PP Shrink Tape
Description
Biaxially oriented polypropylene shrink tape is a single layer, untreated shrink tape. It is available in a wide variety of widths and film thicknesses.
Application
PP Shrink Tape is normally wrapped around the laminate on the mandrel and held in place with pressure sensitive tape. When exposed to heat, the tape shrinks, applying pressure to the part.
Properties
| Density | .905 g/cm3 | |
| Tensile | Strength | |
| MD | 16,000 psi | |
| TD | 38,000 psi | |
| Heat Shrinkage | 2% | |
| Melt Point | 333°F (167°C) | |
| Heat Set Temperature | 280°F (138°C) | |
| Release | Will release from most commercially available resin systems | |
| Burn Rate | Slow | |
| Shelf Life | Indefinite |