tesa ™ 60400 – Bio & Strong

SKU 394863
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  • Official certification from DIN-CERTCO and TÜV AUSTRIA (highest possible rating from both institutes)
  • Solvent-free production process
  • Strong adhesion
  • Robust backing material
  • Excellent performance on recycled cardboards
  • Total bio-based carbon content of 98%
  • Lower CO2 emissions compared to other standard packaging tapes
  • Printable with all types of ink systems>/li>
tesa® 60400 is a bio-based packaging tape in the industry suitable for medium-weight packaging applications (30 - 60 lbs.). The backing material chosen for this tape is polylactide acid, also known as PLA. PLA is 100% made from renewable feedstocks such as corn starch, tapioca roots, or sugarcane. The system adhesive used for this tape is a natural rubber with a natural-based resin. Thanks to the smart choice of raw materials and its oustanding design, tesa® 60400 is produced with a bio-carbon content of 98% and, consequently, a reduced carbon footprint.

Sustainability Features
  • Total bio-based carbon content of 98%
  • Official certification from DIN-CERTCO and TÜV AUSTRIA (highest possible rating from both institutes)
  • Lower CO2 emissions compared to other standard packaging tapes
  • Solvent-free production process
Technical Features
  • Strong adhesion
  • Robust backing material
  • Excellent performance on recycled carboards
Application Fields
  • Sealing of medium-weight cardboxes (30 - 60 lbs.)
  • Suitable for manual and automatic dispensers
  • Packaging, bundling and closing
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Specifications

Thickness 2.17 mils | 55 µm
Adhesive Natural Rubber
Backing Polylactide (PLA)
Elongation at Break 185%
Tensile Strength 30
Adhesion to Steel 31.98 oz/in | 3.5 N/cm
Automatic Application Yes
Hand Tearability Good
Manual Application Yes
Printability Very Good