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Durable, conformable, transparent tape is designed for repairing, reinforcing, protecting, covering magazine or bookbound edges and surfaces. Will not dry out or crack. Mark on with most permanent type inks. Book tape offers a 3" core.
Scotch
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Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: non-refundable
- Return for replacement within: non-replaceable
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- Support Phone: 1-888-364-3577
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Scotch 845-3 is clear, durable, conformable book repair tape in a 3-inch-wide, 15-yard roll with a 3-inch core, suited to libraries, schools, and anyone repairing or reinforcing bookbound edges and surfaces.
Recommended For
- Readers repairing paperback spines or reinforcing worn book covers, where a wide, clear tape that conforms around book contours is more useful than a narrow page-mending strip.
- School and public-library staff making practical repairs to frequently handled, circulating paperbacks, magazines, pamphlets, or folders rather than conservation-grade repairs.
- Home users reinforcing books that get regular use—such as children’s favorites—when they want a more durable spine or edge repair than ordinary office tape.
- People covering or reinforcing broad bound edges and surfaces, including spine labels or barcodes, who prefer a clear tape that can be marked with permanent ink.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Repairing, reinforcing, protecting, and covering the bound edges and paper surfaces of books, magazines, pamphlets, and record album jackets |
| Tape Size And Format | 3-inch-wide, 15-yard roll of narrow book tape; 1 roll per pack |
| Material And Adhesion | Clear polypropylene film with a single-sided adhesive; 1 mm thick |
| Compatibility And Use | Compatible with paper and recommended for multiple surfaces; unscented |
| Product Characteristics | Durable and conformable; does not expire |
| Model Identifiers | Scotch model 845-3 |