Tape Application Instructions

As one of the UK's largest manufactures of tape, customers often ask for advice when using one of our range of tapes and adhesives. We get enquiries from every day usage to specialist tape application, from individuals as well as companies.

Below are a few pointers on how to get the best results from any adhesive product you purchase from UK Industrial Tapes.

Temperature
As a general statement, the best temperature for bonding adhesive tapes is between +15°C and +30°C.
Low temperature application is possible for modified adhesive systems, but there may be a compromise on the ultimate bond strength.

Surface
The surface of the parts must be clean, dry and free of moisture and condensation.
The surfaces must also be free of oil, fat, dust and other contaminants.
Porous surfaces can be primed to ensure a uniform, stable surface.

Cleaning
The cleaning of the surfaces has to be done with clean cloths together with suitable solvents, like alcohol or ethers, to remove any dust and oil.
For release agents and other contaminants you can use the following solvents: isopropanol-water mixture 50:50, heptane, ethanol, acetone, MEK or other suitable solvents that do not attack the substrate to be bonded. The selected solvent must be checked thoroughly before being used and the safe use of solvents must always be taken into consideration.

Pressure
Adhesive tapes are pressure sensitive (PSA’s). The initial application pressure is critical to the ultimate performance of the adhesive tape. The target application pressure is 10-15N/cm², which is best provided by a roller or press. When application is only possible by hand, a firm even and overall pressure is essential and is best provided by use of an applicator or rubber based ‘squeegee’.
Firmer adhesive classes (such as pure acrylics) require more initial application pressure than soft ones.The full bonding power of hard adhesives is attained between 24 and 72 hours, depending upon the substrates, application pressure and the application environment.

Force and Stress
Where possible, avoid leverage of the bonded components for as long as possible after assembly.Shear and peel forces have to be evenly distributed across the whole of the bonded surface areas. During assembly, permanent shear loads should be avoided, as this will adversely affect the viscoelastic bonding. (e.g. arched, curved or bowed surfaces should be mechanically clamped and held for the bond to be effective)

Suitable Materials 
Typically, good adhesion can be attained on smooth surfaces, for rough surfaces you will also require a thicker tape or alternative product format.
Good or easily bonded surfaces are: metals, high energy surfaces such as smooth wood, ABS polycarbonate, PMMA, hard PVC, wood, stone and glass.

Critical Materials
Guidance should be sought for low energy surfaces, particularly plastics, where plasticisers may be present, which can adversely affect the bond. These critical surfaces such as polyethylene, polypropylene, rubbers, powder coats, silicones, polyurethane, Teflon and varnishes should be tested for performance and compatibility prior to specifications or recommendations for use are made.

Storage
The storage of adhesive tapes should be at room or ambient temperature and at 50-70% relative humidity and out of direct sunlight.
Extremes and fluctuations in storage temperature and humidity should be avoided.

For more information please contact our experienced team at sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk or call 0191 269 7810.

To view a range of UK Industrial Tapes products visit our website

Archival Tape

When it comes to Archival Tape for various picture framing applications, UK Industrial Tapes are the first choice for many framing businesses.

With a wide range of Gummed Paper Tape for heavier art work and Gummed Linen Tape which has a high thread count, both tapes are water activated which sets flat and provides the high tack needed for frameing applications. They are both PH neutral and will not yellow with age.

Another tape in the Archival Range is the Cotton Rag Gummed Tape. This tape is museum grade approved and has a 100% cotton fibre backed paper. This is an acid free, starch based adhesive and is ideal for hinging and sealing frames.

UK Industrial Tapes also manufactures Self Adhesive Archival Tapes to be able to supply all other needs within the picture framing industry.

Our Art Tape can be used to hinge artwork, photos and to seal frames in a variety of colours and sizes.The Ph7-70 Tapes manufactured on site creates the high tack bond needed for the conservation and repair of books, dust sealing and other archival or conservation applications.

For the last 10 years, our adhesive system has been used in libraries and other conservation applications throughout the UK with excellent results.

For more information or samples of any of our archival tapes and to discuss your needs please contact the UK Industrial tapes team on 0191 2697810 or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk.

NEC Carpet Tape

UK Industrial Tapes are the sole UK appointed distributor of the NEC Approved Exhibition Carpet Tape.

Approved by the NEC in Birmingham, this product is now widely used in venues throughout the UK.

Our NEC (National Exhibition Centre) approved Carpet Tape is specifically designed for secure temporary carpet installations, Ideal for exhibition hall floors. It is easily peeled off from carpet backing and floor substrates when required without leaving any residue.

This NEC Carpet Tape can be used for many temporary floor coverings such as; Office areas, hotels, marquees, dance floor areas and many other fixings that require professional and secure carpet installations.

Available in various widths, to suit each particular job.

