tesa® PVC Safety Tape
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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
- PVC Anti–Peel “tesa® Safety Tape”
- Pre–Curved “Mylar Gap Seal”
- “tesa® Transfer Tape” (Double sided adhesive tape)
- Glass Cloth “Tef. Fabric Tape” with single side adhesive
Aircraft Seal With a Center Hinged Control Surface
- Teflon Sealing Tape “Tef. Fabric Tape” Non–adhesive
- PVC Anti–Peel “tesa® PVC Safety Tape”
- Pre–Curved “Mylar Gap Seal”
- “tesa® Transfer Tape” (Double sided adhesive tape)
- Glass Cloth “Tef. Fabric Tape” with single side adhesive (optional)
- 3D “Turbulator Tape” (Zig Zag or Dimple Turbulator Tape)