Tape Division Services

• Custom Roll Slitting (1/8” to 56”)
• Die-Cutting to your Specifications
• Hand Cut
• Fabrications
• Custom Laminations, including Adhesives
• Specialty Extruded Foam Shapes and Configurations
• Stocking & Warehousing Services
• Custom Packaging & Delivery to your Specifications
• Development Assistance & Technical Support

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Closed Cell Sealing & Gasketing Tapes

Made of closed cell, compressible PVC, Polyethylene, Neoprene, Polyurethane and various other foams, usually with a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side.

Dry Foam Sealants, made from various thermoplastic and thermoset plastics and rubber blends. These products are particularly suited for use as seals, gaskets, cushioning, moisture & dust sealing, thermal barriers, glazing, separating, light leakage, acoustical barriers, vibration dampening, weather-stripping. Variations are more suited than others for use in particular applications, such as outdoor use, or the type of substrates being put in contact with the foam. Contact your Total Plastics Technical Service Representative for assistance in selecting the proper closed cell foam formulation for your application.

Formulations:

LOW DENSITY PVC FOAM: 5-7 lb. density, excellent conformability, flexible at low temperatures, engineered for easy compression

MEDIUM DENSITY PVC FOAM: 9-12 lb. density, multipurpose density ideal for light, air, and moisture seals

HIGH DENSITY PVC FOAM: 15-25 lb. density, firm density ideal for vibration dampening, and shock absorption

NEOPRENE BLEND FOAM: Excellent compression recovery and “dry” surface designed for open / close gasketing applications

NITRILE VINYL FOAM: Good recovery properties and more conformable than Neoprene Blend foam, good in open / close gasket applications

POLYETHYLENE FOAM: Low cost foam, designed for light to medium duty, low compression applications. Very low water absorption

POLYURETHANE FOAM: Available with or without adhesive, excellent tensile, compression recovery, and abrasion resistance properties, very low outgassing

ACRYLIC FOAM: Lightweight, medium density and strength, very conformable

STYRENE FOAM: Excellent thermal and moisture barrier. Limited configurations available

CORK & RUBBER BLEND: Anti-skid surface and extremely low compression set

Available In: Shape / Finish / Thickness / Width / Length / Color / Packaging

Shape: Rolls, strips, spools, sheets, die-cut and fabricated parts

Finish: Skinned or unskinned, limited textures available (depending on the particular type of foam)

Thickness: .010” – 12” (depending on the particular type of foam)

Width: 1/8” – 72” (depending on the particular type of foam)

Length: To 200’ (virtually unlimited on a custom basis)

Color: Black, Gray & White are most common (depending particular type of foam)

Packaging: Individually boxed, bagged, or bulk packed

Note: Not all formulations are available in every configuration

Typical Applications:
Electrical / Electronic control boxes – environmental door seal
• Van Conversions – window and door seals

• Truck Caps – seal between cap and truck body

• Cargo Trailer Manufacturing – lap joint seals, roof and floor line seals

• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) – thermal seals, vibration dampening

• Furniture Manufacturing – light and dust seals, acoustical seals, space fillers

• Lighting – light and dust seals, thermal dams

• Window & Door Manufacturing – glazing, thermal barriers, sash seals

• Construction Industry – curtain wall spacing and cushioning, skylight installation, thermal barriers, expansion joints, pre-fab. housing roof bows, log home joints, flashing seals, sound dampening, solar panels, stone assemblies, sheet metal joints, compression seals, gypsum board floor track, plenum seal

General Characteristics:

• Available with or without Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) on one side, or two

• Available with rubber, acrylic or silicone PSA, depending on the formulation

• Many densities and compression values available

• Foams are more dimensionally stable, will not run, ooze, drip, or slip while under compression

• Low deflection forces reduces deflection of adjacent materials

• Gray, Black, and White are the most common colors

• Wide service temperature range

• Wide application temperature range
• Fire-retardant ( UL & CSA ) formulations available

• Resistance to weather, fungi and oxidation, depending on the formulation

• Excellent conformability to curved or irregular surfaces, depending on the formulation

• Excellent shock and sound absorption properties

• Cleaner and easier to apply than pumpable sealants

• Wide range of thickness’ and widths available

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Open Cell Sealing & Gasketing Tapes

Made of open cell, compressible PVC, Polyethylene, Polyurethane and various other foams, intended for use in dry applications.

