Description
Kingspan White Insulation Tape – High Strength, Flexibility, Conformability
Kingspan White Insulation Tape is a specialized product designed to provide a reliable solution for insulation needs. This fire retardant reinforced aluminium foil tape is specifically formulated to create a secure vapour seal join in aluminium faced insulation products. The white variety of Kingspan Tape is particularly well-suited for use with Kingspan Insulwhite, catering to the specific requirements of this insulation system.
Engineered with the insulation and air-conditioning industries in mind, Kingspan White Insulation Tape offers exceptional properties. Its pressure-sensitive nature ensures excellent adhesion, allowing for a strong and durable bond. Moreover, the tape exhibits early fire hazard properties, enhancing safety measures in various applications.
One of the standout features of Kingspan White Insulation Tape is its backing. With a rare combination of high strength, flexibility, and conformability, the tape can easily adapt to the contours of different surfaces. This versatility enables it to provide effective insulation solutions while maintaining superior performance.
Whether you are working on residential or commercial projects, Kingspan White Insulation Tape serves as a dependable choice, meeting the stringent requirements of insulation applications.
- Ensure that Kingspan Insulation products are installed tightly without any noticeable sag or slack.
- For sealing joins, use a reinforced foil insulation tape that is a minimum of 72 mm wide (for commercial and retrofit buildings) or 48 mm wide (for residential buildings).
- Prior to applying the tape, make sure the surface is clean and free from any contaminants such as dust, dirt, oil, or silicones. If there is any uncertainty, use a clean rag and mineral turpentine to clean the surface, and wait for it to dry before proceeding.
- Center the tape precisely over the join, ensuring equal coverage on both sides.
- Apply adequate pressure to the tape using a plastic squeegee or blade. The more surface contact, the better the result.
- Follow the contours of the substrate. Avoid pulling the tape tightly or trying to flatten out surface irregularities with the tape. Instead, allow the tape to relax and conform to the surface’s irregularities before rubbing it down. When applied with sufficient pressure, the tape should conform to the insulation’s texture, and the texture of the insulation facing should be visible through the tape.
- When sealing angled joints in the longitudinal direction, apply the insulation foil tape in short sections to one side of the join. Use a blade or squeegee to rub it down as far as possible into the corner before applying it to the other side of the join.
Guidelines for Applying Kingspan White Insulation Tape
When taping joins in Kingspan Insulation products, it is important for you to understand that the main purpose of the tape is to seal the join and not to replace mechanical fixing in situations where there may be stress or pressure on the join. In such cases, you should investigate more secure means of securing the join that can withstand factors like wind loading.
If you find it difficult to apply sufficient pressure on the tape, try using shorter pieces of tape, around 25 cm long, and place them across the join at intervals of 1.0 m. It is recommended that the length of the tape covers not only the join but also continues around the next edge to provide an “anchor point” for added stability. Whenever possible, try to arrange joins adjacent to a hard, unyielding backing surface. This will allow you to achieve maximum pressure when applying the tape.
When taping Kingspan Insulation products, make sure to use a plastic squeegee or blade to apply suitable pressure to the tape. Apply the pressure as you roll out the aluminium foil tape, ensuring maximum adhesion by following the surface contours of the insulation products. Avoid flattening the contours with the foil insulation tape. Also, be careful to ensure that the material joined by the tape does not experience movement, as this can create excessive pressure on the join and lead to tape failure. Remember, these tapes are not meant to be used as mechanical joining devices.
For complete information on the wide range of products available from Kingspan Insulation, be sure to visit their website. There, you will find detailed information to help you make informed decisions regarding their products.
