SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape
Double sided self-adhering fixing and spacer tape
SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape is a closed cell polyethylene spacer tape for initial fixation of facade panels during curing of SikaTack® Panel adhesive. It has a pressure sensitive adhesive on both sides and offers very high peel and shear properties. SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape is part of a system for the economic, concealed fixing of ventilated facades. With the SikaTack® Panel system, consisting of SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape, SikaTack® Panel adhesive and corresponding pre-treatments such as SikaTack® Panel Primer, facade panels are invisibly attached to their substructure.
- Very high initial tack
- Bonds well to a wide variety of substrates
- Fast and easy to apply
- Release liner easy to remove
- Fully compatible with SikaTack® Panel adhesives
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- Very high initial tack
- Bonds well to a wide variety of substrates
- Fast and easy to apply
- Release liner easy to remove
- Fully compatible with SikaTack® Panel adhesives
Areas of Application
SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape is typically used for the initial fixing of panels used for ventilated facades (until the SikaTack® Panel adhesive is cured) and to adjust the correct joint thickness. The use of the SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape allows an economical and rapid initial fixing of the facade panels. This product is suitable for experienced professional users only. Tests with actual substrates and conditions have to be performed ensuring adhesion and material compatibility.Product Details
| Chemical base | Polyethylene (with pressure-sensitive adhesive) | |
| Color | Anthracite | |
| Application temperature | 5 ─ 35 °C | |
| Compressive strength (ISO 844) | 50 % compression | 0.12 MPa |
| Peel adhesion (FTM 1) | 180°, 30 minutes, stainless steel | 23 N / 25 mm A, B |
| Resistance to shear (FTM 8) | 1 kg / 25 mm x 25 mm | 150 hours |
| Service temperature | -40 ─ 70 °C | |
| Shelf life | 24 months C |
| A) FTM = FINAT Test Method | B) Transverse direction | C) storage below 25 °C in a dry place, protected from sunlight |
IMPORTANT NOTE
SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape is not a structural component. Long term strength is provided by the SikaTack® Panel adhesive. Therefore never include the mechanical values of the tape in the calculation of the long term strength required. SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape must not be used for structural glazing application.
Application
Surface preparation
The SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape must be applied on the pre-treated substrate, as defined for the used SikaTack® Panel adhesive.
Application
Align and apply the SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape over the whole length of the vertical sections and parallel to the edges of the railing profiles. Press the tape onto the pre-treated substrate. The release liner of the SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape has to be removed after the application of the SikaTack® Panel adhesive. Position the panels precisely and press them firmly until they fully contact the SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape. Once the fixing tape is applied, it must not be removed and reused. It is thus essential to position tape carefully. Make sure the product is in contact with both surfaces. If the unit is not correctly aligned, remove used fixing tape, dispose it off and repeat application with new tape.
SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape is compatible with all components of the SikaTack® Panel System.
SikaTack® Panel Fixing Tape needs to be used in ventilated facades applications only by experienced professionals and after a detailed examination and written approval of the corresponding project details by the Technical Department of Sika Industry.