Open cell foam sealants and gasketing materials are usually less expensive and more compressible than closed cell materials. Open cell foams, particularly, are intended for use in specific applications. Because of their open cell structure, most are not used in environmentally sensitive areas, such as outdoors or high humidity areas, mainly due to their characteristic of absorbing / wicking moisture. These foams are very conformable and have excellent sound absorption qualities.

Formulations:

POLYETHER FOAM: Inexpensive, soft and compressible, general purpose foam that will perform marginally well in outdoor applications

POLYESTER FOAM: Very similar in characteristics to polyether, except it can be UL rated, is somewhat stiffer, absorbs sound better, but will degrade outdoors

HIGH DENSITY PVC FOAM: 15-25 lb. density, firm density ideal for vibration dampening, and shock absorption

POLYEHTYLENE FOAM: Various versions available. Non crosslinked can be open cell and is usually found in spacer, dunnage, and cushioning applications

NEOPRENE SPONGE FOAM: Blended material with excellent compression recovery and anti-skid properties

MICROCELLULAR POLYURETHANE FOAM: One of the best foams for abrasion resistance, compression recovery / resistance, shock absorption, and low outgassing

Available In: Shape / Finish / Thickness / Width / Length / Color / Packaging

Shape: Rolls, strips, spools, sheets, die-cut and fabricated parts

Finish: Skinned or unskinned, limited textures available (depending on the particular type of foam)

Thickness: .020” – 6” (depending on the particular type of foam)

Width: 1/8” – 72” (depending on the particular type of foam)

Length: To 200’ (virtually unlimited on a custom basis)

Color: Black, Gray, & White are most common (depending particular type of foam)

Packaging: Individually boxed, bagged, or bulk packed

Note: Not all formulations are available in every configuration

Typical Applications:
Environmental – dust & dirt seals, water and moisture seals

• Lighting – light dams, space fillers

• Mechanical – vibration dampening, cushioning

• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) – air filters, sound absorption, thermal barriers and insulating

• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) – padding, shock absorbers, gaskets, filters

General Characteristics:

• Available with or without Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) on one side, or two

• Available with rubber or acrylic adhesive, both direct coated and on a carrier

• Many densities and compression values available

• Foams are dimensionally stable, will not run, ooze, drip, or slip while under compression

• Low deflection reduces movement of adjacent materials

• Gray, Black, and White are the most common colors

• Wide application temperature range

• Fire-retardant ( UL & CSA ) formulations available

• Resistance to weather, fungi & oxidation, depending on the formulation

• Excellent conformability to curved or irregular surfaces, depending on the formulation

• Excellent shock & sound absorption properties

• Cleaner and easier to apply than pumpable sealants

• Wide range of thickness’ and widths available

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General Purpose Mounting Tapes

Include Acrylic, Polyurethane and Polyethylene foam substrates, utilizing either acrylic or rubber based adhesives and are designed for use in less demanding applications.

General Purpose mounting tapes can be either open or closed cell, depending on the foam substrate used. Closed cell mounting tapes are usually stronger and can perform in a wider variety of applications. These tapes, because of the foam substrate, are energy-dissipating and are ideal for severe exterior (closed cell) applications. The most versatile, polyurethane, is durable in all weather conditions, and provides resistance against UV light, extreme temperatures, fungi, oxidation and ozone. Aside from outstanding weatherability, these materials offer excellent mechanical bonding properties and are formulated for quick-stick and ultra-high bond strength. Some of these materials, depending on the manufacturer have no VOC ( Volatile Organic Compound ) emissions.

Formulations:

POLYURETHANE FOAM: High density, thin gauge, ultra-high bond tape, using an aggressive acrylic adhesive system. Urethane is very conformable allowing maximum surface contact between attached substrates. Urethane mounting tape reduces distortion of mating surfaces by distributing stress within the bond through excellent mechanical properties of the foam.

