What you should to know about Insulation facing?

 

What is Insulation facing?

Insulation facing are outer surface of insulation materials. These laminated materials provide three valued insulation solutions: thermal protection, vapor barrier, and flame retardant. These qualities, together, helping the insulation system meet building codes, achieve better energy efficiency, and control condensation.

There are three different kinds of facing offered by SLAA:

• Foil scrim kraft (FSK)
• Poly scrim kraft (PSK)
• All service jacket (ASJ)

What are some common applications where insulation facing materials are used?

Insulation facing materials are used in a wide range of applications in the construction industry.

Here are some common applications where insulation facing materials are utilized:

• HVAC Ductwork:

  Insulation facings are commonly applied to HVAC ductwork to enhance the thermal efficiency of the duct system. The facing material helps to reduce heat gain or loss in the ducts, improving energy efficiency and maintaining desired indoor temperatures.

• Roofing and Attics:

  Insulation facing materials, particularly those with reflective properties, are used in roofing and attic applications. They help to reflect radiant heat from the sun, reducing heat transfer into the building during hot weather. This can improve energy efficiency and comfort levels in the living space.

• Walls and Ceilings:

  Insulation facing materials are used in walls and ceilings to provide additional thermal insulation and moisture resistance. They help to reduce heat transfer through the building envelope, improving energy efficiency and maintaining indoor comfort.

• Pipe Insulation:

  Insulation facings are used in pipe insulation applications to provide thermal insulation and moisture protection for pipes. They help to prevent heat loss or gain in the pipes and protect them from condensation and moisture damage.

• Equipment and Machinery Insulation:

  Insulation facing materials are used to cover and protect insulation materials applied to equipment and machinery. They provide additional durability, moisture resistance, and flame retardancy, ensuring the insulation remains effective and safe in industrial settings.

• Refrigeration and Cold Storage:

  Insulation facing materials with vapor barrier properties are commonly used in refrigeration units and cold storage facilities. They help to prevent the passage of moisture and vapor, maintaining the desired temperature and preventing condensation within the insulated space.

• Soundproofing and Acoustic Insulation:

  Insulation facings can be used in soundproofing applications to enhance the acoustic insulation properties of the materials. They help to reduce the transmission of sound waves, improving soundproofing performance in buildings such as recording studios, theaters, or offices.

• Modular Buildings and Prefabricated Structures:

  Insulation facing materials are often integrated into modular buildings and prefabricated structures. They provide insulation, moisture resistance, fire safety, and other required performance attributes to ensure the efficiency and durability of the pre-engineered components.

These are just a few examples of the many applications where insulation facing materials are commonly used. The specific choice of facing material depends on factors such as the desired performance attributes, environmental conditions, and building code requirements.

How to choose right insulation facing materials for HVAC ductwork?

• FSK Facing:

  FSK (Foil Scrim Kraft) facing is a popular choice for HVAC duct insulation. It consists of a layer of aluminum foil, a reinforcing scrim, and a layer of kraft paper. FSK facing provides excellent thermal reflectivity, moisture resistance, and flame retardancy, making it well-suited for ductwork applications.

• ASJ Facing:

  ASJ (All-Service Jacket) facing is another common option for HVAC duct insulation. It typically consists of a layer of white kraft paper coated with a moisture-resistant, flame-retardant adhesive. ASJ facing offers good moisture resistance, durability, and a clean appearance.

• Vinyl or Polyethylene Facing:

  Vinyl or polyethylene facings are used in duct insulation applications where moisture resistance is a primary concern. These facings provide a strong vapor barrier, preventing the passage of moisture and condensation into the duct system. They are particularly suitable for high-humidity environments.

When selecting an insulation facing material for HVAC ductwork, it’s important to consider factors such as the specific requirements of the project, local building codes, environmental conditions, and the desired performance attributes. It’s also advisable to consult with insulation manufacturers or industry professionals to ensure you choose the most suitable facing material for your specific application.

What is Painter’s Tape?

 

What is Painter’s Tape?

Painter’s tape, also known as masking tape, is a type of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape that is widely used in painting projects. It is designed to be easily applied and removed without leaving residue or damaging the surface it is applied to.

Painter’s tape is typically made of a Washi paper or Crepe paper as carrier. It has a relatively low-tack adhesive on one side that allows it to adhere to surfaces temporarily.

• Why house painting applications choose Painter’s tape?

  

  The main purpose of painter’s tape is to create clean and straight lines while painting. It is applied along the edges or borders of the area that needs to be painted, such as walls, ceilings, moldings, or trim. The tape acts as a barrier, preventing paint from bleeding or spreading beyond the designated area. It helps achieve sharp edges and professional-looking results.

