Scotch® 6893 Packaging Tape

Scotch® 6893 Packaging Tape: Features, Uses, and Comparison

The Scotch® 6893 Packaging Tape is a reliable standard for packaging and sealing boxes in professional environments.

Its high-performance adhesive ensures a solid hold on cardboard, even in humid conditions or variable temperatures.

It is the logical choice for logistics teams who want a durable packaging tape, without compromising on reliability.

Presentation of the Scotch® 6893 Packaging Tape

The Scotch® 6893 Packaging Tape is a high-performance adhesive tape designed for industrial packaging and logistics applications. It combines strength, transparency, and reliable adhesion on most cardboard surfaces.

Manufactured by 3M, a world-leading brand in adhesive solutions, this tape meets the requirements of intensive production and shipping environments.

Composition and structure of the tape

Scotch® 6893 is based on a proven three-layer structure:

• Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) backing, film resistant to tearing and mechanical stress
• Acrylic adhesive, cold glue, solvent-free, with good long-term hold
• Primer, ensures the bond between the film and the adhesive to prevent delamination

This construction ensures high peel resistance and good temperature stability, even in non-air-conditioned warehouses.

The BOPP film also provides optical transparency, allowing labels and barcodes to be read without removing the tape.

At Dagobert Industrie, we offer this tape to logistics teams looking for a reliable product, with no unpleasant surprises when sealing packages.

Technical properties and performance of the Scotch® 6893

The Scotch® 6893 is a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) based packaging tape, coated with a high-performance acrylic adhesive. It is designed for intensive packaging applications in warehouses, logistics, and shipping.

Its acrylic adhesive offers excellent long-term hold, even when faced with temperature and humidity fluctuations. It sticks effectively to corrugated cardboard, flat cardboard, and most smooth surfaces.

The BOPP film ensures solid tear resistance for a standard packaging tape. It withstands the mechanical stresses of manual strapping and semi-automatic machine processing.

Key features:

• Backing: biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film
• Adhesive: acrylic
• Good resistance to humidity and UV rays
• Manual and semi-automatic application
• Noisy unwinding

Product	Backing	Adhesive	Main use	Humidity resistance
Scotch® 6893	BOPP	Acrylic	Intensive packaging	Good
Scotch® 371	BOPP	Hotmelt	Standard packaging	Average
Tesa 4124	BOPP	Acrylic	Light to medium packaging	Good
Nitto 395	Polyester	Acrylic	High-performance packaging	Very good

Compared to the Scotch® 371 with hotmelt adhesive, the 6893 offers better long-term hold and more stable behavior in cold conditions. This is a concrete advantage for supply chains with refrigerated storage.

Applications and areas of use for the Scotch® 6893

The Scotch® 6893 is a versatile packaging tape designed to meet the requirements of packaging in warehouses, logistics, and production.

Its biaxially oriented polypropylene film offers good tear resistance and reliable hold on corrugated cardboard, even under varied storage conditions.

It is particularly suited for sealing and reinforcing packages shipped in large quantities. Operators appreciate its ease of unwinding and clean cutting.

Typical uses

• Sealing shipping cartons in logistics warehouses
• Reinforcing seams of heavy or bulky boxes
• Packaging on production lines or at manual packaging stations
• Light palletizing and temporary load securing
• E-commerce and distribution packaging

The 6893 works just as well with a manual dispenser as it does with semi-automatic systems, making it flexible depending on the volume to be processed.

At Dagobert Industrie, we recommend it especially for environments where packaging throughput is high and consistency of adhesion is critical to prevent transit openings.

Comparison: Scotch® 6893 versus other packaging tapes on the market

The packaging tape market is vast. To help position the Scotch® 6893, here is a direct comparison with the most common references.

Product	Backing material	Tensile strength	Temperature resistance	Main use
Scotch® 6893 (3M)	Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)	High	Good (up to ~60 °C)	Carton sealing, industrial packaging
Scotch® 309 (3M)	BOPP	Average	Standard	Light packaging, office use
Tesa 4124	BOPP	Average	Standard	Standard carton sealing
PVC tape (generic)	PVC	Average to high	Good	Packaging, protection, signaling
Kraft paper tape (generic)	Kraft paper	Low to average	Low	Light packaging, postal shipments

The Scotch® 6893 stands out with its reinforced BOPP backing, which gives it better tear resistance than paper tapes or entry-level references.

Compared to the Scotch® 309, the 6893 is clearly positioned for more demanding uses: heavy loads, bulky boxes, industrial environments.

Compared to PVC tapes, the BOPP of the 6893 offers better humidity resistance and is quieter to unwind, a concrete advantage at high speeds.

Kraft tape remains an ecological alternative for light shipments, but it does not compete with the 6893 in terms of mechanical resistance or cold adhesion.

At Dagobert Industrie, we recommend the Scotch® 6893 for any use requiring consistent reliability in carton sealing, without compromising on long-term hold.

Usage tips and best practices

The Scotch® 6893 Packaging Tape yields its best results when applied to clean, dry surfaces free of dust or grease.

Before unwinding the tape, ensure the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 40 °C. Below this threshold, the adhesive loses effectiveness and the bond to the cardboard may be compromised.

Press firmly along the entire length of the tape after application. A simple pass of the thumb is enough to activate the pressure-sensitive adhesive and ensure an airtight seal of the package.

For heavy or bulky cartons, double the tape application on the edges and junctions. This is where mechanical stress is highest during handling.

Use a suitable dispenser for clean and consistent cutting. A dispenser prevents irregular tears, reduces material waste, and improves speed at the packaging station.

Store unused rolls away from direct light and excessive humidity. Inappropriate storage can alter the adhesive and make the tape difficult to unwind.

Avoid pulling the tape too quickly over corrugated surfaces. Slow unwinding ensures optimal contact with the irregularities of the cardboard and limits premature peeling.

FAQ - Scotch® 6893 Packaging Tape

1. What is the Scotch® 6893 Packaging Tape used for?

The Scotch® 6893 is a polypropylene packaging tape designed for packing and sealing cartons.

It is suitable for common shipping applications: sealing light to medium boxes, labeling packages, temporary holding of bundles.

2. How strong is this tape?

The 6893 offers decent tensile strength for standard office and logistics use.

It is not intended for heavy loads or extreme environments. For heavy cartons, a reinforced packaging tape will be more suitable.

3. Does this tape stick to all surfaces?

The Scotch® 6893 adheres well to corrugated cardboard, flat cardboard, and clean, dry smooth surfaces.

Adhesion is reduced on dusty, greasy, or damp surfaces. Ensure the surface is dry before application.

4. Is this tape quiet to unwind?

No. Like most standard polypropylene tapes, unwinding the Scotch® 6893 generates a characteristic noise.

If silence is a priority (open space, quiet environment), Scotch® offers specific references for quiet unwinding, such as Scotch® Magic™.

5. Can you write or print on it?

The Scotch® 6893 is a transparent or slightly tinted tape, not designed to receive writing or direct printing.

To identify your packages, the best approach remains to stick a label on the carton rather than on the tape itself.

6. What is the shelf life of this tape?

Stored under good conditions, away from heat, humidity, and direct light, the Scotch® 6893 retains its adhesive properties for approximately 12 to 18 months.

Unfavorable storage accelerates the aging of the film and adhesive, which can reduce performance at the time of use.