Strong and Easy to Tear
Our 3M™ Flatback Tape 2517 is a general purpose flatback tape designed for a range of applications. It features a kraft paper backing that is easy to tear while still maintaining strong cross directional tensile properties. A rubber adhesive is mounted to this backing to provide an immediate initial tack to a wide variety of substrates, including steel. Once adhered it provides strong holding power and removes easily. This tape can be machine dispensed. It will perform in moist conditions and in bake cycles up to 300°F/149°C for up to 30 minutes.
Recommended Applications
- Splicing liner boards
- High or low temperature splicing applications
- Bundling
- Holding
- Packaging applications
What are 3M™ Flatback Tapes?
3M™ Flatback Tapes are designed with a range of backings and adhesive strengths to meet the demands of the job. They are used in a variety of industries and specialized applications. Flatback tapes feature core capabilities and dimensional cross tensile properties popular for tabbing and splicing applications. Many have highly colored backings for identification purposes.

3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 14725, Foam and Fabric Spray Adhesive 24, Orange, 16 fl oz Can (Net Wt 13.8 oz), 7100179450, 12/Case
3M 95440, Selfwound PVC Tape 1506R, Black, 1 in x 36 yd, 6 mil, 36 rolls percase, 7010337406
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
Standard Abrasives 722809, PSA A/O Extra Disc, 5 in x NH, 60, 7010368721
3M 50019, Venture Tape Metallized Cloth Duct Tape 1502, Silver, 72 mm x 55 m (2.83 in x 60.1 yd), 7010296281
Standard Abrasives 37446, PSA A/O Disc, 700595, 1-1/2 in x NH, 60, 7010331822
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 49830, Multi-Purpose Duct Tape 3900, Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 8.1 mil, 7000144749
3M 92057, Vinyl Duct Tape 3903, Yellow, 3 in x 50 yd, 6.5 mil, 7010378167
3M 77197, Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Deburr and Finish PRO Unitized Wheel,TR, 3 in x 1/8 in x NH, 8C CRS+, 7100109130, 40/box
3M 50022, Venture Tape Xtreme Cloth Duct Tape 1557, Black, 48 mm x 55 m (1.88 in x 60.1 yd), 7010378552
3M™ 37018, Supplied Air Respirator Vortex Cooling Assembly V-100/37018(AAD), 70070799013, 1 EA/Case 
