Waterproof & Weather Resistant Tapes
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Durable Multi-Layered Sealing Tapes for Extreme Environmental Exposure
These products are constructed using multi-layered, durable, and non-porous backings, such as thick, UV-stabilized PE film, high-gauge aluminum foil laminated with polymer films, or heavy-duty rubberized cloth. These backings are coupled with an aggressive, highly cross-linked rubber or high-performance solvent-based acrylic adhesive system known for its high solid content and resistance to water ingress.
The system is engineered to form an immediate, airtight, and watertight primary seal, resisting the ingress of liquid moisture, water vapor, and environmental humidity. Performance is rigorously tested across a broad temperature range ($-30^\circ\text{C}$ to $80^\circ\text{C}$) and under continuous exposure to direct UV radiation and weathering elements. This stability prevents hardening, embrittlement, or loss of adhesion, ensuring a long-term exterior lifespan (typically 3 to 5 years minimum). The adhesive layer is designed for excellent 'wet-out' on common outdoor substrates, including concrete, exterior-grade wood, rough metal, and various roofing membranes, ensuring maximum contact and tenacious grip even on slightly irregular surfaces.
Specific grades exhibit an extremely low Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR), making them critical components for maintaining the integrity of building envelopes and preventing condensation issues in high-performance HVAC systems.
Why Choose Us
Key Performance Features and Technical Advantages
- Superior Moisture Barrier Performance: Engineered with low-permeability backings and aggressive adhesives to achieve an extremely low Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR), effectively blocking water, liquid moisture, and vapor migration, essential for HVAC and building envelope integrity.
- Optimized UV and Weather Stability: Backing materials (e.g., thickened PE, reinforced foil) and adhesive formulations resist degradation, cracking, chalking, and embrittlement when exposed to continuous sunlight and harsh weathering elements, guaranteeing long-term exterior durability.
- Temperature Cycling Resilience: Maintains stable adhesion and remains flexible without hardening or cracking under severe freeze-thaw cycles (e.g., $-30^\circ\text{C}$ to $80^\circ\text{C}$), accommodating the expansion and contraction of common construction and pipe materials.
- Instant, Pressure-Sensitive Sealing: Provides immediate, aggressive adhesion (high tack) to common materials like concrete, wood, metal, and plastic upon application, offering a reliable initial seal without extended curing time.
- Corrosion Resistance and Fungus Inertness: The materials are formulated to resist common environmental corrosives and do not support the growth of mold or fungus, contributing to healthier and more durable installations.
- Puncture and Abrasion Resistance: Thicker backings, especially reinforced foil grades, offer increased mechanical robustness, protecting the underlying insulation or substrate from physical damage during and after installation.
Core Features
Applications and Industry Use Cases
- Building Envelope Sealing: Sealing seams and penetrations in vapor barriers and house wraps to prevent moisture and air intrusion in commercial and residential construction.
- HVAC Duct Systems: Permanently sealing flexible and rigid ductwork, preventing condensation and energy loss in both outdoor and indoor installations.
- Marine and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Repair: Applying emergency or permanent patches to fiberglass, plastic, and metal surfaces exposed to water and harsh sun.
- Outdoor Electrical Enclosures: Gasketing and sealing access points on junction boxes and control panels to achieve specified IP ratings (e.g., IP67).
- Pipeline Corrosion Protection: Wrapping exposed metal pipes below and above ground to prevent environmental corrosion and stress cracking.
Technical Specifications
Waterproof Solutions from Jiangsu Shixin
As a trusted manufacturer since 2005, Jiangsu Shixin develops and supplies adhesive solutions engineered for challenging environments. Our range of waterproof and weather-resistant tapes is the result of dedicated R&D in adhesive chemistry and film lamination. We focus on providing sealing products that meet the operational demands of clients like Midea and TCL, where long-term durability against moisture and temperature swings is non-negotiable. Our weather-resistant tapes hold certifications including ISO 9001 and REACH, affirming their reliability in external applications.
Usage Guide
Specification Overview
| Backing Material | Thick PE Film / Reinforced Aluminum Foil / Rubberized Cloth |
| Adhesive Type | Aggressive Rubber or Solvent Acrylic |
| Service Temperature Range | −30∘C to 80∘C |
| Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) | <0.1 g/m2⋅24h |
| UV Resistance | Tested for 3+ years of outdoor exposure |
| Thickness (Total) | 0.15−0.80 mm |
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 Waterproof & Weather Resistant Tapes Suppliers andChina ODM Waterproof & Weather Resistant 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
Weather Resistant Tape FAQs
- Q: Does the application surface need to be completely dry before tape application?
- A: For optimal performance and the strongest, longest-lasting bond, the surface should be clean, dry, and free of dust, oil, and loose debris. While specialized rubber-based tapes can tolerate slightly damp surfaces, achieving full adhesion development requires the adhesive to 'wet out' completely on a dry substrate. Poor preparation is the primary cause of premature failure.
- Q: How long is the expected lifespan of the seal in a typical outdoor environment?
- A: Our tapes certified for UV resistance and weatherability are designed to maintain their sealing integrity for a minimum of 3 to 5 years under typical continuous outdoor exposure. Lifespan is influenced by climate severity, particularly the intensity of UV exposure, extreme temperature cycling, and chemical pollutants. Detailed testing data per product grade is available upon request.
- Q: What is the temperature cycling range these tapes can withstand?
- A: The robust adhesive and backing formulations are engineered to maintain flexibility and bond strength from extremely low temperatures (e.g., $-30^\circ\text{C}$ to $-40^\circ\text{C}$) to high continuous service temperatures (e.g., $80^\circ\text{C}$ to $90^\circ\text{C}$). This wide operational range ensures the seal remains intact even during severe thermal expansion and contraction cycles of building materials.
- Q: Do these tapes provide effective vapor sealing (WVTR)?
- A: Yes, many of our waterproof tapes, particularly the laminated aluminum foil and thick PE film grades, are specifically designed to be excellent vapor barriers. They achieve an extremely low Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR), often specified below $0.1 \text{ g/m}^2 \cdot 24 \text{h}$, making them essential for condensation control in cold chain and building envelope applications.
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