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3M AccuGlide™ Taping Heads are specifically designed to work most effectively with high quality , pressure-sensitive 3M box sealing tapes. You get a strong, secure seal with each application of 3M box scaling tape to ensure that your shipments arrive intact. And with the many 3M box scaling tapes available - from general use to cold temperature tapes to high performance, in colors or custom printed - you're sure to find the tape that meets your needs.

AccuGlide™ Taping Heads from 3M

Choose taping heads designed to meet your application requirements

The taping head you select is determined by several factors: the type of equipment you have, case orientation, the speed of the case in feet per minute and the number of cases per shift, day, week and year. For example, the AccuGlide™ STD, NWT and AccuGlide™ II STD taping heads should be used for line speeds under 80 feet per minute. The AccuGlide™ HST taping head can be used for speeds up to 150 feet per minute and in heavy duty, multi-shift or continuous operations. Side-mounted taping heads and powered drive assemblies are also available. All 3M taping heads apply a "C" clip of pressure-sensitive tape to the center seam of your cases.

Our newest and most advanced taping head. Its curvilinear track for the applying and buffing linkage insures that even lightweight cases are securely and carefully sealed. Designed for taping applications with conveyor speeds up to 80 feet per minute. It provides positive tape starting and precise tape application to the center seams of cases. Its compact size and simplicity of design make it ideal for mounting into other conveying systems. This includes replacement of other types of taping, gluing or stapling heads in existing case sealing machines.

As the case moves across the head, the applying roller adheres the tape to the case and continues to roll the tape against the ease. Concurrently, the case depresses the cutoff bracket, When the case clears the cutoff bracket the bracket springs up, allowing the blade to cut the tape. The buffing roller adheres the cut end of the tape to the trailing end of the case. As the case exits the head, the rollers return to the starting position ready for the next case.
Unit of Measure

Taping Head Dimensions (without Tape Roll Bracket)

Width

 N/A 5.2 in130 mm

Length

 N/A 15.75 in400 mm

Height

 N/A 14.25 in365 mm

Note

 N/A
  1. Case size minimums and maximums may also be determined by the case conveying system used.
  2. Cases must meet accepted industry standards.
  3. Cases must be properly filled (not underpacked or overpacked).

Packaged Weight

 N/A 19 lbs8.6 kg

Unpackaged Weight

 N/A 17 lbs7.7 kg

Case Size Capability

Min. Case (L)

 N/A 6.0 in150 mm

Min. Case (W)

 N/A 6 in150 mm

Max. Case (L)

 N/A Unlimited

Max. Case (W)

 N/A Unlimited

Specifications

Min. Case (H)

 N/A 3.5" [90mm] with optional 2" [50mm] leg length 4.75" [120mm]

Manufacturer

 N/A 3M

Operating Rate

 N/A Conveyor speeds up to 80 ft./min. (25m/min.)

Tape

 N/A For use with 3M brand pressure-sensitive film box sealing tapes.

Min. Tape Width

 N/A 2 in48 mm

Max. Tape Width

 N/A 3 in72 mm
Tape Roll Diameter1 N/A Up to 16 in [405 mm] maximum on a 3 in [75 mm] diameter core. (Accommodates systems length rolls of 3M brand film tapes.)
Tape Application Leg Length2 N/A 2.75 ± 0.25 in70 ± 6 mm

Warranty and Limited Remedy

N/A THE FOLLOWING WARRANTIES ARE MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, A CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE:

  1. 3M sells its AccuGlide™ NWT, SMT, STD, SS II, and 2+ Taping Heads with the following warranties: A) The Taping Head knife blades, springs and rollers will be free from all defects for ninety (90) days after delivery. B) All other Taping Head parts will be free from all defects for three (3) years after delivery.
  2. 3M warrants that its AccuGlide™ HST High Speed Heavy Duty Taping Head and its T-86 "L" Clip Taping Head will be free from all defects for ninety (90) days after delivery.
  3. 3M sells its AccuGlide™ Powered Taping Head with the following warranties:
    A. The Taping Head knife blades, springs and rollers will be free from all defects for ninety (90) days after delivery.
    B. All other Taping Head parts contained in the drive assembly will be free from all defects for three (3) years after delivery.
    C. The motor and transmission will be free from all defects for ninety (90) days after delivery.
    D. All other parts of the drive assembly will be free from all defects for ninety (90) days after delivery.
If any part is proved to be defective within the warranty period, then the exclusive remedy and 3M’s sole option, to repair or replace the part, provided the defective part is returned immediately to 3M's factory or an authorized service station designated by 3M. A part will be presumed to have become defective after the warranty period unless the part is received or 3M is notified of the problem no later than five (5) calendar days after the warranty period. If 3M is unable to repair or replace the part within a reasonable time, then 3M, at its option, will replace the equipment or refund the purchase price. 3M shall have no obligation to provide or pay for the labor required to install repaired or replacement parts. 3M shall have no obligation to repair or replace (1) those parts failing due to operator misuse, carelessness, or due to any accidental cause other than equipment failure, or (2) parts failing due to non-lubrication, inadequate cleaning, improper operating environment, improper utilities or operator error.

Limitation of Liability

N/A 3M and seller shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special incidental or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract negligence strict liability or any other legal theory.

The foregoing Equipment Warranty and Limited Remedy and limitation of Liability may be charged only by a written agreement signed by authorized officers of 3M and seller.

Operating Conditions

N/A Use in dry, relatively clean environments at 40º to 105º F [5º to 40ºC] with clean, dry boxes.

Important Safeguard

N/A Taping heads should not be washed down or subjected to conditions causing moisture condensation on components.

  • 1 The tape roll diameter capacity may be less due to space limitations where taping heads are installed in machines made by other manufacturers.
  • 2 AccuGlide™ II Can be easily adjusted to apply 2" (50mm) tape leg lengths.