ACRYLIC FOAM: Usually medium density, used almost exclusively by 3M, Lightweight and available in many formulations, depending on the application. Adhesive system is also an acrylic.

POLYETHYLENE FOAM: Closed cell, low density foam substrate used with either a rubber or acrylic based adhesive system. Depending upon the application, either adhesive system can be expected to form a permanent bond. Rubber based adhesives offer the best quick stick properties in a polyethylene tape. polyethylene is better suited for interior or hidden applications, mainly due to its poor UV light resistance.

TRANSFER ADHESIVES: These products are usually clear or translucent and are considered a dry pressure sensitive tape without a carrier. Some products can be dispensed with a gun and are intended for use in many applications, including low profile areas requiring a very thin bonding system.

DOUBLE-COATED TRANSFER FILMS: Very similar to standard transfer adhesives except for the use of a carrier, sandwiched under, or between the adhesive. These products are offered in a wide variety of options for adhesive system; rubber or acrylic, tackiness, removable to permanent, and carrier; polyester, poly vinyl chloride, tissue paper etc…

Available In: Shape / Finish / Thickness / Width / Length / Color / Packaging

Shape: Rolls, strips, spools, sheets, die-cut and fabricated parts

Finish: Smooth (usually not applicable)

Thickness: Less than .002” – .125” (depending on the particular type of foam)

Width: 1/8” – 56” (depending on the particular type of foam)

Length: To 2,000 yards (greatly varies, depending on the particular type of foam or adhesive)

Color: Black, Gray, White, Clear and Translucent are most common (depending particular type of foam or adhesive)

Packaging: Individually boxed, bagged, or bulk packed

Note: Not all formulations are available in every configuration

Typical Applications:
Emblem and ornamentation attachment

• Signs and nameplates

• Window Muntin Bar attachment

• Panel Stiffeners

• Trailer Roof Bows

• Weather Stripping

• Body Side Molding attachment

• Security Glass Lamination

• OEM (original equipment manufacturers) designed application

General Characteristics:

Quick stick speeds application

• Excellent environmental resistance, depending on the foam.

• Reduction or elimination of liquid adhesives, screws, rivets, welds, and subsequent surface finishing enhances productivity and aesthetics.

• Distributes stress over a large area, thus eliminating distortion.

• Prevents corrosion of two dissimilar metals by eliminating contact between them.

• Reduces noise by reducing vibration.

• Reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating more costly adhesives and fasteners, and by increasing productivity.

• Helps in relieving stress forces caused by thermal expansion and contraction between bonded parts, thereby maintaining the bond during temperature cycles and fluctuations.

• Elimination of mechanical fasteners saves time, increases productivity, reduces costs and improves overall product appearance.

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High Performance Mounting Tapes

Energy-dissipating, closed cell foam substrates with a high performance acrylic adhesive on both sides, designed for the most demanding of applications.

High Performance mounting tapes are usually closed cell and are intended for both interior and exterior applications. Closed cell foam mounting tapes are stronger and are designed to offer excellent shear, peel, and tensile properties. These tapes are intended to be used in applications requiring a permanent bond, with the exception of some transfer and double-coated film tapes, which have many options in both carrier and adhesive system. These tapes use a ultra-high bond acrylic adhesive system, and offer many design possibilities. Quick stick adhesion does not necessarily guarantee the best bond, these high performance mounting tapes are designed to “wet-out” (make contact with bonding surfaces) across the substrate for 24 hours before reaching their ultimate holding capacity.

Formulations:

POLYURETHANE FOAM: High density, thin gauge, ultra-high bond tape, using an aggressive acrylic adhesive system. Urethane is very conformable allowing maximum surface contact between attached substrates. Urethane mounting tape reduces distortion of mating surfaces by distributing stress within the bond through excellent mechanical properties of the foam.

ACRYLIC FOAM: Usually medium density, used almost exclusively in 3M VHB’s. Lightweight and available in many formulations, depending on the application. Adhesive system is also an acrylic.

