MT-A7729 is a high-strength, aluminum foil tape that’s primarily used to seal joints for foam core insulation boards and to join and seam flexible air duct seams and connections. With a flame-retardant and cold-weather, acrylic adhesive, the aluminum foil tape provides good reliability across high and low temperatures. The tape also conforms well to a variety of surfaces and provides a strong bond.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE TAPE
The most common applications for the aluminum foil tape include:
- sealing lap joints
- providing a vapor seal on foil faced board
- joining and sealing flexible air duct seams and connections
FEATURES OF THE TAPE
Features of the aluminum foil tape include:
- initial quick stick
- conforms well to a variety of surfaces
- low MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate)
- mold resistant
- paper liner is easy to remove and protects the adhesive from contaminants
- coated with a flame retardant, cold weather acrylic adhesive
TAPE ADHESIVE
The tape has an acrylic adhesive.
WEATHER RESISTANCE
The aluminum foil tape is weather resistant:
- cold weather acrylic adhesive
- good reliability across low and high temperatures
TAPE SIZES
The aluminum foil tape is available in the following size:
- 3 inches by 50 yards / 72 mm x 46 m
TAPE COLORS
The aluminum foil tape is available in off white.
WHO USES THE TAPE
The tape is most commonly used by:
- insulation contractors
- HVAC contractors
- general contractors
- appliance contractors
- automotive shops
ECHOtape PART NUMBER
The part number for this tape is MT-A7729.
Applications
- Use to seal lap joints and acts as a vapor seal on foil faced board
- Use to join and seal flexible air ducts seams and connections
Features & Benefits
- An initial quick stick helps speed up application
- Low MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate)
- Mold resistant
- Easy to remove paper liner
Technical Data
SIZES | 2.83 in x 50 yd | 72mm x 45,72m |
CARRIER | 2 mil Off White Aluminum Foil |
ADHESIVE | Acrylic |
RELEASE LINER | Siliconized Paper |
TOTAL THICKNESS | 3.6 mils |
TENSILE | 17 lbs/in |
ADHESION | 72 oz/in |
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE | -4°F to 104°F ~ (0°C to 40°C) |
SERVICE TEMPERATURE | -31°F to 248°F ~ (-35°C to 120°C) |
COLOR | Off White |
CLASSIFIED UL | General Use Tape Surface Burning Characteristics 38MP – Applied to Inorganic Reinforced Cement Board |
FLAME SPREAD | 0 |
SMOKE DEVELOPED | 0 |
TESTED IN BOTH TWO 48 MM AND TWO 72 MM WIDE LONGITUDINAL STRIPS SPACED 8 IN (203 MM) ON CENTER. | Tape coverage: 21 percent (48 mm) and 32 percent (72 mm) of the exposed test sample area. |
Storage & Usage Conditions
Store tape in its original packaging away from direct sunlight and in a cool and dry area. For optimum performance, tape should be used within 12 months of date of shipment. Tape works best when applied to a surface that is clean, dry and free of grease, oil or other contaminants.
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