tesa® 60408

Bio-based paper packing tape


Sustainable Aspects
  • The paper backing is made with paper from well-managed forests and other controlled sources
  • Bio-based carbon content in total product >85% (certified by DIN CERTCO)
  • Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE method 12
All sustainable aspects Product Features
  • Strong & robust backing material
  • Very good adhesive performance
  • Can be torn by hand
All product features
Product description

tesa® 60408 is a paper-based packaging tape featuring a premium paper backing and a well-performing natural rubber adhesive. The paper backing of tesa® 60408 is made with paper from well-managed forests and other controlled sources. This premium paper backing is tear-resistant with a high tensile strength. Thanks to the silicone-free release coat, a very good pintability with all types of ink systems is secured (externally tested). The well-performing natural rubber adhesive system provides strong adhesion and a good initial tack on a wide variety of carton qualities. tesa® 60408 is the perfect solution for light- and medium-weight packaging applications (max. 20 kg) where a premium performance is required.


Product details and specifications

Product Features

  • Strong & robust backing material
  • Very good adhesive performance
  • Can be torn by hand
  • Printable with all types of inks

Application Fields

  • Ideal for the sealing of cardboard boxes up to 20 kg
  • Suitable for manual and automatic applications
  • Printable with all types of ink systems

Sustainable Aspects

  • The paper backing is made with paper from well-managed forests and other controlled sources
  • Bio-based carbon content in total product >85% (certified by DIN CERTCO)
  • Recycling-friendly according to INGEDE method 12
  • Solvent-free production process
Adhesive Type natural rubber
Backing material Paper
Total thickness 125 µm
Elongation at break 8 %
Tensile strength 60 N/cm
Adhesive strength Standard adhesion
Suitable surfaces Cardboard
Printability very good
Low noise unwinding yes
Packaging Weight Up to 20 kg
Hand tearability yes
Humidity resistance medium
Solvent free yes
Automatic application yes
Tear resistance no
Adhesion to Steel 2.8 N/cm

Certificates

  • Din Certco, INGEDE12
  • Total bio-based content >85% certified by DIN Certco
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tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and data above mentioned are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. They shall be considered as average values and are not appropriate for a specification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining whether the tesa® product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical staff will be glad to support you.
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Product comparison

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Total thickness
125 µm
210 µm
125 µm
107 µm
125 µm
105 µm
140 µm
42 µm
88 µm
42 µm
60 µm
Adhesive Type
natural rubber
synthetic rubber
natural rubber
synthetic rubber
synthetic rubber
synthetic rubber
synthetic rubber
synthetic rubber
natural rubber
acrylic
acrylic
Backing material
Paper
Paper
Paper
Paper
Paper
Paper
Paper
PP film
PVC film
PET film
PP film
Hand tearability
yes
no
very good
very good
very good
yes
very good
no
Automatic application
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Printability
very good
no
good
good
yes
Packaging Weight
Up to 20 kg
Up to 25 kg
Up to 15 kg
Up to 20 kg
Up to 15 kg
Up to 10 kg
Up to 30 kg
Last updated on Apr 16, 2024