3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127 is a thin repulpable web processing tape available in blue, white and kraft. This single-sided tape has an easy-release coating for smooth unwind.

General Purpose Single Sided Tape
3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127 is a single coated repulpable tape. It features a kraft 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 kraft.

Recommended Applications



Core starting

Roll closing/tabbing

Butt splicing a variety of paper grades



High-Tack, Heat-Resistant Adhesive
3M™ Repulpable Flatback Tape R3127 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 Flatback Tape R3127 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
• Flat back paper 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

• Color: Kraft
• Thickness: 4.5 mil
• Width: 1.42 in