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Products
Tapes are a diverse product
line covering both construction
and
industrial applications.
Most commonly, paper, cloth,
plastic,
foam and metal are coated
with an adhesive to either
one or both
sides to create a tape
with unique characteristics.
Whether you
need a tape to adhere structurally
or be easily removed after
days
of exposure to sun, Smalley
& Company has a wide
variety from
which you can choose.
Adhesive Transfer
Adhesive transfer tapes
are rolls of pressure sensitive
adhesive
pre-applied to a special
release liner. They are
used to bond or
seal surfaces such as paper,
foils, films, fabrics,
glass, foams,
plastics, metal, painted
surfaces and wood. The
tape is thin and
tacky on both sides. Most
tapes are applied with
a gun applicator.
Suppliers:
3M
Bond
Breaker
Bond breaker tape is used
to prevent three-sided
adhesion. It is a
clear, tough plastic tape
with a clear polyethylene
adhesive backing.
Tapes vary in thickness
and have high adhesion
to steel or
other structural metals.
Strapping tapes are also
used as a bond
breaker tape.
Suppliers:
Pecora, Shurtape
Butyl
Butyl tape is an extruded,
preformed architectural
glazing tape
furnished on release paper
rolls. Based on a butyl
rubber formulation,
it is designed to create
a flexible weather seal
between
two surfaces which will
be subjected to normal
expansion/contraction
and wind loading forces.
It is used as an exterior
primary
spacing and glazing seal
when glazing glass into
a window
sash. It is also used to
seal other architectural
surfaces such as
metal to metal, wood to
glass, metal to plastic,
etc.
Suppliers:
Adco, Manus, Polymer Adhesives,
Schnee-Morehead, Sika,
Tremco
Duct
Duct tape is a cloth-backed
adhesive tape. The three
layers that
make duct tape are polyethylene,
fabric mesh, and adhesive.
There are four basic grades,
known as utility, all-purpose,
professional,
and industrial. Its most
commonly used in heating
and
air conditioning duct work.
Suppliers:
3M, Shurtape
Electrical
Electrical tape is designed
to insulate wire, pipes,
dissimilar
metals, etc., and is resistant
to weather, water, acids,
alkalies and
oils. It has superior conformability
and high elongation to
give a
tight, solid wrap. A silicone
spray additive gives it
an 18-month
shelf life.
Suppliers:
3M, Shurtape
Foam
Glazing
Foam glazing tape is a
closed-cell, compressible
PVC foam
with an aggressive, pressure-sensitive
adhesive on both sides.
Window glazing tapes seal
out water, dust and light
particularly
in joints with a high degree
of movement.
Suppliers:
Arlon, Norton, Schnee-Morehead
Foil
Foil tape is used to seal
and join aluminum backed
duct wrap,
to provide an airtight
and waterproof seal on
ductwork and for
temporary metal repair.
Foil tapes have excellent
sealant properties
and can withstand harsh
environments.
Suppliers:
3M, Ideal, Shurtape
Masking
Masking tape is a type
of adhesive tape made of
easy-to-tear paper backed
with a relatively weak
adhesive. It is used mainly
in painting, to mask off
areas that should not be
painted. The adhesive is
the key element to its
usefulness, as it allows
the tape to be removed
without stripping off newly
applied
paint or leaving adhesive
on the surface.
Suppliers:
3M, Shurtape
Mounting
Mounting tapes are double
coated products (adhesive
on both sides) with a
carrier in-between designed
for mounting or bonding
products to dissimilar
surfaces. Products vary
based on the adhesive type
(rubber, acrylic &
silicone),
adhesive strengths and
the carrier types (polyethylene
foam, vinyl,
etc.). They can reduce
or eliminate the use of
mechanical fasteners and
liquid adhesives. Applications
can range from a lightweight
repositionable
job to a heavy-duty structural
project requiring a VHB™
tape. They are
designed for both indoor
and outdoor use.
Suppliers:
3M, Arlon, Norton, Shurtape,
Velcro
Packaging
Packaging tape is used
for sealing cartons, packages
and securing pallets
among its many applications.
Product variations, such
as mil thickness and
strength of the tape, help
determine the correct tape
for your application.
Carton sealing tapes and
filament strapping tapes
are two of the more common
types.
Suppliers:
3M, Shurtape
Sealing
& Gasketing
Sealing tapes function
as a gasket to form a ‘seal’
in preventing air, vapor,
moisture, water, dirt and
sound infiltration. They
are known for their excellent
weathering characteristics
and are easier to use than
sealants, which
require harsh solvents
to clean up any excess.
Suppliers:
American National Rubber,
Norton
Structural
Glazing
Structural glazing tapes
are high-strength, high
density, polyurethane opencell
foams and used as glazing
spacer tapes in structural
glazing systems in
the field or shop. The
open-cell structure allows
air and moisture to reach
the silicone, permitting
optimum curing. The low
thermal conductivity
foam substrate reduces
heat transfer and inhibits
condensation on windows,
doors and metal systems.
Suppliers:
Norton
Which
product is best for you?
Smalley & Company’s
experienced sales staff
can assist you whether
you have a simple question
or a complex problem that
requires on-site consultation.
For more information about
tapes, contact the company
that knows more about them
than anyone else:
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