper
- Uncoated paper
- Printing paper
- Cardstock
- Paper webs
- Films
- Low-surface-energy plastics
- Various similar and dissimilar substrates
Actual compatibility should be verified with the specific substrate and production process before commercial use.
Industries
- Printing
- Paper converting
- Paper manufacturing
- Packaging
- Publishing
- Graphic arts
- Label production
- Web processing
- Industrial converting
Why Choose 3M™ Double Coated Tape 469?
3M™ 469 is specifically engineered for applications where high tack, high-temperature performance, and visible splice identification are important.
Its medium-firm acrylic adhesive provides quick stick and high initial adhesion, while the tissue carrier allows easy handling and hand tearing. The light red color provides a practical visual indication of the splice, which can be especially valuable during continuous web-processing operations.
For printing and paper converting, 3M™ 469 offers a combination of high tack, UV resistance, solvent resistance, and temperature performance that makes it well suited to demanding production environments.
Installation Guide
- Prepare the surfaces
Ensure the bonding surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust, oil, grease, and other contaminants. - Prepare the tape
Cut or tear the required length of 3M™ 469. The tissue carrier is designed for easy handling. - Position the tape
Apply the tape to the designated splice or bonding area. - Apply firm pressure
Firm application pressure helps increase adhesive-to-surface contact and improve bond strength. - Complete the splice
Align the web or substrate carefully and bring the surfaces into full contact. - Check the splice
The light red tape provides visual identification of the splice, making it easier to locate during processing.
For optimum adhesion, 3M recommends clean, dry, well-unified bonding surfaces. The ideal tape application temperature is 70–100°F (21–38°C). Application to surfaces below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended because the adhesive becomes too firm to readily adhere.
Storage
Store 3M™ Double Coated Tape 469 under normal conditions of:
- Temperature: 60–80°F (16–27°C)
- Relative humidity: 40–60%
- Original packaging
- Away from direct sunlight
For best performance, 3M recommends using the product within 24 months from the date of manufacture.
FAQ
What is 3M™ Double Coated Tape 469?
3M™ 469 is a high-tack, high-temperature double-coated tissue tape with a medium-firm acrylic adhesive, primarily designed for paper web splicing and printing applications.
What color is 3M™ 469?
3M™ 469 has a light red/red color that helps operators identify and discard completed splices.
What is the thickness of 3M™ 469?
The total tape thickness is approximately 5.5 mil (0.14 mm).
How hot can 3M™ 469 withstand?
3M specifies short-term temperature performance up to 350°F (180°C) and long-term performance up to approximately 200°F (84°C).
Is 3M™ 469 suitable for paper splicing?
Yes. High-speed flying splicing on most grades of paper is one of its primary recommended applications.
Can 3M™ 469 be used in printing applications?
Yes. Its high tack, UV resistance, solvent resistance, and high-temperature performance make it suitable for demanding print and paper-converting applications.
Is 3M™ 469 hand-tearable?
Yes. The tissue carrier is designed to facilitate easy handling and hand tearing.
What widths are available?
3M’s published splicing information lists 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, and 1-1/2″ widths, with a standard maximum roll length of 60 yd (54.9 m).
Can 3M™ 469 be used for custom die-cutting?
The tissue construction can be converted for certain applications, but 3M™ 469 is primarily positioned as a splicing tape. The suitability of custom die-cutting should be evaluated based on the required geometry and application.
Downloads
Available upon request:
- 3M™ 469 Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Application Guide
- Product Brochure
- Custom Die-Cut Adhesive Solution Guide
Please contact our sales team if you require the latest technical documentation.