Available In: Shape / Finish / Thickness / Width / Length / Color / Packaging

Shape: Rolls, strips, spools, sheets, die-cut and fabricated parts

Finish: Smooth (usually not applicable)

Thickness: .010” – .125” (depending on the particular type of foam)

Width: 1/8” – 56” (depending on the particular type of foam)

Length: To 200’ (virtualy unlimited on a custom basis)

Color: Black, Gray, White and Olive Green (depending particular type of foam used)

Packaging: Individually boxed, bagged, or bulk packed

Note: Not all formulations are available in every configuration

Typical Applications:

• Advertising and Display assemblies – parts bonding, graphics attachment

• Air Conditioning Equipment – seam seals, sheet metal bonding

• Appliances – emblem and accessory attachment, stiffener bonding

• Boats and Recreational Vehicles – fastener elimination, seam bonding/sealing

• Buildings: portable and mobile – panel attachment, roof bow attachment

• Control Boxes and Panels – wire management device attachment

• Coolers and Refrigeration – sheet metal bonding, moisture sealing

• Furniture – trim and fabric attachment

• Signage – graphics and installation

• Windows – glass glazing and muntin bar attachment

• Transportation – trailer, emergency vehicles, fastener/rivet replacement

• Glass Manufacturing – security glass laminating

• Weather Stripping and Weather Stripping attachment

• Body Side Molding attachment

• OEM (original equipment manufacturers) designed applications

General Characteristics:

Acrylic adhesive provides durable bond

• Quick stick speeds application

• Smooth surface promotes maximum surface contact and adhesive “wet-out”

• Absorbs vibration, reduces noise

• Mitigates effects of temperature-induced expansion and contraction

• Helps prevent corrosion by eliminating contact between dissimilar materials

• Reduces or eliminates mechanical fasteners, liquid adhesives, and welds

• Excellent holding power in extreme cold

• Excellent all-weather aging properties and chemical resistance

• Conforms fully to contoured surfaces, depending on the formulation

• Distributes stress over a large area, thus eliminating distortion

• Elimination of mechanical fasteners saves time, increases productivity, reduces costs and improves overall product performance

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HIGH PERFORMANCE TAPES & FABRICS

Designed for high temperature, corrosive and electrical applications – made from a variety of films and fabrics.

High Performance tapes consist of many types of films, fabrics, and adhesives. The special characteristics of this family of tapes make them ideally suited for temperature extremes, chemical resistance, abrasion and tear resistance, non-stick applications, low coefficient of friction, and electrical/electronic special dielectric areas, or any combination of these.

Formulations:

SKIVED TEFLON: Offers higher elongation and greater conformability. Strength is good, abrasion resistance and low friction properties make skived Teflon a versatile choice in many applications.

HIGH MODULUS SKIVED TEFLON: A combination of low elongation, high tensile strength and excellent dielectric strength makes high modulus PTFE an excellent insulation tape. Used in the composite industry for taping contours, and the packaging industry

HIGH MODULUS EXTRUDED TEFLON: The excellent conformability and release properties of the Teflon backing along with the high temperature clean release silicone adhesive make this tape perfect for composite lay-up, roller wrapping, plate masking and other applications where costly clean up is a problem.

ORIENTED PTFE: The high temperature resistance and durability and anti-stick properties of oriented PTFE make it ideal for use as a release surface. It is used as the release surface for heat sealers during portion packet packaging.

FEP TEFLON FILM: Has many of the properties of PTFE, but is optically clear and limited to applications with temperatures under 400 F. FEP film should be used when optical clarity is required.

KAPTON POLYIMIDE: Provide the best class 180 insulation available. Typical applications include splicing and wrapping of cables and wires. Also as masking for wave soldering of printed circuit boards. They also offer superior dielectric strength, and excellent tear and abrasion resistance.

PTFE/GLASS FABRIC: Teflon coated fiberglass fabric is designed to operate in demanding temperature and chemical environments. The unique properties of Teflon, combined with the exceptional strength and durability of glass fabric, make this material very well suited for a variety of industries, including packaging, aerospace, automotive and electronics.

CONDUCTIVE PTFE / GLASS FABRIC: Possesses conductive properties and can be grounded to eliminate static electricity.

