The shrink tape is a robust, flexible, heat-shrinkable polyester film. When wrapped around an object and heated, the Hi-Shrink tape starts to shrink and applies pressure to the underlying laminate.
Ideally suited for making composites tubes (with the aid of appropriate mandrels).
Product benefits
- Simple way to apply compaction for debulking, consolidating, and forming
- Enables evacuation of excess resin (as well as of volatile compounds)
- Gives your part a high gloss and resin rich surface finish
- High performance release coating (non-silicone)
- Enables multiple methods for adjusting compressive force on the part
Technical data:
Thickness: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
Width: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
Length of roll: 91.4 m (100 yd.)
Start of shrinking: 65 °C (150 °F)
Usage temperatures: up to 165 °C (329 °F)
Shrink percentages: 0-20 %
Max. shrink force (at 150 °C): 8.59 pound/inch
Important: Only the outer face of the tape has a release agent applied (PTFE coating)