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Budnick Converting
AIRFLOW™
**Discontinued**AirFlow foam-in-place vent tape
*Discontinued - see BudVent™ as alternate product AirFlow™ vent tape is a strong nylon, non-woven, fabric with adhesive strips. It is a highly permeable material. Airflow™ is specifically designed to hold foam insulation in and allow more air and gas to escape during foam-in-place injection. This vent tape is suitable for closed-pour and open-pour foaming processes. AirFlow™ venting tape allows foam to draw throughout the entire cavity more efficiently than other vent tapes. By eliminating foam voids and allowing the foam to cure faster, AirFlow™ reduces non-conformances, may lower foam usage and decreases labor hours throughout the production process.
With a burst strength of 67 psi, AirFlow™ is stronger than most vent tapes.
If exposed to UV rays, the adhesive may yellow over time.
Converting Services
- Precision Cutting
- Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Printing
- Laminating and Coating
- Spooling and Finishing
- Consulting & Process Audit
- Prototyping
- Inventory Management
At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.
| Backing/Carrier | Proprietary |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Rubber |
| Thickness | 11.9 Mils |
| Tensile | 73.60 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 91.4 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 40° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | 160° F |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Air permeability = 170 CFM/SQ ft. (Tex Test).
- 2.oz. non-woven backing
- Heat resistant & light stable properties
- Available in die-cut parts on a roll or on a pad
- Can be custom converted to most shapes or sizes
- Material is rigid for easy handling
- Die-cut parts on a roll are easily dispensed
- Liner protects the adhesive
- No adhesive blocks holes, so it allows more air and gas to escape
- Draws foam throughout the entire cavity
- Foam cures faster
- Reduces foam voids that cause non-conformance waste
- Better outgassing keeps gas from deteriorating plastic materials
- Less foam overflow clean-up
- Material usage is measurable and consistent
- Proper venting may save on foam usage
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Polyurethane foam in place vent tape
- Out gas venting for Closed-pour foam-in-place
- Out gas vent tape for Open-pour foam-in-place
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Natural
Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.
The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.
It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.
Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.