Aluminum Tape

Tips for Choosing Aluminum Tape

Some things to consider before you buy aluminum duct tape include:

1. Know the type of Aluminum Tape

Generally, Aluminum Tape is grouped into several types. In order to be used optimally, pay attention to the type and choose the one that suits your needs. Types of Aluminum Tape include:

a. Basic Type

This basic type of aluminum tape is made of aluminum foil which is coated with an adhesive. The material can withstand weather changes so that objects can stick together for a long time. This type of Aluminum Tape is not very strong, but it will be quite useful if all you need is heat-resistant duct tape. This basic type of aluminum tape also has a relatively cheaper price.

b. Glass Cloth Type

This type of aluminum tape glass cloth is more resistant to heat because it is added with glass cloth. Therefore, this type of aluminum tape is very suitable for use on objects that are sensitive to heat, such as cables. In addition to being more heat resistant, this type of aluminum duct tape is also more cold resistant. However, the glass cloth used makes this type of aluminum duct tape thicker.

c. Kraft Type

Aluminum kraft type is made of high quality aluminum and paper so it is easy to use. This type of aluminum tape also has a strong adhesion so that it can be applied in stacks. However, the drawback of this type of aluminum tape is that it is not suitable to be applied in high temperatures or around water. This type of kraft is able to glue two heat-resistant objects. In addition, this type of aluminum tape has an affordable price and has a length of up to 50 meters.

2. Pay attention to the Thickness of Aluminum tape

The importance of paying attention to the thickness of the aluminum tape is because it affects its adhesive strength. Thus, the thicker the duct tape, the higher its strength. One of the things that makes the thickness of aluminum tape different is that it depends on the factory that produces it.

Generally, aluminum tape basic type has a thickness of 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm. The thickness of the aluminum tape glass cloth type is usually around 0.15 mm to 0.2 mm. Meanwhile, the thickness of the aluminum kraft tape type ranges from 0.12 mm to 0.14 mm.

3. Checking Its Ability to Withstand Temperature

Usually the maximum temperature that the aluminum tape can withstand is written on the packaging. Therefore, before buying aluminum tape, we need to pay attention to the packaging. Also make sure you know what objects can be glued with the aluminum tape.

4. Choose Also Based on the Type of Gloss or Matte

The aluminum material makes this object look shiny (gloss), especially when used in a bright place. Therefore it may look conspicuous, even disturbing. To overcome this, you can use aluminum tape that is not glossy (matte).