FOIL GLASS: The high temperature resistance of foil glass makes it an ideal plasma or flame spray masking tape. It can withstand temperatures up to 500 F without slipping. Because of its strength and flexibility, foil glass is used by the aerospace and automotive industries as a wire harness bundling tape in engine components. This allows for easy wrapping of complex shapes and minimizes wrinkling during the flexing of cables.

SILICONE GLASS: Silicone glass is the ideal product for the thermal spray industry. It is made from a flame retardant silicone rubber/glass cloth fabric which is coated with a high temperature adhesive. It can withstand high temperatures while remaining abrasion resistant and highly conformable.

ALUMINUM FOIL: Are available in a variety of thickness’, coated with either acrylic or silicone adhesive.

GLASS FABRIC: Is the optimal combination of versatility, high temperature performance and economy when the chemical and physical properties of Teflon and silicone are not required. Ideal for many electrical and mechanical applications.

UHMW/POLYETHYLENE: Is more abrasion resistant than PTFE films. It resists puncture and gouging under pressure and load. It is the ideal material to prolong the life of conveyor belts and protect chute guide rails and bearings. UHMW is the ideal material for preventing squeaks and rattles. It is FDA approved and suitable to temperatures up to 225 F.

Available In: Shape / Finish / Thickness / Width / Length / Color / Packaging

Shape: Rolls, strips, spools, sheets, die-cut and fabricated parts

Finish: Smooth to very smooth (depending on the type of material)

Thickness: .001” – .125” (depending on the particular type of material)

Width: Less than 1/8” – 56” (depending on the particular type of material)

Length: 18, 36 to 72 yeards are the most common (virtualy unlimited on a custom basis)

Color: N/A

Packaging: Individually boxed, bagged, or bulk packed

Note: Not all formulations are available in every configuration

Typical Applications:

• Packaging – heat sealing, non-stick surfaces

• Aerospace – electrical / electronic insulating

• Composite Manufacturing – lay-up and masking areas

• Computer Manufacturing – wave soldering of printed circuit boards and wiring insulation, grounding devices

• Automotive – anti-squeak and rattle, electrical insulation, wear areas

• Food Processing – direct food contact, anti-stick and wear applications

• General Manufacturing – corrosion resistant areas, slide and wear applications involving conveyors and slides, flame spray masking

General Characteristics:

Available with or without Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA), on one side, or two

• Available with acrylic or silicone adhesive

• High temperature resistance, depending on the material

• Chemical resistance

• Electrical insulation and dielectric properties, depending on the material

• Low coefficient of friction

• Tear resistance

• Abrasion resistance

• Conformable, depending on the material

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Extrusions & Specialty Items

Include a wide offering form standard profiles to custom extrusions and shapes, made from thermoplastic and thermoset polymers.

The extrusion and profile family of sealing and gasketing products is very large and diverse. Thermoplastic and Thermoset materials are the most common. Closed cell foam and dense polymer extrusions are available in continuous lengths, intricate profile shapes and a multitude of colors. Extrusions are used for reasons of economy, based on large volumes, custom specifications, type of seal, and environment and mechanics of their application. These extrusions are available as “off the shelf” standard profiles, custom profiles manufactured to specification, and with or without Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA). Materials used in extruding foam and solid profiles do have limitations in size and wall thickness that need to be considered early in the design phase.

Formulations:

PVC FOAM: Offers wide range of compression deflection ratios with excellent water and moisture sealing benefits. Available in NSF and UL formulations.

EDPM (ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE-DIENE-MONOMER): Foam Popular choice because of its excellent ozone, weathering and aging resistance. Also has great water and steam resistance and maintains flexibility at low temperatures. Chemical resistance is limited to non-solvent based products.

NEOPRENE (POLYCHLOROPRENE): Has moderate resistance to solvent based chemicals and exhibits good flame, flex cracking (in moderate temperatures), and weathering resistance. Does not do well in contact with oxygenated and aromatic solvents. Excellent all-purpose elastomer with just a few limitations.

NITRILE (ACRYLONTRILE-BUTADIENE): Very good resistance to oil and gasoline. Abrasion resistance is above average. It is superior to neoprene in solvent resistance, but is not recommended for applications where it is exposed to severe weather.

