Professional black polyester splicing tape with aggressive rubber adhesive for photographic film processing, featuring excellent chemical resistance and opaque backing for automatic sensor compatibility.
3M™ Photo Film Splicing Tape 8422 is a professional-grade black splicing tape specifically engineered for splicing photographic film and web processing applications. Featuring a durable polyester backing with an aggressive rubber adhesive, this tape delivers exceptional performance in demanding photographic development environments. The tape measures 48 inches wide by 72 yards long with a total thickness of 2.5 mil, providing the ideal balance of strength and flexibility for precision film splicing operations.
The aggressive rubber adhesive formulation offers superior tack and grabs quickly to a variety of film types while maintaining excellent solvent and chemical resistance, particularly to chemicals found in photographic processing. The black opaque backing allows for automatic sensor identification of splice points, making it ideal for automated film processing systems. This tape remains flexible at temperatures as low as -60°F (-50°C) and maintains dimensional stability up to 300°F (150°C), ensuring reliable performance across a wide range of operating conditions.
Designed for industrial and occupational use, the 3M Photo Film Splicing Tape 8422 is perfect for general wide web splicing, butt splicing, core starting, sealing, color-coding, protecting, edging, and defect marking applications. With an 18-month shelf life and backed by 3M's commitment to quality, this tape is the trusted choice for professional film processing facilities and web processing operations worldwide.
Key Features
- Aggressive rubber adhesive grabs quickly and adheres well to a variety of film types
- Excellent solvent and chemical resistance, especially to photographic processing chemicals
- Black opaque backing enables automatic sensor identification for splice points
- Remains flexible at -60°F (-50°C) and dimensionally stable up to 300°F (150°C)
- Durable polyester backing provides abrasion protection and color-coding capability
- High shear strength for reliable splicing performance
- 18-month shelf life for extended storage capability
- Ideal for general wide web splicing, butt splicing, and core starting applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Part Number | 8422 |
| Product Color | Black |
| Backing Material | Polyester |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 48 inches |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 122 centimeters |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 72 yards |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 65.836 meters |
| Total Tape Thickness (Imperial) | 2.5 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness (Metric) | 75 millimeters |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 2.559 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 75 millimeters |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 1.4 mil |
| Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.04 millimeters |
| Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 1.1 mil |
| Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Metric) | 0.06 millimeters |
| Adhesion Strength (Imperial) | 50 ounces per inch |
| Adhesion Strength (Metric) | 54 Newtons per 100mm |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 43 pounds per inch |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 754 Newtons per 100mm |
| Elongation at Break | 140% |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -60°F |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -50°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 300°F |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 149°C |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |
| Product Form | Roll |
| Application Method | Roll |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | 1 Roll per Case |
| Industries | General Industrial, Print |
| Brand | 3M |
| UPC | 00076308861476 |
| 3M ID | 7100096453 |
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