  One of the key advantages of painter’s tape is its ability to be easily removed without damaging the underlying surface or leaving adhesive residue behind. It is generally recommended to remove the tape while the paint is still wet or tacky to ensure clean lines. If left on for too long or removed after the paint has dried, it may cause peeling or require more effort to take off.

  Overall, painter’s tape offers convenience, precision, and protection, making it a popular choice for painters who strive for high-quality results and efficient work.

Natural Rubber Adhesive Gaffers Tape -SLAA

Natural Rubber Adhesive Gaffers Tape -SLAA: Natural Rubber Adhesive Gaffers Tape are Characterized by Their Extremely Long Polymer chains, It to be Very Flexible, Even at Low Temperatures.

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When Gaffers tape with Natural rubber adheisve, No adhesive residue after 30 days removal

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Gaffer's tape is designed to leave minimal adhesive residue when removed properly. It is commonly used in the entertainment industry to secure cables and other equipment, and its adhesive is formulated to be strong enough to hold things in place but not leave behind a significant residue.

However, it's important to note that the residue left by gaffer's tape can vary depending on several factors, including the surface it is applied to, the duration of application, and the environmental conditions. If the tape is left on for an extended period or exposed to heat, it may leave behind some residue.

To minimize the chances of adhesive residue, it's recommended to follow best practices when using gaffer's tape. This includes applying it to clean, dry surfaces, avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures, and removing it carefully and slowly at a 180-degree angle. If any residue remains after removal, it can often be easily cleaned with a mild adhesive remover or isopropyl alcohol.

It's always a good idea to test gaffer's tape on a small, inconspicuous area before applying it to a larger surface to ensure compatibility and to assess any potential residue concerns.

High Temperature Duct Tape

 High Temperature Duct TapeTemperature Resistant Copolymer Coated Cloth Tape

High temperature duct tape is copolymer coated cloth tape with an exceptionally high mesh count of 145 mesh, making for high tensile strength, good hand-tearability, and perfectly straight tear lines. The tape is frequently used for a wide range of fastening, covering, and masking applications due to its good temperature resistance.

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High temperature duct tape is usable for both interior and exterior applications and is suitable for long-term purposes. The cloth tape is water resistant, abrasion resistant, and is able to withstand paints, and organic solvents. After usage, the tape can be removed without leaving residues behind, even after having been exposed to high temperatures.

Duct Tape Applications

• Heat resistant masking during the production of vehicles and machines;

• Window frame masking;

• Even repeated oven drying is possible;

• Permanent interior and exterior hole covering;

• Covering of screw tap holes and drainage boreholes;

• Partial masking during treatment with impregnating agents;

• Fastening of cables e.g. on roof linings, door panels, mirrors;

• Masking during electrostatic powder coating.

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Duct Tape Features

• High temperature resistant;
• Removable without residues;
• Very ageing-resistant;
• High resistance to paint solvents;
• Abrasion resistant;
• Available in many different colors.

Technical Data Sheet

Backing:	Copolymer-coated cloth
Total thickness:	0.31mm
Peel adhesion:	0.8Kg/25mm
Rewinding force:	4Kg/50mm
Tensile strength:	26Kg/25mm
Holding power:	15mins, 25mm x 25mm /40℃
Ball tack:	15cm / ball No.20
Temperature resistance:	100 hr / ℃
Application temperature:	5-40℃

PVC Tape

 PVC tape is a single sided tape that is made from Polyvinyl chloride film and rubber adhesive. PVC tape is known for its durability, strength, and ability to resist moisture and chemicals. It comes in a variety of colors making it easy to use for different applications. PVC tape is also known by other names due to different applications.

• PVC Duct Tape

  The main application of PVC duct tape is related to HVAC duct works. Most of PVC duct tape used as Air conditioner tape, Air duct tape, Ventilation tape, Range hood tape. It will be provide an excellent bond to HVAC thermal insulation materials wrapping, vent duct, air conditioner duct fixing or sealing.

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• PVC Masking Tape No.151

  PVC masking tape has a vinyl carrier, the backing has good conformable ability, as well as more flexible workability. The tape is also relatively cheap. Most of PVC masking tape use to masking the metal panels, Aluminum alloy door and window frames, glass.

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• PVC Marking Tape

  Colored Floor Tapes For Aisle, Hazard Tapes For Workplace Safety

  PVC Marking Tape include Floor marking tape and Hazard tape.   

