tesa PVC Safety Tape
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 yearly when the glider is waxed.
W&W typically stocks all Tesa PVC Safety Tape.
Tesa PVC Safety Tape price varies depending on selection above.
| 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)
