User Guide

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BONDING
TAPES
PERFORMANCE
LABEL
MATERIALS
COMMERCIAL
GRAPHICS
RELEASE
LINERS AND
PRINTABLE
FILMS
SINGLE COATED
TAPES
RECLOSABLE
FASTENERS
SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS
FLEXOGRAPHIC
MOUNTING
To help select the tape backing for your application, consult the following charts.
Each backing is rated in eight critical categories.
Tape Reference Chart
High
Low
3. Conformability of Backings
High
Low
4. Backing Cost
High
Low
5. Backings as Moisture Barriers
High
Low
6. Chemical Resistance of Backings
High
Low
7. Solvent Resistance of Backings
High
Low
8. Resistance to Recovery (Dead Stretch)
Mils
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1. Backings Thickness (Caliper)
Note:Polyester is
the thinnest backing.
PVC the thickest
500°F
400
300
200
100
0
-100
2. Temperature Range of Tape Backings
To help select the adhesive for your application, consult the charts below.
Each adhesive is rated in five critical categories.
High
Low
9. Initial Tack
High
Low
10. Ultimate Adhesion to Steel
Excellent
Poor
12. Long-Aging Capabilities
High
Low
13. Cost of Adhesives
Note: Rubber is the
lowest priced adhesive,
silicone is the highest.
500°F
400
300
200
100
0
-100
11. Temperature Ranges of Adhesives
PVC=Polyvinyl-
chloride
PE=Polyethylene PET=Polyester
MF=Metal Foil PTFE=Polyetra-
fluoroethylene
GC=Glass
Cloth
Key to Charts 1-8
R=Rubber
Adhesive
A=Acrylic
Adhesive
S=Silicone
Adhesive
Key to Charts 9-13