For more information on the NEC Carpet Tape please contact us on 0191 2697810 or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk

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Any questions please contact the UK Industrial Tapes Sales team on 0191 2697810 or sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk

Fit Show 2014 Review

Following a very successful 3 days in Telford at the Fit Show 2014, we have been busily processing all the enquiries we have received. Samples have been dispatched and quotations sorted.

Our Sales Team will be in touch to catch up and discuss the samples and quotations we have provided to see how we can be a further help to you and your company.

It was great to meet up with our existing customers, to talk about how their businesses are doing and also telling them about what developments we have planned for the next months. Exhibitions and shows are always a great place to establish relationship with customers and prospects.

The Fit show 2014 has helped us expand our market share within the Glass and Glazing industry as has also helped underpin our goal to stay at the top of Adhesive Tapes.

UK Industrial Tapes are already booked the 2016 Show and know it is going to be bigger and better than this year. We look forward to seeing you there.

Whatever your questions might be, either following on from the Fit Show, or in general please, you can always contact us directly by emailing sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk or calling us on 0191 2697810.

Composite Door Cassette Bonding

We have developed our ProLINK adhesive range for this application which is unique to UK Industrial Tapes.

Our ProLINK Pure Acrylic Adhesive system has been tested and approved in the Nan-Ya & ODL Cassette Systems & approved to PAS 23/24.We also offer our FoamLINK 1603 for the use on the internal side of the Cassette system while using the ProLINK on the External side.

Nan-YA Cassette System – ProLINK 1500R is tested & approved.
ODL Cassette System – ProLINK 1000R is tested & approved.

Why use ProLINK:

• 100% waterproof bond
• Gives a tremendous clean & clear sight line
• No need to silicon cap
• It has a fantastic initial tack
• Temperature resistance of -40°C to 260°C
• Easy to remove filmic release liner
• Clean easy instant bond and will quicken production time, as you don’t need to wait for sealant to dry

ProLINK and FoamLINK Approved to standard BS6375-1: 2009 Performance of Windows and Doors. 

ProLINK and FoamLINK glazing tapes have been assessed against the industry respected whether tightness standard BS6375-1: 2009 Performance of windows and doors.

The ProLINK and FoamLINK glazing tapes were specifically assessed against the following clauses 6 and 7 of BS6375-1. Clause 6) Tested in accordance with BS EN 1026: 2000 Air permeability test method and classified in accordance with BS EN 12207: 2000 Air permeability classification.
Clause 7) Tested in accordance with BS EN 1027: 2000 water tightness test method and classified in accordance with BS EN 12208: 2000 water tightness classification.

The ProLINK and FoamLINK products performed tremendously, gaining outstanding results, where they both achieved an Air Permeability of 600Pa and a water tightness of 1500Pa.

The test was stopped at the above figures with no water leakage, an exceptional result when it should be considered that a hurricane with a wind speed of 80mph is equivalent to 800Pa.

Testing was performed by the UKAS accredited test facility of Winkhaus Laboratories (A division of Winkhaus UK Ltd,) who offer part and full assessments of BS6375-1 and many other test services to UKAS accredited standards for windows and doors.

For more information or samples of our products please contact the sales team on 0191 269 7810 or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk.

You can also find our more information about our products on our website by clicking here.

Picture Frame Sealing Tape

UK Industrial Tapes are one of the leading manufacturers of tapes within the UK. We supply a strong range of Picture Framing Tapes from low to heavy duty framing application tapes to sealing packages.

Our Eco 15 and Eco 25 tapes are ideal for all framers as they are self-adhesive, easy to apply, will stick to the plastic frames and offer a better finish on normal frames as well as on the back of mirrors.

Frame Sealing Tape

Our most popular framing tape is our own brand, the Eco 15. It is made with 60gsm paper (or grams per square meter.) The Eco 15 has a very aggressive, long lasting adhesive system that will not dry out over time.

The 60gsm paper is very pliable and is therefore easily shaped to the back of a picture. It can be overlapped in the corners due to the tape's design to stick to itself.

This is the most cost effective self-adhesive frame sealing tape currently available on the market and can be ordered online here or over the phone (0191 269 7810) in any quantity, with the option of a next day delivery. Available in a range of sizes and quantities.

Premium Frame Sealing Tape

Our reference Eco 25 offers a high quality self-adhesive Kraft Tape and is made with 70gsm paper and a very aggressive, non-ageing adhesive system. The 70gsm paper is very flexible and it molds to the back of pictures extremely well. This produces a neat, quick, efficient and very professional finish.

The Eco 25 has been manufactured by UK Industrial Tapes for over 10 years.
This tape can offer a cost effective premium frame sealing tape in comparison to the Tesa 4341. The Eco 25 is available to order online in 4 different widths.

For any question or to arrange samples of the Eco 15 and Eco 25 please contact our sales team on 0191 269 7810 or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk. Alternatively you can view our products via our website here.