SP-AFT-45 Aluminium Foil Trace Heating Tape – 48mm x 45m
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SOLCO SP-AFT-45 Aluminium Foil Tape – 48mm x 45m
The SOLCO SP-AFT-45 is a 30-micron aluminium foil adhesive tape with a long-lasting, UV-resistant acrylic adhesive on one side and a protective release paper liner.
Designed for trace heating installation, the tape is primarily used to cover plastic pipework before fitting heating cable, helping to dissipate the heat generated.
It is also used to help secure heating cables to pipes and tanks.
Standard roll size: 48mm wide x 45m long, with a service temperature range of -40°C to +120°C.
Aluminium Foil Tape for Trace Heating
SOLCO identifies two principal applications for its aluminium foil tape.
Used to coat plastic pipe before installing the heating cable, helping to dissipate the heat produced.
Used to help affix heating cable to a tank or pipe.
Aluminium foil tape coated with a long-lasting, UV-resistant acrylic adhesive.
Supplied with release paper protecting the adhesive face of the tape.
Key Product Features
- Soft aluminium foil with 30-micron specification.
- Long-lasting, UV-resistant acrylic adhesive.
- Release paper protecting the adhesive surface.
- Standard width of 48mm and roll length of 45m.
- Operating service temperature of -40°C to +120°C.
- Manufacturer-stated short-term resistance to 140°C for a few minutes.
- Tested to BS 476 Parts 6 and 7; manufacturer states Class 1 and Class 0 fire performance.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | SP-AFT-45 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SOLCO Pyroelec |
| Reference | SP-AFT-45 |
| Product Type | Adhesive Aluminium Foil Tape |
| Foil Specification | 30 Micron |
| Adhesive | UV-Resistant Acrylic |
| Release Liner | Release Paper |
| Standard Width | 48mm |
| Standard Roll Length | 45m |
| Total Thickness | 120µm Including Release Liner |
| Application Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
| Service Temperature | -40°C to +120°C |
| Short-Term Temperature Exposure | 140°C for a Few Minutes |
| Shear | > 200 Hours |
| Tensile Strength | 95.5 N/25mm |
| Elongation | 5% |
| Peel Adhesion at 20 Minutes | 14.5 N/25mm |
| Peel Adhesion at 60 Minutes | 14.3 N/25mm |
| Peel Adhesion at 24 Hours | 19.4 N/25mm |
| Loop Tack | 12.0 N |
| Humidity Shear Test | > 4 Hours |
| Moisture Vapour Permeability | Less Than 1g/m²/24h at 38°C and 90% RH |
| Fire Testing | BS 476 Parts 6 and 7 |
| Manufacturer-Stated Fire Class | Class 1 and Class 0 |
| Storage | Normal Room Temperature |
Application and Surface Preparation
SOLCO specifies that surfaces to be bonded must be clean, dry and free from dust.
Manufacturer Application Guidance
- Apply within the -20°C to +50°C application temperature range.
- The surface must be free from ice and moisture.
- Bonding surfaces must be clean, dry and free from dust.
- If necessary, clean surfaces sparingly with a proprietary ketone-free solvent.
- Allow the cleaned surface to dry before applying the tape.
Storage: Normal room temperature.
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