3M Photo Film Splicing Tape 8422

3M Photo Film Splicing Tape 8422 is a specialized tape designed to meet the demanding needs of photographic film processing. With its durable polyester backing and strong rubber adhesive, this black splicing tape excels in both solvent and chemical resistance, making it an ideal choice for splicing film for web and photo processing. Its robust design and compatibility with automatic sensors and equipment make it a reliable and essential tool in photographic and general wide web splicing applications.

Key Characteristics

Thin, strong polyester backing ideal for splicing most film types in photo processing.
High tack rubber adhesive offering excellent chemical resistance.
Black opaque backing suitable for splice identification with automatic sensors.
High shear strength and flexibility, maintaining performance at temperatures as low as -60°F (-50°C) and up to 300°F (150°C).
Dimensionally stable, providing additional abrasion protection for sealing, edging, and color-coding.

Recommended Applications

Splicing of photographic film in chemical developing processes.
General wide web splicing including butt splicing and core starting.
Sealing, color-coding, and protecting applications where high tack rubber adhesive is required.
Compatible with splicing applications involving automatic sensors and equipment.
Defect marking in various film processing environments.