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PTFE Coated Fiberglass Tapes

PRECISIONTAPE™: Non-Stock, Heat-Resistant Performance in an Easy-To-Use PTFE Tape

Our PRECISIONTAPE™ PTFE tape, or tape, combines the heat tolerance and release characteristics of polytetrafluoroethylene (a.k.a. PTFE) with the strength and dimensional stability of fiberglass. This self-adhesive tape, often referred to as adhesive tape, provides maximum ease of application.

PRECISIONTAPE™ is available in two adhesive formulations:

Acrylic PTFE Tape: highly persistent adhesion at room temperature; able to withstand intermittent temperatures between -100° and 275°F (-73° and 135°C).
Silicone PTFE Tape: adheres readily to heated surfaces; repositionable without residue; able to tolerate constant ambient temperatures from -100° to 500°F (-73° to 260°C).

PRECISIONTAPE™ PTFE tape is non-toxic, odorless, tasteless, and is FDA compliant (21 CFR 177.1150) for use in food processing, packaging, and handling. PRECISIONTAPE™ is made from non-woven fiberglass cloth coated with PTFE, a combination that deliver excellent dimensional stability, tensile strength, and durability, as well as extremely low elongation (<1%).

Additionally, this PTFE coating gives PRECISIONTAPE™ several performance advantages. PTFE has a very low coefficient of friction, giving the non-adhesive side an extremely smooth, non-stick surface. High heat resistance, chemical inertness, and outstanding hydrophobic and dielectric properties help make PRECISIONTAPE™ the perfect solution for numerous applications.

A family of PRECISIONTAPE™ PTFE Tape products...

Features:

Acrylic PTFE Tape: highly persistent adhesion at room temperature; able to withstand intermittent temperatures between -100° and 275°F (-73° and 135°C).
Silicone PTFE Tape: adheres readily to heated surfaces; repositionable without residue; able to tolerate constant ambient temperatures from -100° to 500°F (-73° to 260°C)
PTFE tape is non-toxic, odorless, tasteless, and is FDA compliant (21 CFR 177.1150)
PRECISIONTAPE™ is made from non-woven fiberglass cloth coated with PTFE, a combination that deliver excellent dimensional stability, tensile strength, and durability, as well as extremely low elongation (<1%).
PTFE has a very low coefficient of friction, giving the non-adhesive side an extremely smooth, non-stick surface
High heat resistance, chemical inertness, and outstanding hydrophobic and dielectric properties

Heat Sealing Application Spotlight
Types of Sealers
Heat Sealed Products
Typical PRECISIONTAPE^TM Applications

Heat Sealing Application Spotlight

Application challenge: the fusion of two or more layers of plastic packaging films by the application of heat, generally to close a package. Easy release of plastics from the heat-seal band, bar, or platen is critically important to prevent damage to the seal, contamination of the seal bar, and constriction of product movement through the sealing process.

Solution: PRECISIONTAPE™ PTFE tape placed over the heat-seal band. When used in conjunction with precise time and temperature control, PRECISIONTAPE will achieve satisfactory release of the plastic material after heat-sealing. Proper time and temperature are both critical; even the finest PTFE products may stick if the temperature is too low or the heat-seal jaw is opened before or after the optimum cycle time.

Types of Sealers

Impulse Sealers
Drop Sealers
Form and Fill Sealers
L Bar Sealers
Side Sealers
Tray Sealers
Blister Packs

Heat Sealed Products

Products that are commonly heat sealed into plastic bags include:

Candy
Magazines
Snack Foods
Flour tortillas
Pre-made salads
Sterilized hospital instruments
Fresh vegetables
Frozen food
Microwavable food
Balloons
Lawn and Garden supplies
Office supplies
Toiletries

Typical PRECISIONTAPE^TM Applications

Packaging:

Poly bag manufacturing
Impulse/L-Bar sealing
Form fill and seal
Over wrapping (Tray packing)
Side and End sealing
Blister tray covers
Vacuum pack machines

Food Products:

Work surface covering
Tray liners

Printing and Textiles:

Non-stick roll coverings

Building Products:

Vinyl window manufacturing

Chemical Processing:

Tank seals and contaminant barriers
Gaskets, membranes, seals & diaphragms
Corrosion resistant chute, drum, and hopper liners
Lining of spray booths
Guide rails

Aerospace, Communications & Military:

Composite mold release/bonding
Vacuum bagging

Pulp and Paper:

Non-stick roll coverings

Electronics:

Slot-stick and commutator insulation
Slot liners, spacers, field and armature winding
Wire and cable insulation and protection

Other Applications:

Manufacture of metalized balloons
Bearing pads/surfaces
Work surface covering

Materials Handling:

Conveyor side liners
Sheet bearings
Chute liners
Chain guides
Conveyor belt anti-friction surface
Wear plates and wear strips

Food and Beverage:

Anti-stick surface for dough making applications
Chutes, pans for cereal manufacturing
Tabletop surface liners
Hopper liners
Bottling line dump table liners
Release surface for sticky foods, candies
Skid surface for milk cartons
Can and bottle filling line surface protection
Belt protector

Environmental:

Belt protector
Wear strip for sludge collection equipment
Wear plates and surfaces
Scraper blades

Agriculture:

Gravity box lining
Grain chute liners
Harvester chute liners
Non-stick surface in seed and fertilizer spreader

Woodworking and Lumber Industries:

Furniture drawer glides
Window and door channel liners
Chain guides
Router table slide surfaces
Bin liners
Internal component in woodworking equipment

Other:

Sliding surfaces
Anti-stick surface
Anti-icing surface
Covering of work surfaces
Low friction rub strips
Glide surfaces or pads