  Hazard tape is a colored or safety striped vinyl tape. Bright colors alert employees and visitors of vehicle traffic areas, aisles, sudden ramps and stairs, exits, dangerous machine parts, radiation, live electricity, first aid, low hanging objects, defective machinery, fire suppression equipment, housekeeping, and other physical dangers.

  Floor marking tape designed for industrial, commercial safety marking applications. It is used to identify aisles, steps, equipment and potentially hazardous areas. indicate different types of warehouse. Allows for quick layout changes for flexible manufacturing environments. To install, simply peel off the back and adhere down onto clean, smooth, and dry surface.

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• PVC Electrical Tape

  Electrical insulation tape, Vinyl tape used in electrical work. PVC insulation tape is designed with various special PVC substrates and adhesives according to specifications and uses, and have characteristics of insulation protection, flame resistance, weather resistance, cold resistance, and high voltage resistance.

• PVC pipe Wrapping Tape

  PVC pipe wrapping tape used for protection tape of pipelines anti-corrosion system. As outer wrapping tape, good anti-corrosion, acid and alkali resistance, all weather protection, strong viscosity, good impact resistance, excellence tear resistance, anti-abrasions.

How to choose the right types of masking tape?

 Masking tape is an easily removed adhesive tape used temporarily covered or fixed. Masking tapes temporarily protect areas from painting, soldering, blasting, spraying, coating, plating while these procedures are administered to nearby surfaces. The different types of masking tape use for different application.

How to choose the right masking tape through different tape’s materials?

Masking tape’s Carrier

A single-sided tape that it’s backing is self-wound around, without release paper liner. At present, there are mainly 6 different types of carrier on the market: Crepe paper masking tape, Washi paper masking tape, PE cloth masking tape, Cloth masking tape, PVC masking tape, PET masking tape.

Crepe paper or Washi paper is extra thin backing carrier.

It’s conformable ability to create crisp paint line and without paint bleeding past the edge. This type of masking tape is usually used as Painter’s Tape. It contains light and soft carrier and water based Acrylic adhesive. So painter’s tape mainly use to masking painting walls, automotive body.

PE cloth is PE laminated flat yarns weaved cloth carrier.

It is light and soft carrier but more stretch-resistant. The flat yarns cloth easy tear by hand with linear fracture. PE cloth masking tape coating water based Acrylic adhesive. It is fairly Anti-solvent and Anti-UV, waterproof. Most of applications are masking building steel structure, bridge steel structure, granite exterior wall, ceramic tile, concrete.

Cloth mean spun rayon cloth that similar to duct tape’s carrier.

It is thick cloth backing with heavy duty Rubber adhesive. So most of Cloth masking tape similar to duct tape but adhesive free-residue. It is good tack for irregular surface such as granite exterior wall, ceramic tile, concrete.

Sandblast tape also is a heavy duty Cloth masking tape with a tough resistant cloth backing and a strong adhesive.

This abrasive blasting tapes mask components during sandblasting, shotpeening, or other coarse-media finishing process. The thick rubber adhesive and backing provides wear resistance to covered areas.

PVC film is a vinyl carrier, the backing has good conformable ability, as well as more flexible workability.

PVC masking tape is also relatively cheap. Most of PVC masking tape use to masking the metal panels, Aluminum alloy door and window frames, glass.

PET film is a Polyester carrier have high resistance temperature and clarity characteristics.

PET masking tape usually used for holding tape. It is designed for the purpose of temporary fixation. So holding tape is often used to temporarily fix certain parts of electrical appliances or office equipment during transportation. Its ease of use and non-residue characteristic makes it an excellent functional tape.

Masking tape’s Adhesive

Since masking tape’s intent is temporary, the removal needs to be residue-free. This limits the adhesive options for different types of masking tape.

Mos of Masking tape for painting applications use water based Acrylic adhesive. Such as Painter’s tape and PE cloth tape, their adhesive layer is very thin and transparent. Acrylic-based adhesives create the good conformable and no bleed performance of Masking tape. It can reach their maximum adhesion almost immediately upon application, have adequate resistance, require no preparation, and have good sheer and peel strength

Natural rubber adhesive mainly use to irregular surface masking. It’s thick adhesive layer have good tack. Such as cloth masking tape and Sandblast tape.

Silicone adhesive have a high degree of flexibility and very high temperature resistance (600°F). It available as a heat masking application, or low temperature resistant, the masking tape will be wide application.

How do I choose the painter’s tape?

 

Help house painters choose the right tape for their Job.

Painter’s tape as a paper masking tape for house painters job, it is a fine line tape. It is used to create crisp lines and clean surface after removed.

