Aluminum Foil Tape
Aluminum foil tape consists of an aluminum foil substrate and an adhesive layer. The aluminum foil substrate provides good conductivity and reflectivity, while the adhesive layer ensures that the tape can adhere firmly to a variety of surfaces and has moisture-proof, shock-proof, and insulating properties. Aluminum foil tape has a wide range of applications, including building insulation, shielding and heat conduction of electronic products, sound insulation and heat insulation in automobile manufacturing, etc.
Lanren aluminum foil tape is available in 2 types: General Purpose and Industrial-Grade.
Specification of Aluminum Foil Tape
| Property | Description |
| Alloy | 1100, 1145, 1235, 3003, 8011 |
| Thickness of liner | 2.56 mils/0.065mm |
| Total thickness | 3.54 mils/0.09mm |
| Width | As required, common are 48mm, 50mm, 60mm, 72mm |
| Length | Standard rolls or customized |
| Tensile Strength | 19.99 lbs/in,35 N/cm |
| Elongation up tp | 10% |
| Service Temperature Range | -40°to 320°F/-40°C to 160°C |
| Type of adhesive | acrylic |
| Color | Silver |
| Hand tearability | good |
| Backing appearance (visual) | reflective |
| Water resistance | very good |
| Operation temperature from | |
| Standard | ISO SGS ASTM |
Types of Aluminum Foil Tape
Lanren aluminum foil tape is available in 2 types: General Purpose and Industrial-Grade.
General Purpose Aluminum Foil Tape
- Construction: Typically made from a dead soft aluminum foil coated with a solvent-based acrylic adhesive.
- Properties: Offers good adhesion, heat reflectivity, moisture resistance, and malleability.
- Applications: Suitable for a wide range of general-purpose applications such as HVAC sealing, ductwork repair, vapor barriers, and masking during painting or electroplating.
Industrial-Grade Aluminum Foil Tape
- Construction: Often made from thicker, higher-strength aluminum foil with a more aggressive adhesive.
- Properties: Exhibits superior adhesion, tear resistance, and durability compared to general-purpose tape, Built to withstand harsh conditions and prolonged use.
- Applications: Designed for demanding industrial environments and applications requiring heavy-duty performance, such as HVAC systems, marine applications, and construction.
Advantages of Aluminum Foil Tape
Aluminum foil tape has the following unique advantages over ordinary tape:
- Excellent thermal conductivity: Aluminum foil tape can effectively conduct heat and evenly distribute it on the surface to which it is attached, and is suitable for occasions that require heat dissipation management.
- Good barrier properties: This tape can effectively block the intrusion of external substances such as oxygen, water vapor, light and odor, which helps to maintain the stability of the internal environment.
- Strong mechanical properties: Aluminum foil tape has the characteristics of pressure resistance, tear resistance and heat resistance, which is suitable for use in high temperature and extreme environments, ensuring good bonding effect.
- High plasticity: Aluminum foil tape can adapt to the bonding needs of various curved surfaces and angles, ensuring strong bonding and not easy to age and fall off.
- Corrosion resistance: Aluminum foil tape can withstand the erosion of chemicals such as acids and alkalis, and shows stable performance in harsh industrial environments.
- Fireproof performance: Aluminum foil tape has a certain heat insulation and smoke isolation effect, which helps to reduce the risk of fire.
- Excellent insulation performance: Aluminum foil tape usually has good electrical insulation performance and is suitable for electromagnetic shielding places.
These advantages make aluminum foil tape widely used in many fields such as construction, electronics, automobiles, packaging, etc.
How to choose the type of aluminum foil tape according to the application?
- Construction and insulation applications
In the construction industry, if it is needed for pipe insulation, sealing and connection, aluminum foil tape with high temperature resistance and good moisture resistance should be selected. This tape should be able to resist moisture and chemical corrosion while maintaining good bonding strength.
- Electronic product manufacturing
For electronic product manufacturing, especially the shielding and heat conduction of circuit boards, aluminum foil tapes with excellent electrical and thermal conductivity should be selected. In addition, these tapes should also have strong tensile resistance and abrasion resistance to adapt to the physical stress of electronic components during production and use.
- Automobile manufacturing and repair
In the field of automobile manufacturing, aluminum foil tapes are used as sound insulation and heat insulation materials, and it is necessary to select tapes that can withstand high temperatures and vibrations inside the car. In addition, if used for vehicle repair, the tape’s quick repair ability and easy operation characteristics may need to be considered.
- Special application requirements
For specific applications, such as occasions where conductive properties are required, three-conductive aluminum foil tapes can be selected. This tape combines the conductivity of the aluminum foil substrate with a special conductive adhesive, which is suitable for assembly and repair of electronic products such as line connection and EMI shielding.
When selecting aluminum foil tape, the specific requirements of the application should be carefully considered, including the required mechanical properties, environmental conditions (such as temperature, humidity, chemical exposure), and whether there are special electrical performance requirements. Correctly matching the tape type and application can ensure optimal performance and durability.
