Aluminum tape is widely used in the construction and renovation industry. It facilitates the work of fitters, roofers and plumbers. Sometimes it happens that novice specialists confuse its use with repair tape. The latter is also essential in every DIY box. Check when it is worth choosing aluminum tape and when it is worth choosing repair tape and get to know the range of tapes in the Oninnen installation wholesaler .
Check out the aluminum tape at the Onninen installation wholesaler
What is the difference between repair tape and aluminum tape?
As the name suggests, repair tape is designed to repair water and sewage system failures, as well as for temporary installation. In practice, when a specialist starts service or repair work and does not have any spare parts, he saves the day thanks to repair tape. He seals the installation and in the meantime orders everything needed to permanently remove the failure. Repair tapes have strong adhesive and are resistant to water, high and low temperatures.
Despite this, they are easy to tear off by hand. They are worth having not only in the toolbox of the installer, but also in every home, farm or production plant. However, they are not as durable as aluminum tapes. The latter are used for various types of permanent installations in the construction, finishing and renovation industries. In turn, aluminum tape is not used in electricity, because aluminum conducts electricity. Insulating or repair tapes are used to connect cables and secure connections.
What is aluminum tape used for?
Aluminum tape is a specialist tape for special tasks. It is made of a layer of aluminum, which, as we know, is resistant to corrosion and has thermal insulation properties. That is why aluminum tapes are characterized by durability and resistance to changing weather conditions, including UV radiation. They will withstand temperatures from -20 to 155°C, and the temporary fire resistance is 200°C (up to 1 hour). An undoubted advantage is also a layer of strong glue, thanks to which the tape adheres perfectly to any type of surface and joints of various types of materials.
What's more, aluminum tape is non-toxic to the environment, so it does not release any harmful substances into water or air. It is safe for the environment and human health even many years after application. It can be easily cut with scissors and a knife. In addition, aluminum tapes are available in rolls of various lengths and widths, as well as in strips of various dimensions and with a hole for a nail or a fastening screw.
In practice, the most common uses of aluminum tape are:
- sealing and connecting ventilation and chimney systems;
- connecting insulating mats made of glass fibre or mineral wool when insulating attics, ceilings and basements;
- sealing joints of steel, copper and aluminium pipes in water and sewage installations and roof gutters;
- for removing thermal bridges in thermal insulation and heating installations.
In the most difficult conditions, aluminum tapes reinforced with acrylic adhesive are used. They are reinforced with a fiberglass mesh, covered with a layer of polyethylene laminate. This type of tape is suitable for insulating pipes in ventilation, water, air conditioning and heating systems.
Installation tapes at the Onninen wholesaler
We offer various types of smooth and reinforced aluminum tapes, in rolls and strips of various dimensions. The assortment of the Onninen wholesaler includes products such as:
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Onnline reinforced aluminium tape, 48 mm wide and 45 m long , adapted to the temperature range from -30 to 120°C, available individually or in packs of 24 pieces; - Aluminio smooth, high-temperature aluminium tape , 50 mm wide and 50 metres long on a roll, suitable for temperatures from -20 to 155°C, available individually or in packs of 24 pieces;
- Tritium reinforced aluminium tape , cut into 45 mm long strips, with a hole for a nail or screw, available in packages of 1/10/100 kg.
Aluminum tapes make work more efficient. They allow you to increase the number of orders, customer satisfaction and the installer's profit. Do you want to make your installation work easier? Check out various types of aluminum tapes, in rolls and strips of different lengths. Stock up on repair tapes that will make troubleshooting easier.
Check out the aluminum tape at the Onninen installation wholesaler