Capital Tape is excited to announce its new, swirl-free foam tape which will not twist, warp, distort, or break when penetrated by fasteners.
What is Swirl-Free Foam Tape?
The CT1010 is a medium-density PVC foam tape designed to maintain its structural integrity during fastening processes. Unlike standard foam tapes that may twist or warp when screws or rivets are applied, the CT1010 swirl-free foam tape remains stable, ensuring a secure and reliable seal as the foam compresses and conforms around the fastener.
What is the CT1010 Tape Used For?
The CT1010 swirl-free foam tape is versatile and suitable for various industries, including transportation, construction, and marine sectors. Its ability to seal out light, water, and dust makes it ideal for use in recreational vehicles, modular walls, railroad cars, outdoor lighting fixtures, and metal farm buildings.
How Resistant is the CT1010 Foam Tape to Environmental Conditions?
In addition to its mechanical stability, swirl-free foam tape offers excellent resistance to environmental factors. It is flame resistant under FMVSS 302 standards and exhibits excellent resistance to fungi, oxidation, and weathering. These characteristics ensure durability and longevity, even in challenging conditions.
How Hard is Installation of the CT1010 PVC Foam Tape?
The ease of installation is another advantage of the CT1010 swirl-free foam tape. It conforms to curved or irregular surfaces and features a paper liner that prevents stretching during application. This adaptability, combined with its robust sealing properties, makes Capital Tape’s swirl-free foam tape a reliable choice for professionals seeking dependable sealing solutions.
CT1010 Highlights
- Won’t crack, twist, or distort when penetrated by fasteners
- 30% compression, single side adhesive
- Medium force compression, positive seal
- Flame resistant under FMVSS 302
- Seals out light, water, and dust, ideal for mechanical and electronic assemblies
- Allows for easy die-cutting
- Conforms to curved/irregular surfaces
- Paper liner with easy removal prevents install stretching
- Ideal applications: Recreational and off-road vehicles, vehicle overlap and truck roofline seals, die-cut gaskets, modular walls, railroad cars, marine, outdoor lighting fixtures and metal farm buildings, corrugated panel seals, lap joints
Why Choose the CT1010?
The CT1010 tape features an aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side of a medium-density, closed-cell foam. It is specifically formulated to resist twisting and tearing, which provides an excellent combination of flexibility and conformability with strength and wear-resistance. The swirl-free CT1010 performs in tough applications where a tape must still flex to fit and seal, while maintaining excellent dimensional stability and cushion against heavier loads. It is the chosen tape for insulating and sealing products, and the ideal choice for applications in RVs and Semis. Learn more about all of our recreational vehicle tape offerings here.
Learn more about the CT1010 medium-density PVC foam tape from Capital Tape here:
You can request CT1010 samples here and if you’re ready to move forward, we’ll provide you a fast, easy, online quote!
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