Introducing the Scotch® 8959, this Bi-Directional Filament Tape is a clear, general-purpose fibreglass reinforced tape with a rubber resin adhesive making it ideal for heavy box securing and cross-web slicing. The bi-directional aspect of this tape allows for more strength due to the fibreglass yarns laid in different directions. The rubber adhesive ensures a high initial adhesion that holds well with a minimum rub down on the surface.

The moisture-resistant polypropylene backing can resist abrasion, chemicals and scuffing giving you the confidence to hold strong throughout transportation. The 8959 allows for printing and illustration to be seen through the tape, as it can be applied to a pressure-sensitive adhesive is a popular choice with manufacturers of food and beverages, factories, warehouses, shops and at home. It offers a good edge tear and split resistance, especially working well on challenging recycled corrugate and fiberboard.

Extra security - with filaments down the length and across the width, the tape is difficult to hand-tear in any direction

Fibreglass filaments run in a bi-directional pattern, providing high tensile strength across the width and length of the tape

Ideal strength for heavy-weight packages and overseas/export packing and shipping

Aggressive adhesive sticks to fiberboard and other substrates

The packaging tape can be applied in a variety of ways, manually with a small stationary dispenser, similar to that of Sellotape. With a handheld tape dispenser with a serrated edge to cut the tape at the correct place and prevent it from becoming tangled and unnecessarily wasted. Or the packing tape can be applied with automated machinery, in this case, low noise tape can be especially effective and ideal when using it for high-speed packaging lines.

This tape has a shelf life of 18 months from the date of manufacture.

Looking for an out-of-the-box solution to secure your packages? Go with this versatile packing tape from 3M. As it has gridded fibreglass filaments, it's strong enough for weighty parcels. For reliable durability and protection against rough handling, it's difficult to tear manually. As the tape's transparent, you can easily see instructions or illustrations through it.

• Resists moisture and chemical damage, so it has long-lasting sticking ability
• 50-metre long roll is enough for one big taping job or lots of smaller ones
• Sticks using minimal pressure, making it easy to apply by hand or with a dispenser

• Distribution centres
• Warehouses
• DIY jobs
• Removals
• Food and beverage processing

3M™ Filament Tape 8959 is a high strength, general purpose filament tape suitable for medium-duty strapping, bundling, splicing, and reinforcing. Fibreglass filaments run in a bi-directional pattern and thus provide high tensile strength across the width and length of the tape.

Universal general purpose high strength filament tape ideal for medium-duty strapping, bundling, splicing, and reinforcing.

It works on many surfaces, including cardboard, metals, plastics and fibreboard.

3M are a trusted name in tapes and adhesives. Whether for industrial or even domestic applications, 3M has a tape to suit your needs. From automotive masking to office supplies, 3M tapes are relied on by millions to get the job done. RS supplies a wide range of quality 3M tapes to suit the needs of the most discerning customer.

3M are a trusted name in tapes and adhesives. Whether for industrial or even domestic applications, 3M has a tape to suit your needs. From automotive masking to office supplies, 3M tapes are relied on by millions to get the job done. RS supplies a wide range of quality 3M tapes to suit the needs of the most discerning customer.