3M™ Performance Adhesive Labels

3M™ Durable Labels consist of an adhesive coated on a backing that is then sandwiched in between a facestock. Depending on the particular facestock, a topcoat may also be applied to aid print receptivity. 3M has over 150,000 combinations of adhesives, topcoats, facestocks and liners available to help meet unique needs and expectations.

Navigating through the available label options of 3M label stocks can, on the surface, seem difficult. Let Tekra's years of adhesive industry knowledge make this process easy for you. Having an understanding of a label's primary function will allow us to help you select the proper label for your particular application. Knowing the surface type the label will be in contact with and if it will subjected to any unusual conditions is two of the most critical pieces of information we'll ask for. The label's ultimate adhesive requirements will come next. 3M offers a variety of both solvent and emulsion adhesive families that will allow your label to either be:

  • Permanent
  • Repositionable
  • Removable
  • Semi-permanent

Features of 3M Labels

Not only is the adhesive choice a primary variable when selecting a product, the facestock plays an integral role as well. Some of 3M's facestocks and their distinguishing features include:

  • Polyester Labels- Clear, rigid film with high tensile strength, tear resistant.
  • Polyethylene Labels- High tear resistance and elongation with low tensile strength.
  • Vinyl Labels- Flexible, semi-rigid or rigid. Low tear resistance, good outdoor weatherability.
  • Polystyrene Labels- Economical, hard, rigid film. Not recommended for outdoor use.
  • Polypropylene Labels- Semi-hard film with high tear resistance.
  • Polyimide Labels- Ultra-high temperature performance.
  • Acrylate Labels- Ultra-high temperature performance and chemical resistance.
  • Polycarbonate Labels- Good chemical resistance and excellent moisture resistance.
  • Aluminum Foil Labels- Top coated for ink receptivity and great for embossing.

Finally, having an understanding of a label's ultimate shape and surface conditions and knowing what type of equipment a label will be printed on will help us direct you to the correct label for your application.

3MDurable Labels from Tekra

Check out the 3M™ Converter Markets Selection Guide for more product details and contact us when you’re ready to discuss your durable label needs.

 

3M™ Performance Label Materials Products

Features

  • High performance adhesive formulated for demanding applications including powder coated paints
  • Very high tack and peel

Features

  • Long used in product identification label applications
  • Acrylic adhesive delivers right performance at the right price
  • Adhesive has excellent clarity and good initial tack

Features

  • Long used in product identification label applications
  • Acrylic adhesive delivers right performance at the right price
  • Adhesive has excellent clarity and good initial tack

Features

  • Soft white vinyl good for curved surfaces
  • Tackified acrylic adhesive is neutral pH
  • Offers good adhesion to polyolefins

Features

  • Perfect balance of adhesion and clean removability
  • Conforms to contoured surfaces
  • UL recognized
3M™ Removable Label Materials FM01972

Features

  • Clean removable label construction
  • Rigid polyester backing for precision die cutting and high speed dispensing
  • Removable adhesive offers long term adhesion with clean removability
3M™ Removable Label Materials FM1732R

Features

  • Clean removable label construction
  • Rigid polyester backing for precision die cutting and high speed dispensing
  • Removable adhesive offers long term adhesion with clean removability
3M™ Removable Label Materials FV010002

Features

  • Specialty formulated adhesive designed to be easily removable from a variety of surfaces
  • Offers lower peel and tack than R3500
  • Designed for rotary die cutting and high speed dispensing

Features

  • Removable adhesive offers long term adhesion with clean removability
  • Offers durability and moisture resistance
  • Excellent alternative to static cling

Features

  • Tamper evident feature leaves a visible void pattern when removed from substrate
  • Tight void pattern allows for small labels
  • High tack adhesive bonds well to LSE substrates

Features

  • Facestock extends maximum scanning distance when bar coded

Features

  • Extreme durability topcoat
  • Eliminates need for protective overlaminates

Features

  • Extreme durability topcoat
  • Eliminates need for protective overlaminates in many applications

Features

  • UL & CSA recognized
  • Light duty facestock
  • Firm adhesive resists oozing

Features

  • Corona treated
  • High opacity
  • Can be thermal transfer printed with resin ribbon

Features

  • Corona treated
  • Excellent adhesion to powder coats and LSE plastics

Features

  • Features ultra-smooth topcoat
  • Good durability
  • Wide range of ribbons

Features

  • Ultra-smooth matte top-coat
  • Excellent durability with wide variety of ribbons
  • Excellent adhesion to LSE plastics

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