Repulpable, high-tack adhesive design
Strong Backing Provides Reliable and Exceptional Performance
3M™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape R3389B is a high strength paper tape made with repulpable splicing adhesives that separate in two single coated tapes. It has a blue overlaminate and underlaminate for clear visibility. R3389B is designed for a wide range of paper weights in manual and automatic splicing equipment during high speed splicing conditions when high tack is required and to compensate for roll profile issues.
Recommended Applications
- Splittable flying splice ideal for off machine coaters
- Match speed splicing in paper converting operations
High-Tack, Heat-Resistant Adhesive
3M™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape R3389B features a repulpable, high-tack adhesive designed to provide excellent bonding strength to a wide variety of paper products, including heavy grades of paper. This heat-resistant adhesive reduces splicing failure and performs in web applications at temperatures as high as 400°F/200°C.
Repulpable Adhesive won’t Contaminate Paper Mill Broke
The repulpable adhesive on our 3M™ Splittable Flying Splice Tape R3389B prevents broke contamination. This product meets or exceeds TAPPI UM-213, procedure A.

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