FLUOROELASTOMERS: Provide premium performance and long-term durability and reliance in very harsh and corrosive environments. Exceptionally resistant to heat aging and a wide range of fuels, solvents, and chemicals. They are also resistant to ozone, weathering, oxygen, sunlight, and are inherently more flame retardant than hydrocarbon rubbers. They do have poor resistance to ketones, esters, ethers, amines, and aqueous bases.

TPE (THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS): Are materials with the properties and performance of rubbers but are manufactured similar to thermoplastics. Performance characteristics are similar to that of conventional thermosets such as natural rubber, SBR, EPDM or neoprene. The key to using TPE’s is in their flame resistance, flex fatigue and ozone resistance qualities.

SBR (STYRENE-BUTADIENE-RUBBER): Known for its excellent impact strength, good resilience, tensile strength and abrasion resistance. Maintains flexibility at very low temperatures. Not a good choice in applications involving UV light and ozone.

SILICONE (POLYSILOXANE): Features excellent resistance to ozone, sunlight and oxidation, and is very color stable. It also remains flexible at low temperatures, has outstanding resistance to high heat, low compression set and is a very good electrical insulator. Strength and chemical resistance to solvents are its weaker points.

NOREX FOAM EXTRUSIONS: Proprietary PVC manufactured by Norton Performance Plastics Corporation, closed cell, skinned material, available in a variety of shapes and profiles. Available with or without PSA. Excellent water, moisture, and thermal seal with very good conformability properties.

NOREX BUTYL-COATED FOAM EXTRUSIONS: Proprietary compressible PVC foam inner core with coating of high tack butyl, manufactured by Norton Performance Plastics Corporation. Very unique, and popular product that combines the duel characteristics of the compression recovery of a PVC foam with the water and moisture sealing benefits of 100 % butyl. This product adheres quickly and cleanly to most surfaces.

NORPRENE FOAM EXTRUSIONS: Proprietary extruded thermoplastic elastomer foam sealant with or without PSA, manufactured by Norton Performance Plastics Corporation. Offers excellent heat aging, chemical, heat, and compression set resistance. Compatible with all glazing sheets tested (contact a Total Plastics Technical Representative for complete list or to arrange for testing). Excellent choice for demanding applications.

DYNAFOAM: Proprietary system, manufactured by Norton Performance Plastics Corporation. Dynafoam is a unique, one component rubber modified polyester that applies in a similar manner as hot melts, yet is a thermosetting material that cures to a flexible cellular rubber gasket. Application techniques allow you to automatically create and apply, in one step, a single gasket whose profile can be a multitude of shapes. Designed for automation, it enhances productivity in large volume applications.

Available In: Shape / Finish / Thickness / Width / Length / Color / Packaging

Shape: Rolls, spools, cut-to-length and fabricated parts

Finish: Depends on the selected material and customer specifications

Thickness: Multitude available, both as a standard and on a custom basis

Width: Multitude available, both as a standard and on a custom basis

Length: Virtually unlimited, depending on material and size of the put-up desired

Color: Multitude available, depending on the material. Black, White and Gray are very common, although primary colors, and custom colors can be addressed

Packaging: Individually boxed, bagged, or bulk packed

Note: Not all formulations are available in every configuration

Typical Applications:

• Refrigeration – panel, door, and cover seals

• Electrical / Electronic control boxes – environmental door seals

• Van Conversion – window and door seals

• Truck Caps – window and door seals

• Cargo Trailer Manufacturing – door and access door / panel seals

• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) – thermal seals, door seals

• Furniture Manufacturing – light and dust seals, acoustical seals and barriers

• Lighting – light and dust seals, thermal dams

• Window & Door Manufacturing – glazing, thermal barriers, sash seals

• Construction Industry – skylight installation, thermal barriers, expansion
joints, flashing seals, stone assembly, sheet metal joints, compression seals, plenum seals

General Characteristics:

Available with or without Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA), on one side, or two

• Available with or without Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) on one side

• Available with rubber, acrylic or silicone adhesive

• Many densities and compression values available

• Foams are more dimensionally stable, will not run ooze, or slip while under compression

• Low deflection forces reduces movement of adjacent materials

• Many color options

• Wide service temperature range

• Wide application temperature range

• Fire-retardant (UL & CSA) formulations available

• Resistance to weather, fungi and oxidation, depending on the formulation
• Excellent conformability to curved and irregular surfaces, depending on the formulation

• Cleaner and easier to apply that pumpable sealants

• Extrusions have a “skin” substantially eliminating open surface cells, depending on the formulation

• Long spooled lengths are economical for extended production runs

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Glazing Tapes

Specialty foam tapes made from PVC, Polyethylene and Polyurethane and are designed for use in glazing applications from residential windows to high-rise construction.

