Bi-Directional Reinforcement for Added Strength
Constructed with continuous fiberglass yarns in both the longitudinal and transverse directions, Scotch® Bi-Directional Filament Tape 8959 provides cut edge protection and resists abrasion and splitting. A synthetic rubber adhesive provides high initial adhesion and holds well with minimum rub-down on most surfaces. The backing, filaments and adhesive combine to provide high tensile and shear strength compared to general purpose tapes. It allows for printing and illustrations to be seen through the tape. This tape holds under a wide range of application conditions with a minimum amount of tape, leading to lower cost for applications where high tensile strength is a main requirement.
Recommended Applications
- Heavy box closure
- Cross web splicing
- Strapping
The World’s Go-To Source for Filament Tapes Since 1946
3M’s line of filament-reinforced tapes and strapping tapes are high strength, reliable and affordable solutions that give you product and package integrity. For closing boxes, stabilizing pallets, bundling and reinforcing; securing appliance components during transport and easy-open tear strips, these high strength tapes provide important benefits for manufacturers of piping, metal products, furniture, appliances, automotive parts, sporting goods, as well as food and beverage processors.

Standard Abrasives 32905, PSA A/O Disc, 706487, 1 in x NH, 120, 7010331819
3M 29833, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160843
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090
3M 05048, Cloth Belt 384F, 80+ XF-weight, 1 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, Full-flex, 7100141432, 200 per case
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
Insize 4102-136, STEEL GAGE BLOCK SET, 36pcs, grade AS-1, 6928640329876
3M 65086, Scotch-Brite Diamond Wheel, 6" x 1" x 1" 645DC, 7010329878
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
Standard Abrasives 700743, Cartridge RoII Mandrel, 1/8 in x 3/4 in x 1/8 in x 1 in x 2-3/4 in CM-4, 7010368728
Standard Abrasives 882141, A/O Unitized Wheel, 821, 3 in x 1/2 in x 3/8 in, 7010367108
Dynabrade 58034 1-1/4" Dia. Right Angle Mini-Orbital Sander, 4K RPM, .4Hp, Rear Exhaust
3M 92570, Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 165, Brown, 3/4 in x 60 ft (19 mm x 18 m), 6 mil, 7100169191 
