tesa® PVC Safety Tape

General Description

tesa® PVC Safety Tape is used to protect the leading edge of mylar from lifting and helps smooth airflow. Tesa tape has a high-quality natural rubber adhesive and backing which is UV and chemical-resistant. Some repair shops recommend PVC safety tape be changed every year when the glider is waxed.

tesa® PVC Safety Tape price varies depending on selection. Use dropdown box above for selection and final price.

Total Thickness 2.55 mils 0.065 mm
Adhesion 5.1 oz/in 3.6 N/cm
Tensile Strength 5.31 lb/in 60 N/cm
Elongation to Break 60%  

tesa® PVC Safety Tape comes in three widths: 12mm, 19mm, and 25mm X 66m.

Note: Old tape should never be left to the point it's brittle, cracked or lifting! tesa® safety tape is your first line of protection if mylar begins to lift. The widths are more for aesthetics but it is recommended you follow your manufacturer's recommendations. tesa® safety tape has very little shrinkage

Aircraft Seal With a Top or Bottom Hinge

  1. PVC Anti–Peel “tesa® Safety Tape”
  2. Pre–Curved “Mylar Gap Seal”
  3. “tesa® Transfer Tape” (Double sided adhesive tape)
  4. Glass Cloth “Tef. Fabric Tape” with single side adhesive 

Aircraft Seal With a Center Hinged Control Surface

  1. Teflon Sealing Tape “Tef. Fabric Tape” Non–adhesive
  2. PVC Anti–Peel “tesa® PVC Safety Tape”
  3. Pre–Curved “Mylar Gap Seal”
  4. “tesa® Transfer Tape” (Double sided adhesive tape)
  5. Glass Cloth “Tef. Fabric Tape” with single side adhesive (optional)
  6. 3D “Turbulator Tape” (Zig Zag or Dimple Turbulator Tape)

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