Budnick Converting ®
Shurtape Technologies Inc
AF973
Aluminum Foil Tape
AF973 is a 3.5 mil, general purpose, aluminum foil tape. It is used in HVAC industry, lane marking & temporary repairs of steel and aluminum truck bodies, mufflers and metal containers.
Converting Services
- Precision Cutting
- Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Printing
- Laminating and Coating
- Spooling and Finishing
- Consulting & Process Audit
- Prototyping
- Inventory Management
At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.
| Backing/Carrier | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Rubber |
| Thickness | 3.5 Mils |
| Tensile | 14.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 2.00% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 60 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 55° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | -20° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | 150° F |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Virtually wrinkle-free appearance
- Resists water vapor, odor and smoke transmission
- Excellent shelf life
- Indefinite product life after application
- Liner is non-contaminating, siliconized, flat, white, paper release liner
Adhesive Tape Applications
- HVAC industry to seal and join fiberglass duct insulation - can be applied to both smooth and scrim foil surfaces
- Lane marking
- Temporary repairs of steel and aluminum truck bodies, mufflers and metal containers
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Silver
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Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.
The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.
It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.
Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.