Use painters tape along wall and ceiling edges, on fixtures, and around trim and molding to keep clean, sharp paint lines and to protect surfaces from unwanted drips and splatters.

We help you to learn about the different styles of SLAA painter’s tape to ensure you choose the right one for the job, and find out how to use painters tape for a flawless end result.

Painter’s tape comes in a variety of widths and it can also be used in combination with a masking film.

Check Pre-taped masking film to see the detailed information. 

SLAA painters tape is made for select applications on particular surfaces. The tapes adhesion level and different paper backing are important for your applications.

4 Types of SLAA Painter’s Tape

Blue painter’s tape is a Multipurpose painter’s tape

Multipurpose painter’s tape is suitable for multiple surfaces such as smooth or irregular walls, trim, baseboards, tile, and glass. 14 days interior and 7 days exterior clean removal leaves behind no damage or adhesive residue.

Blue Washi Paper Painters Tape

Blue Crepe Paper Painters Tape

There are 2 different paper backing:
Washi paper and Crepe paper

Blue washi paper tape is a thinner paper masking tape guarantees crisp, fine lines edges.

Blue crepe paper tape is a strength paper masking tape that highly conformable for rounding curves and contours

Yellow painter’s tape is a No Bleed Painter’s Tape

Yellow painters tape is Washi paper masking tape for wall. It has good adhesion and good conformable paper backing. Yellow painters tape will not bleed or pucker when using water-based lucite house paints as masking tape does.

Green painter’s tape is a Low Adhesion Painters Tape for Delicate Surfaces

Low adhesion green painters tape is designed for delicate surfaces painting application. It used on the most sensitive surfaces, such as wallpapers, plaster and fresh paints. Its innovative and ultra-delicate adhesive formula ensures a clean and gentle removal up to 90 days from application.

Pink painter’s tape is a Low Adhesion Painters Tape for Fresh paints

Pink painter’s tape is ideal for masking freshly-painted surfaces and delicate surfaces during the painting process. Low adhesion tape assuring easy and clean removal without leaving residues within 24 hours from the application.

Why is your painters tape pulling off paint?

What is the difference between Green,Yellow and Blue painters tape?

 

1.Painters Tape Paper Backing

While both Green, blue and yellow painters tapes are coating Water-based acrylic adhesive. Blue painters tape has a Blue crepe paper, which has a large thickness and large tensile strength. On the other hand, Green and Yellow painters tape has a Washi paper that tends to better conformable.

2.Painters Tape Bleeding

Blue painters tape may bleed or leave residue behind. The yellow painter’s tape will not bleed or pucker when using water-based lucite house paints as masking tape does.

But Yellow painters tape will damage the already painted wall after peel off. When you masked off some areas on the wall sprayed with latex paint, maybe you left the tape on overnight. When you see the result, The wall has distinct lines and mottling in the nitro where the colored painters tape had resided. The chemical in the colored painters tape has reacted with the Nitro. The tape's adhesive has migrated into the nitro lacquer, swelling the finish under the tape.

Green painters tape is a safe colored painters tape for nitro finish. It is Painters masking tape DON NOT damage to Nitrocellulose Lacquer.

3.Painters Tape Residue

The adhesive on blue painters tape could also cause the tape to leave a sticky residue behind. The mess is difficult to clean. However, Green and Yellow painters tape does work well if you’re painting walls because it comes off glass cleanly.

4.Painters Tape Clean Lines

Technically, both colored painters tape types can help you achieve a clean, straight line. However, Yellow painters tape tends to adhere to surfaces better and longer. You can leave yellow painters tape on a surface for up to 14 days without causing harm. Blue painters tape can also produce clean lines if you remove it within 3 days of applying it, but the tape is not reliable for a long time.

Alternatively, yellow painters tapes include an absorbent polymer barrier that keeps paint out and helps produce extra-sharp lines. Using this type of yellow painters tape is ideal if you’re planning to paint shapes, stripes, or decorative patterns.

5.Blue painters tape vs. Yellow painters tape vs. Green painters tape

 

	Blue painters tape	Yellow painters tape	Green painters tape
Thickness	120 µm	92 µm	75 µm
Strength	38 N/cm	30 N/cm	30 N/cm
Adhesion	2.1N/cm	1.4N/cm	0.45N/cm
Max temperature	60°C	80°C	60°C
Conformable	Medium	Excellent	Excellent
Clean Lines	Medium	Excellent	Excellent
Bleeding	Maybe	Wihtout	Wihtout
Residue	14 days Wihtout	30 days Wihtout	90 days Wihtout
UV-Resistant	None	30 days	7 days
Moisture-Resistant	Excellent	Excellent	Medium