Features & Applications
Applications for the Tape
The most common applications for the aluminum foil tape include:
- Sealing joints and seams of foil-faced insulation materials (UL 723 classified, CAN/ULC-S102)
- Seaming foil faced insulation
- Seaming FSK systems (Foil Scrim Kraft systems)
Features of the Tape
Features of the aluminum foil tape include:
- Initial quick stick
- Outstanding sealing and patching performance
- Maximum conformability
- Low MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate)
- Mold resistant
- Paper liner is easy to remove
- Coated with a flame-retardant solvent acrylic adhesive
Tape Adhesive
The tape has an acrylic adhesive.
Weather Resistance
The aluminum foil tape is weather resistant:
- Can be used indoors and outdoors
- Superior stick at normal operating temperatures
- Great performance at low temperatures
Tape Sizes
The aluminum foil tape is available in the following sizes:
- 2 inches by 50 yards / 48 mm x 46 m
- 3 inches by 50 yards / 72 mm x 46 m
Tape Colors
The aluminum foil tape is available in silver.
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-A7772.
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