#645-14 is an exceptional PTFE coated fiberglass tape with a silicone adhesive that is designed to withstand high temperatures and demanding applications. This pressure-sensitive tape features a 14mil thickness and a standard weight coating of PTFE, providing exceptional release properties, excellent chemical resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.
While #645-14 is commonly used in high-temperature applications involving packaging, plastics, roll covering, and uPVC window welding, its versatility extends to various other industries and scenarios. Here are additional applications where #645-14 excels:
1. Food Processing: The tape is suitable for use in food processing and packaging applications. It can be utilized on heat-sealing equipment, conveyor belts, and sealing surfaces to ensure smooth and reliable packaging processes in the food industry. Its strong release properties prevent sticking, and its chemical resistance ensures compatibility with various food products.
2. Heat Transfer Equipment: #645-14 is ideal for applications involving heat transfer equipment, such as heat exchangers, condensers, and boilers. The tape can be used to create gaskets or seals that withstand high temperatures and maintain a tight seal, preventing leakage and maximizing heat transfer efficiency.
3. Thermal Insulation Wrapping: The tape's high-temperature resistance and exceptional release properties make it suitable for thermal insulation wrapping applications. It can be used to wrap pipes, ducts, and other equipment, providing insulation and preventing heat loss or transfer.
4. Aerospace Industry: #645-14 finds application in the aerospace industry for various purposes. It can be used in the manufacturing of composite parts, providing a release surface during the curing process. Additionally, it is suitable for wire and cable harnessing, protecting wires from abrasion, and offering insulation in demanding aerospace environments.
5. Chemical Resistance Applications: The tape's chemical resistance makes it suitable for applications where exposure to corrosive chemicals is a concern. It can be used to line tanks, pipes, and valves in chemical processing plants, ensuring protection against chemical reactions and maintaining equipment integrity.
6. Printing and Graphic Arts: #645-14 is valuable in the printing and graphic arts industry. It can be utilized as a release liner for heat transfer printing processes, enabling the transfer of images onto various substrates. The tape's low friction surface ensures smooth and precise printing operations.
7. Automotive Manufacturing: The tape is suitable for various applications in the automotive industry. It can be used in the manufacturing of gaskets, seals, and insulation for engine components, as well as for wire harnessing and electrical insulation in vehicles.
8. Textile Industry: #645-14 finds utility in the textile industry for applications such as heat sealing and laminating processes. It can be used on heat-sealing equipment or as a release surface to prevent sticking during the production of textiles and garments.
9. Semiconductor Manufacturing: The tape's chemical resistance and release properties make it useful in the semiconductor industry. It can be applied to tools and equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing processes to prevent adhesion or contamination and ensure precise and clean operations.
10. Medical Equipment: #645-14 can be utilized in the medical field for various applications. It can be employed in the manufacturing of medical devices, such as catheters or diagnostic equipment, where strong release properties, chemical resistance, and high-temperature resistance are required.
While #645-14 is commonly used in high-temperature applications involving packaging, plastics, roll covering, and uPVC window welding, its versatility extends to various other industries and scenarios. Here are additional applications where #645-14 excels:
1. Food Processing: The tape is suitable for use in food processing and packaging applications. It can be utilized on heat-sealing equipment, conveyor belts, and sealing surfaces to ensure smooth and reliable packaging processes in the food industry. Its strong release properties prevent sticking, and its chemical resistance ensures compatibility with various food products.
2. Heat Transfer Equipment: #645-14 is ideal for applications involving heat transfer equipment, such as heat exchangers, condensers, and boilers. The tape can be used to create gaskets or seals that withstand high temperatures and maintain a tight seal, preventing leakage and maximizing heat transfer efficiency.
3. Thermal Insulation Wrapping: The tape's high-temperature resistance and exceptional release properties make it suitable for thermal insulation wrapping applications. It can be used to wrap pipes, ducts, and other equipment, providing insulation and preventing heat loss or transfer.
4. Aerospace Industry: #645-14 finds application in the aerospace industry for various purposes. It can be used in the manufacturing of composite parts, providing a release surface during the curing process. Additionally, it is suitable for wire and cable harnessing, protecting wires from abrasion, and offering insulation in demanding aerospace environments.
5. Chemical Resistance Applications: The tape's chemical resistance makes it suitable for applications where exposure to corrosive chemicals is a concern. It can be used to line tanks, pipes, and valves in chemical processing plants, ensuring protection against chemical reactions and maintaining equipment integrity.
6. Printing and Graphic Arts: #645-14 is valuable in the printing and graphic arts industry. It can be utilized as a release liner for heat transfer printing processes, enabling the transfer of images onto various substrates. The tape's low friction surface ensures smooth and precise printing operations.
7. Automotive Manufacturing: The tape is suitable for various applications in the automotive industry. It can be used in the manufacturing of gaskets, seals, and insulation for engine components, as well as for wire harnessing and electrical insulation in vehicles.
8. Textile Industry: #645-14 finds utility in the textile industry for applications such as heat sealing and laminating processes. It can be used on heat-sealing equipment or as a release surface to prevent sticking during the production of textiles and garments.
9. Semiconductor Manufacturing: The tape's chemical resistance and release properties make it useful in the semiconductor industry. It can be applied to tools and equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing processes to prevent adhesion or contamination and ensure precise and clean operations.
10. Medical Equipment: #645-14 can be utilized in the medical field for various applications. It can be employed in the manufacturing of medical devices, such as catheters or diagnostic equipment, where strong release properties, chemical resistance, and high-temperature resistance are required.
Unit of Measure
Tape Thickness Backing |
N/A .014 " |
Tape Thickness Total |
N/A .017 " |
Adhesion |
N/A 55 oz/in |
Break Strengh |
N/A 500/285 lb/in |
Elongation |
N/A <5 % |
Dielectric Strength |
N/A 10500 V |
Insulation Class |
N/A - |
Adhesive Type |
N/A Silicone |
Release Liner |
N/A No |
Temperature |
N/A -100 to +500 ºF |
Tape Color |
N/A Natural-Brown |