Glazing tapes, and related products, are designed to resist air and water infiltration, to provide a long-lasting, dependable glazing of windows, storefronts, skylights and other building systems. Many glazing tapes are also designed to add structural integrity. The most common forms of glazing are: interior glazing, sheltered glazing, moderate glazing, severe glazing, 2-sided structural glazing, 4-sided structural glazing and structural mounting of panel systems. Curtain Wall systems also use glazing materials, as does a multitude of industry using glass and plastic panels.

Formulations:

NORSEAL V740: PVC foam sealant with pressure sensitive adhesive on one side is ideal for interior glazing applications. Seals instantly, resists flanking noise.

NORSEAL V980 / V990: PVC foam sealant with pressure sensitive adhesive on both sides. It resists weathering, oxidation, ultra violet exposure, detergents, and industrial atmospheres, for a long lasting seal. When properly sized, foam substrate seals effectively without requiring shim.

NORGLAZE: Unique polyolefin, closed cell foam tape with aggressive pressure sensitive adhesive, on one side or two. Developed for residential window glazing applications requiring structural assisted glazing tape. Exceed AAMA 810.1 specification.

T-BOND II V2200 For shop glazing. This semi-rigid foam spacer is ideal for two or four sided structural glazing under shop fabrication conditions. Compatible with the silicone sealants and materials most frequently used for structural glazing and cladding (contact a Total Plastics Technical Representative for details). Facilitates complete curing of structural silicone.

THERMALBOND V2100 The ideal spacer for field glazing of high-rise structures. Trusted by architects and specifiers in hundreds of curtain wall applications around the world. Simplifies design, handles easily, and applies quickly to speed production. Dimensional stability adds precision to final assembly, facilitates uniform joints. Compatible with the silicone sealants and materials most frequently used for structural glazing and cladding (contact a Total Plastics Technical Representative for details). Facilitates complete curing of structural silicone.

Available In: Shape / Finish / Thickness / Width / Length / Color / Packaging

Shape: Rolls, strips, spools, sheets, die-cut and fabricated parts

Finish: Smooth (usually not applicable)

Thickness: 1/32” – 1/2” (depending on foam type)

Width: 1/8” – 56”

Length: To 200’ (virtually unlimited on a custom basis)

Color: White, Black or Gray

Packaging: Individually boxed, bagged, or bulk packed

Note: Not all formulations are available in every configuration

Typical Applications:

• Interior Glazing

• Sheltered Glazing

• Moderate Glazing

• Severe Glazing

• 2-Sided Structural Glazing

• 4-Sided Structural Glazing

• Structural Mounting of Stone Veneer and Curtain Wall Systems

General Characteristics:

• Installation is fast, simple and clean. Substrate may not require a primer or adhesion promoter
• Does not require mixing and is not limited by “pot-life”
• Does not require pumping equipment or tiring hand operated caulk guns
• No objectionable odors
• Stays cleaner because adhesive faces are protected with a paper or poly liner until ready to install, and it has no exposed tacky surfaces to attract dirt.
• Since there is no cure time, the seal is made instantly
• Provides for uniform sight lines without hand tooling, oozing, or cold flow of sealant
• Allows for installation through a wider range of temperatures with consistent quality
• When properly sized, these tapes seal without shimming
• Adhesive keeps the tape in place while the unit is assembled. Double-faced V980 / V990 aids in assembly of glazing, without clamps or sagging
• These tapes remain resilient throughout a long service life
• The conformability of these tapes ensure water and air are sealed out even in joints with high movement

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