What is Insulation Tape?
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Acrylic adhesives can either be water-based (this is also referred to as emulsion or dispersion) or solvent-based. Water-based are slower drying compared to solvent-based systems but generally solvent-based acrylic systems have better resistance to other solvents, chemicals and water. Comparatively, water-based systems are less expensive than their solvent-based counter parts.
Widths range from one-half of an inch (12 millimeters) to 6 inches (144 millimeters), and available colors are:
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Tape thickness is usually measured in the United States in “mils”, or thousandths of an inch (1/1000”). The thickness can be measured from the bottom of the adhesive surface to the top of the outer surface or simply the film itself. In most cases, the thicker the tape the stronger and more durable it is. This is referred to as tensile strength. Thinner tape tends to be used for lightweight or temporary applications whereas thicker material is required for sealing heavy boxes and other heavy-duty applications. Duct tape is a great example of a thick adhesive roll whereas painting tape is often very thin and hand tearable.


Polyethylene film tape (6350X) is a 5.5-mil thick tape with acrylic rubber adhesive. This film tape is flexible, conformable, durable, and chemical resistant. It is also resistant to tears, punctures, and abrasions, which makes it a good protective tape. It is also a good barrier tape for gas and moisture-proofing. Taping with polyethylene film tape produces a permanent bond with no edge bleeding.