Buyer's Guide: Weatherstripping Tape
Property
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Ether Weatherstrip
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Ester Weatherstrip
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Vinyl Weatherseal
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Rubber Sponge Weatherseal |
| Material Description |
Low cost, resilient, open cell polyether urethane foam tape. |
Denser, self-extinguishing open cell polyester urethane foam tape. |
Closed cell PVC weatherseal with excellent compression for repeat outdoor use. |
Closed cell neoprene rubber weatherstrip ideal for high temperature single-use sealing. |
| Temperature Range |
-40 to 150 F° |
-40 to 250 F° *
Rubber adhesive up to 150 F° |
-40 to 180 F° |
-40 to 200 F° *
Rubber adhesive up to 150 F° |
| Compression Recovery |
Excellent |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
| Adhesive |
Rubber |
Rubber |
Acrylic |
Rubber |
| Flexibility |
Excellent |
Good |
Excellent |
Good |
| Density |
1.12 PCF |
2.0 PCF |
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| UV Resistance |
Poor |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Indoor Use |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Outdoor Use |
Poor |
Moderate |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Flammability Rating |
N/A not applicable |
UL 94 HF-1 |
FMVSS 302 |
UL 94 HF-1 |
| Available Colors |
Light Grey |
Dark Grey |
Black / Grey |
Black |
| Typical Applications |
Weatherstripping, Dust prevention, Acoustical absorption, Thermal insulation, Air infiltration prevention |
Mild UV resistance weatherstripping, Fire retardency, Dust and insect seal, Insulation, Acoustical Absorption, Hat Sizing |
Automotive, Marine, HVAC, RV tape, Transportation. Seals out air and moisture as well as noise dampening. |
Outdoor applications, Moisture seal, Dust and air sealing, High temperature weatherseal, Roof curbs. |
| Other Common Names |
Polyether Tape, Open Cell Tape |
Polyester Tape, Hat Resizing Tape, Open Cell Foam Tape |
Vinyl foam tape, vinyl weatherstrip, vinyl weatherseal, RV tape, Automotive tape, PVC tape |
Rubber tape, foam rubber, rubber weatherseal, sponge rubber foam |
| Additional Notes |
Ether tape is shipped in compressed rolls and should be opened or "popped" upon receipt. Tape will reach desired thickness within 24 hours. |
Ester tape is also used for hat resizing. Self extinguising weatherstripping option. |
PVC contains acoustical and sound deadening properties. Not affected by temperature changes. Remains flexible. |
Neoprene sponge tape is flame retardant, chemical and oil resistant. Made of elastomeric rubber. |
* Pressure sensitive rubber adhesive is good up to 150 F°
