Black Aluminum Foil Tape

• Description

  This Black Aluminum Foil Tape consists of a 25-micron (1.0 mil) aluminum foil backing coated with a matte black lacquer to eliminate reflectivity. The tape is paired with a high-performance solvent-based acrylic adhesive, ensuring long-term bonding strength across a wide range of surfaces.

  Protected by an easy-release silicone liner, the tape is simple to handle and apply. Its matte surface not only enhances visual discretion but also helps absorb light and heat, making it particularly effective in lighting control and heat management applications.

  With strong resistance to moisture, chemicals, UV exposure, and temperature extremes, this tape is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, delivering reliable sealing, patching, and insulation performance.

• Tape Features

  • Non-Reflective Matte Finish: The black lacquered surface eliminates glare and absorbs light, perfect for photography, film, and theater applications.
  • High-Temperature Performance: Specifically formulated to withstand the intense heat generated by projectors, stage lights, and automotive engines.
  • Excellent Sealing Properties: A low moisture vapor transmission rate ensures superior patching and sealing against humidity and air leaks.
  • Chemical & Moisture Resistance: Provides a durable barrier that protects against environmental elements, chemicals, and solvent exposure.
  • Versatile Adhesion: The solvent acrylic adhesive offers strong, permanent bonding to rough or smooth surfaces.
  • Aesthetic Integration: Designed to match Black FSK faced ductwork and pipe insulation for a clean, professional appearance in HVAC installations.

Tape Applications

• Black Aluminum Foil Tape is the industry standard for precision tasks across multiple sectors:

  • Entertainment & Lighting: Used by engineers and decorators to block light spills on projectors and barn doors, create shadows, and adapt gobos on heat-generating equipment.
  • HVAC Systems: Specifically used to seal joints and seams in ductwork, particularly when using black-faced insulation or where a discrete finish is required.
  • Automotive Industry: Ideal for under-the-hood and chassis applications where heat shielding and moisture protection are necessary.
  • General Industrial: Suitable for any masking, sealing, or repairing task that requires the thermal properties of aluminum without the reflective shine.

• Properties

  PROPERTIES	METRIC	ENGLISH	TEST METHOD
  Black coating	2.5 Micron	0.1Mil	PSTC-133 / ASTM D 3652
  Backing Thickness	25 Micron	1.0Mil	PSTC-133 / ASTM D 3652
  Total Thickness	62.5Micron	2.5Mil	PSTC-133 / ASTM D 3652
  Adhesion to Steel	15N/25mm	54Oz./In.	PSTC-101 / ASTM D 3330
  Tack Rolling ball	20cm	8.0In	PSTC-6 / ASTM D 3121
  Tensile Strength	40 N/25mm	9.1Lb/In	PSTC-131 / ASTM D 3759
  Elongation	3.0%	3.0%	PSTC-131 / ASTM D 3759
  Service Temperature	-30℃ to +120℃	-22℉ to +248℉
  Applying Temperature	-10℃ to +40℃	+50℉ to +105℉

• Roll Size

  Finish Roll:

  50mm x 50m	2” x 55yds
  75mm x 50m	3” x 55yds
  Log Roll:	1020mm x 50m
  Jumbo Roll:	1020mm x 3000m

   

FAQ:

Q1. What makes matte black foil tape different from standard aluminum foil tape?
A: The matte black finish reduces light reflection and glare, making it ideal for visual-sensitive environments such as film, photography, and stage lighting.

Q2: Can this tape handle the heat of a stage light or projector?
A: Yes. Black Aluminum Foil Tape is designed specifically for heat-generating equipment. Its aluminum backing and solvent acrylic adhesive are engineered to maintain integrity under high temperatures without peeling or smoking.

Q3: Is the black finish permanent?
A: The tape features a durable black lacquered finish that is designed to resist scratching and environmental wear, ensuring it remains non-reflective even after long-term exposure.

Q4: Is this tape waterproof for outdoor use?
A: Absolutely. It offers excellent aging resistance and moisture protection, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor sealing and patching.

Q5: How does it differ from standard gaffer tape?
A: While both are used in the entertainment industry, this is an aluminum foil tape. It offers much higher heat resistance and a vapor-tight seal compared to cloth-based gaffer tape, making it better suited for permanent HVAC fixes or high-heat lighting applications.