Scapa 571 Silicone Splicing Tape is a thin polyester film, single-coated on one side with a custom-formulated silicone pressure sensitive adhesive (opposite side of the film utilizes a standard non-silicone coating). The silicone adhesive provides high initial tack and ensures an excellent bond to silicone coated substrates.
This translucent shear-resistant product is pink to enable prompt splice identification and has a soft, conformable adhesive that adheres well to irregular surfaces.
It is used for splicing of silicone release papers, films, and other substrates; general-purpose bonding; high-temperature masking; and chemical masking.
Carrier/Backing polyester (PET) film. Adhesive custom-formulated silicone. Thickness 2.5 mils (carrier, adhesive) 1.5 mils (adhesive) 1 mil (carrier).
Adhesion 35 ounces per inch (to stainless steel test panel). Tensile Strength 25 pounds per inch (longitudinal). Service/Operating Temperature up to 350F. Elongation 90%. Short-Term Exposure up to 392F.