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.

Insize 6140, DEPTH BASE ATTACHMENT, suitable for calipers with beam width (w) .630", 6928640303579
3M 27199, Foil Repair Tape 3311-10D, 2.0 in x 10 yd (50.8 mm x 9,1 m), 7100198304
3M 10115, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, #3 Coarse, 7000051986
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3" X 90" 75U
3M 00705, Interam Stainless Steel Foil Tape T-65, 4 in x 100 ft, 7100024280
Dynabrade 51865 1.0 hp Trim Router (Complete), 20,000 RPM, 1/4 Collet
3M 37001, Combination Dual Airline Back-Mounted Breathing Tube SA-2600/37001(AAD), 7000002044, 1 EA/Case
3M 20886, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P100 X-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7000148148
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case 