Processing instruction tape

Jun 20, 2024

	Tapir single-sided and double-sided adhesive tapes adhere well to most dry, clean and flat surfaces. If you wish to adhere it to a dirty or corroded surface, you must first sand it.

1	Clean the surfaces to be joined with a Surface Cleaner product. Always move in one direction and in one movement. Always move in one direction and in a straight line.
2	After the final cleaning, dry the surfaces thoroughly with a clean lint-free cloth. Always move in one direction and in a straight line.
3	Apply the tape to one of the surfaces. Avoid as much contact as possible with both the adhesive side of the tape and the cleaned surfaces. Press the tape firmly with a protective sheet. Preferably use a roller when pressing.
4	Finally, adhere the materials to one another. Gently remove the protective film. For better adhesion, press the materials well afterwards with a pressureroller. Always check and test the adhesive tape before using it for the intended application.

Important!

Manufacturing tolerances

These guidelines are a list of steps you should take to achieve the best possible end result and optimise the performance of the tape.

Storage of the tape
Store in a dry, clean place.

Acclimatise
Before adhering the materials together, you should acclimate them in the workshop for 24 hours.

Ideal working conditions
When choosing your workplace, it is important to take precautions for your own safety and choose a well-ventilated area. Preferably, use the adhesive tape at a temperature between 16°C and 24°C and at a relative humidity of 30%-50%.

Primer
If you wish to use the self-adhesive tape in combination with a primer, you must also follow the guidelines for the application of a primer

Testing
The guidelines established for the application of self-adhesive tape are based on reliable tests and data, but may vary per adhesion, so their thoroughness and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. It is therefore important and your own responsibility to check and test the adhesion and the end result yourself before using it for the intended application.

Final adhesive strength after 72 hours
It takes 72 hours to reach its final adhesive strength.

Manufacturing tolerances for cutting
On roll widths up to 100mm +/-1,0mm and above 100mm +/-2,0mm. Roll widths outer diameter compared to roll widths core diameter +/-1,0mm.

Water is used to cool the cutting blade. This may possibly leave ‘stains’ on the product but does not affect the adhesive properties.

Manufacturing tolerances for laser die cutting
Dimensions compared to the centre line:
Fits into a frame of 30mm x 30mm +/-0,5mm,
in a frame of 120mm x 120mm +/-1mm,
in a frame of 400mm x 400mm +/-1,5mm and in a frame of 960mm x 640mm +/-2mm.

Preferably supply punch part drawings in .DXF or .CDR file format.

Laser cutting can leave a burning smell, discolouration marks on the edges or a minor dross adhesion on the liner. This does not affect the end result.

Disclaimer

We reserve the right to improve the products and change the specifications when the properties change.

Contact
In case of any problems, damage or questions about the delivered product and/or adhesive tape, please contact us directly:

Tel.: +31 (0) 591 390 059
Mail: info@tapir.nl
Web.: www.tapir.nl

Download our processing instructions here