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The tape features a pigmented white polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing paired with a rubber-resin pressure-sensitive adhesive. This construction ensures instant tack and allows the tape to conform smoothly to irregular profiles during non-critical marking and bundling.
The 3M 764 tape utilizes a dual-component build optimized for general industrial use:
- Backing: Pigmented polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film. The white pigment is integrated directly into the vinyl backing rather than top-printed, maintaining visibility even when exposed to surface abrasion and scuffing. The vinyl backing also provides conformability across curved or non-uniform factory equipment.
- Adhesive: Rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive engineered for high initial grab on clean contact surfaces, eliminating extended dwell times or heat activation during installation.
This construction is suited for general purpose holding, temporary equipment identification, color coding, and light abrasion protection in facility maintenance.
