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Vacuum bag sealant tape, also known as vacuum bagging tape or seal tape, is a crucial component in the vacuum bagging process, widely employed in the production of composite materials. This tacky, pressure-sensitive tape is designed to provide an airtight seal between the vacuum bag film and the tool or mold surface. It ensures that the vacuum pressure is maintained throughout the curing process, which is essential for achieving optimal consolidation and compaction of the composite laminate.
Reliable Seal:
The primary advantage of vacuum bag sealant tape is its ability to create a secure, leak-proof seal. This ensures that the vacuum pressure is consistently applied across the composite material, essential for producing high-quality parts.
High-Temperature Resistance:
Many vacuum bag sealant tapes are formulated to withstand high temperatures, making them suitable for use in processes that involve elevated curing temperatures, such as those required for advanced thermoset resins.
Versatility:
Sealant tapes come in various formulations to match different applications and materials. They can adhere to a wide range of surfaces, including metallic, fiberglass, and composite molds.
Easy to Use:
The tape is straightforward to apply and remove. It can be easily positioned and repositioned on the mold or tool surface, and it typically leaves no residue upon removal, simplifying the cleanup process.
Compatibility:
Vacuum bag sealant tape is compatible with most vacuum bagging films and processes, including autoclave, oven, and room-temperature curing, making it a versatile choice for different composite manufacturing techniques.
Mold Preparation:
The mold or tool surface is cleaned and prepared for the application of composite materials.
Application of Tape:
Sealant tape is applied along the perimeter of the mold or on the surface where the vacuum bag will need to adhere. Care is taken to ensure no gaps or wrinkles that could compromise the vacuum seal.
Laying Up:
Composite materials, such as fabrics impregnated with resin, are laid onto the mold in the desired orientation and thickness.
Bagging:
A vacuum bag film is placed over the lay-up and sealed against the tape to enclose the materials and mold completely. The tape ensures an airtight seal is formed around the edges.
Vacuum Application:
A vacuum pump is connected to extract air from inside the bag, applying pressure that compacts the composite materials against the mold.
Curing:
The part is cured under vacuum pressure, with heat applied if necessary based on the resin system's requirements.
Demolding:
After curing, the vacuum bag is removed, the sealant tape is peeled away from the mold surface, and the finished composite part is extracted.
Code | Max Temperature | Color | Solids | Roll Size |
LTS90 | 150°C | Black | 100% | 15m*12mm*3mm |
SM5130 | 204°C continuous | Grey | 100% | 9.14m*12m*3mm |
*Specific products could be made according to customers'requirements.
Welcome to Hitex Insulation, your one-stop destination for high-quality high-temperature fabrics and textiles. Our company specializes in providing a wide range of products that cater to thermal insulation, welding protection, fire-fighting, and sealing applications, among others.
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