Application instructions
Before applying, the surface must be free from oil, solvent, water and dust. For best product performance, apply the tape at room temperature between 15°C and 35°C.
HVAC system tape
Scudoflex FSK Tape
FSK (Foil, Scrim & Kraft Paper) tapeFSK (Foil, Scrim & Kraft Paper) closing and sealing tape for Scudoflex and Gladitor Building Products insulation systems
Foil + Scrim + Kraft PaperBacking
-20 to +80Temperature range
25 / 30 ydStandard roll length
Product overview
Reliable closing and sealing for XLPE systems.
Scudoflex FSK Tape is a combination of Aluminum Foil, Scrim & Kraft Paper coated with a high performance solvent-based acrylic adhesive and protected by an easy release silicone paper liner. It is designed for specialized HVAC insulation applications for Scudoflex and Gladitor Building Products.
Product benefits
Features
- FSK backing provides a strong reinforcement and an excellent reflection of both heat and light.
- The aggressive adhesive offers long service life in outdoor as well as high humidity atmosphere.
- Suitable for masking in electroplating aluminum due to its non-contamination properties.
- The high-strength adhesive gives strong adhesion and holding power that provides a reliable and durable joint & seam sealing in insulation applications.
Recommended use
Applications
- For joining foil faced & rock wool insulation.
- For laminating parts of an air conditioning ducting system.
- For roofing applications like flashing, joints and insulations.
- Used for sealing and joining ducts which provides an excellent vapor barrier in refrigeration applications.
- For general purpose holding, patching sealing applications for indoor.
Technical data
Product specification
| Property | Unit | Specification | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backing Thickness | microns | 95 ± 5 | ASTM - D3652 |
| Total Thickness | microns | 135 ± 5 | ASTM - D3652 |
| Adhesion To Steel | g/inch | ≥ 1500 | ASTM - D3330 |
| Tensile Strength | N/inch² | ≥ 8500 | ASTM - D3759 |
| Elongation at Break | % | ≥ 2 | ASTM - D3759 |
| Shear Test | hours | ≥ 96 | ASTM - D3654 |
| Roll Ball Tack | mm | ≤120 | ASTM - D3121 |
| Temperature Range | °C | -20 to +80 | — |
Construction
BackingFoil + Scrim + Kraft Paper
AdhesiveSolvent Acrylic
ColorShiny Silver
LinerWhite Release Paper
Standard sizes
| Width (mm) | Length (yd) | Rolls / box |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | 25 / 30 | 24 |
| 72 | 25 / 30 | 16 |
| 96 | 25 / 30 | 12 |
Product document
Technical datasheet
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Storage
Store under normal room temperature and 50% RH in the original packaging.
Product expiry
Use within 12 months from the date of manufacturing.
Technical note
The values provided above are results of standard lab tests and are subject to variations. Users are to determine the suitability of the product for its intended purpose.