Cold Weather Tape
for Low Temperature Bonding
Cold weather conditions during winter months can greatly impact the performance of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes. Under these conditions, it’s critical to use a low-temperature adhesive tape with a specifically formulated adhesive designed to be applied at low temperature.
Low Temperature Tape Technical Data
How Cold Temperatures Impact Adhesive Tape
Generally, adhesive tapes use pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The adhesion of PSA relies on the wet-ability of the adhesive, the greater the wet-ability, the more surface area the adhesive covers resulting in high initial bond strength.
Most adhesive tapes require a minimum application temperature of 15°C. Ideal application temperatures are between 20°C and 40°C. These temperatures make the PSA very flexible and enable maximum bond strength. Both adhesives and substrates require these conditions.
During cold weather conditions the wet-ability is reduced as the adhesive loses flexibility and becomes hard and brittle which impacts the bond strength of the adhesive.
All-Weather Adhesive Foam Tape for Cold Temperatures
If the temperature of the surface you are bonding, or if the adhesive temperature is less than 15°C, we recommend using an adhesive tape exclusively designed to handle low temperature bonding.
Features and benefits:
- High-density foam carrier
- Advanced technology low-temperature acrylic adhesive
- Functions well at sub-zero temperatures
- Capable of performing even in temperatures as low as -12°C
- Can provide prolonged adhesion under harsh conditions
Applications for Low Temperature Adhesive Tape
All-weather adhesive foam tape is used in critical applications across many different manufacturing industries that require consistent performance throughout the year in all environmental conditions.
- Automotive components
- External aircraft components
- Oil rig signage
- Deep sea exploration
- General outdoor sign fabrication
- All year round mounting and bonding of fascia's
- Plastic trunking and capping
- Glazing bars
What if Conditions are Below -12°C?
Depending on the application, if the conditions are below -12°C it’s advisable to consult a member of our Technical Support Team during the initial phase of the project to establish suitability.
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