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High Shrink Tape

Price range: $25.00 through $60.00 incl GST

SKU INF.TAPE.HIGHSHRINK Category

Hi Shrink Tape

Pack Type: 25mm × 10m | 25mm × 50m | 50mm × 10m | 50mm × 50m

High shrink tape is used to compress composite laminates during cure. As the tape is heated, it shrinks tightly around the part, applying consistent pressure without the need for clamps or vacuum systems.
The tape is release-coated on one side, allowing it to be removed cleanly after cure.
Features:
    • High shrink rate provides strong consolidation during cure
    • Applies even pressure without vacuum bagging
    • Self-releasing for easy removal after cure
  • Suitable for use on tubes, rods and wrapped components
Quick Tips:
  • Apply with an overlap of around a third ensuring even pressure
  • Heat gradually using a heat gun, hair dryer or composites oven
  • Remove after full cure once the part has cooled

Technical Snapshot:

  • Material: Polypropylene
  • Max Service Temp: 130C
  • Shrinkage: 4.5%
  • Yeild: 28.92 kg/m2
  • Tensile: 150 MPA
  • Elongation at Break:  190%
  • Secent Modulus: 110MPa
  • Elastic Modulus: 2000Mpa
A few words on safety:
  • Tape is fairly safe.

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See it:

This video shows how high shrink tape is applied and heated to compress composite laminates (jump to 5m30s). Video credit to Easy Composites.