Chemical & Solvent Resistance Tapes
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Technical Overview
Chemical and solvent resistance tapes are formulated to withstand exposure to harsh cleaning agents, industrial solvents (e.g., acetone, MEK, IPA), fuels, oils, and hydraulic fluids without dissolving the adhesive, degrading the carrier, or delaminating. This specialized performance is achieved through highly inert carriers (such as PTFE, Polyimide, or specific polyesters) and chemically resistant adhesive systems (often cross-linked acrylic or high-purity silicone).
Key performance verification involves immersion or wipe testing against specific solvents to measure the retention of peel adhesion and visual integrity. These tapes are critical for sealing, masking, and bundling applications in chemical processing, automotive engine bays, and electronics manufacturing (e.g., cleaning and degreasing stages).
Why Choose Us
Differentiating Attributes
- Carrier and Adhesive Inertness: Formulated using highly stable materials that are chemically non-reactive to a wide range of organic solvents, strong acids, and bases, preventing material breakdown.
- High Peel Retention After Exposure: Maintains high bond strength even after prolonged immersion or exposure to specified chemicals, ensuring the mask or seal integrity is not compromised.
- Extreme Temperature Capability: Often paired with high-temperature carriers (Polyimide, PTFE), allowing the tape to resist chemical attack under elevated thermal conditions.
- Non-Contaminating Removal: Tapes are designed to be removed cleanly after chemical exposure, ensuring the protected surface is not contaminated by degraded adhesive residue.
- Reduced Absorption: Carriers exhibit extremely low porosity and water absorption, preventing chemicals from wicking through the tape and reaching the substrate.
- Durability in Industrial Environments: Provides a robust, long-term seal or bond in factories, laboratories, and mechanical settings where chemical exposure is routine.
Core Features
Applications
- Automotive Engine Bay Masking/Sealing: Protecting components from brake fluid, oil, and coolant splash during assembly and operation (often Polyimide or NBR-based).
- PCB Manufacturing Masking: Protecting gold contacts and component areas during chemical etching, cleaning, or flux removal processes.
- Anodizing and Plating Masking: Temporary protection of surfaces during exposure to strong acid or base chemical baths.
- Chemical Processing Equipment Sealing: Gasketing and sealing components in machinery that handles corrosive fluids.
- Fuel and Oil Line Bundling: Securing hoses and fluid lines in vehicles and industrial machinery.
Technical Specifications
Introduction
These tapes provide reliable holding and protection when exposed to challenging chemical environments, ensuring bond line integrity and carrier stability despite contact with oils, fuels, and harsh industrial solvents.
Company Profile
Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Product Co., Ltd. specializes in tapes for extreme operating conditions, including high chemical exposure. We employ inert carriers and cross-linked adhesive technologies, backed by ISO 9001, to serve the demanding requirements of automotive and industrial processing clients.
Our focus is on delivering materials that do not break down or contaminate processes, ensuring the durability of products operating in chemically aggressive environments.
Usage Guide
| Property | Test Standard | Typical Value Range |
| Carrier Material | Internal Test Method | Polyimide, PTFE, Chemical-Resistant PET |
| Adhesive Type | Internal Test Method | Cross-Linked Acrylic, Silicone |
| Solvent Resistance (MEK, Acetone) | ASTM D543 (Modified) | < 10% Adhesion Loss/No Visual Degradation |
| Oil & Fuel Resistance | ASTM D471 | Minimal Change in Volume/Peel Strength |
| Continuous Service Temp | Internal Thermal Test | Up to 260°C (Silicone/Polyimide) |
About
Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Product Co., Ltd.
Our company was registered and established in Wuxi, Jiangsu in 2005, Wuxi Shixin Adhesive Tape Products Co., Ltd., mainly engaged in various adhesive tape products; We are Wholesale Chemical & Solvent Resistance Tapes Suppliers andChina ODM Chemical & Solvent Resistance Tapes Factory and Producer, after nearly 20 years of persistence and struggle, the company has grown vigorously and gradually expanded in scale. In 2018, we invested in a new factory in Suqian, Jiangsu, and established Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Products Co., Ltd.; At present, our company has become a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production and sales. The company has always firmly believed in the belief that "quality and reputation are the foundation of survival", continuously cultivating technical personnel, strengthening the development of new products, improving sales support, and striving to provide customers with better products and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Which carrier provides the highest chemical resistance?
- A: PTFE (Teflon) is often considered the most chemically inert carrier, resisting nearly all industrial solvents, acids, and bases. Polyimide is excellent for chemical resistance combined with extreme high-temperature performance.
- Q: Is there an adhesive that resists all solvents?
- A: No single adhesive resists all solvents. Silicone adhesives are highly resistant to many organic solvents and chemicals, especially at high temperatures. Cross-linked acrylics offer a balance of chemical resistance and mechanical strength.
- Q: Can I use chemical-resistant tape for long-term sealing of fluid lines?
- A: Yes, provided the tape is specified for the fluid and pressure. NBR foams or heavy-duty PTFE tapes are designed for such durability, often used for wrapping or gasketing fluid lines.
- Q: How is solvent resistance measured?
- A: Typically, a sample is partially immersed or subjected to repeated solvent wipes. The retention of peel adhesion strength and the visual appearance (no swelling, dissolving, or peeling) are measured after the exposure period.
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