Reinforced tape: unique properties and applications

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Among the many newfangled materials that have appeared recently, reinforced tape has become widespread.

The scope of its application is quite wide. That is why the production of this insulating material is in great demand.

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What is reinforced tape? It is considered one of the types of aluminum film, indispensable in construction work. Like its "big brother", reinforced tape is an adhesive tape, which is most often needed for insulating work. Typically, this material is made from cotton fabric. In the process of further manufacturing, it is laminated with polyethylene.

There is another version of this product - fiberglass reinforced tape. Such a product is an improved version of any kind of tape and has a lot of advantages.

Secrets of the popularity of reinforced tape

What are the advantages of this adhesive tape?

Why did it supplant all other types of insulating andbuilding materials. And there are many reasons for this.

1. Reinforced tape has dielectric properties. It does not conduct current, so using it as an insulating agent is very beneficial. The price is cheaper, but the quality of work is the same.
2. High strength makes the tape almost impossible to break. And this is quite convenient, because not every material can withstand heavy mechanical loads.
3. It is virtually indestructible, making it a secure retainer.
4. Durability. These tapes are highly durable. They do not lose their properties even after several years of use.
5. Adaptive tapes made using fiberglass have excellent heat resistance in addition to all these abilities. They easily tolerate elevated temperatures. In terms of technical characteristics, the performance of these tapes exceeds all other materials by 7 times. That's a pretty impressive number.

Scope of adhesive tape

The wide use of this material has ensured its popularity and success. Most often, reinforced tape is used:

• In air conditioning and ventilation works.
• As joint joints for pipe insulation.
• For vapor barrier devices.
• As a sealing and protective agent (for example, when it is necessary to protect equipment from moisture, dust, etc.).



• In the production of household appliances (usually in microwave ovens, refrigerators).
• For packing any type of cargo.
• Reinforced adhesive tape - black or any other dark color - used to repair rubber hoses or car seats.

Rules of application

In order for reinforced tape to retain all its properties and be used with maximum efficiency, several rules should be followed.

1. It is better to store this material in a dry place where the temperature does not exceed +25 degrees.
2. Relative humidity in the room should not exceed 50%.
3. At temperatures less than +10, it is better not to use ordinary reinforced tape.

In general, the low cost and unique properties of this material make it literally indispensable for both construction and packaging.