Polyethylene Coated Cloth Tape
OPALUS PACK is a manufacturer of polyethylene coated cloth tape for temporary sealing, bundling, masking, and holding work in industrial environments. Built with PE coated cloth backing and rubber adhesive, the tape combines a water-resistant PE surface, abrasion resistance, and controlled hand tearability. It is used on metal, plastic film, coated board, painted panels, and rough construction surfaces where quick application and short-term protection are required.
- Backing: PE coated cloth backing with woven cloth scrim
- Adhesive: Rubber adhesive for fast tack and holding power
- Thickness: Common options from 150 um to 300 um
- Colors: Silver, black, white, red, yellow, blue, green, custom colors
- Roll size: 48 mm x 25 m or 48 mm x 50 m, custom sizes available
- Use: Temporary sealing, bundling, industrial masking, holding, color coding
Product Overview
Polyethylene coated cloth tape is selected for its layered structure, not only for a duct tape appearance. The PE coated surface helps block splash, dust, and short-term moisture exposure. The woven cloth scrim adds tensile strength and keeps the tape tearable by hand. In a 48 mm hand tear check, a balanced roll should separate across the width without long fiber drag.
The rubber adhesive gives quick contact bonding for sealing sheets, holding cable runs, bundling parts, masking equipment edges, and fixing temporary covers. In OPALUS PACK sample checks, 180 um to 220 um grades balance conformability, hand tear behavior, and temporary sealing strength. Heavier 250 um to 300 um grades are better for repeated handling and edge rubbing. This tape is not designed for permanent roof repair, long-term waterproof membranes, or submerged sealing.
Benefits
- PE coated cloth backing helps resist splash, dust, and light moisture during temporary sealing.
- Rubber adhesive gives quick tack on metal, plastic film, coated board, painted panels, and rough construction surfaces.
- Woven cloth scrim adds tensile strength while keeping the tape tearable by hand.
- Abrasion resistant PE surface helps reduce wear during bundling, wrapping, handling, and masking.
- Thickness, color, and sample roll options help confirm adhesion, edge lifting, unwind, and hand tear behavior.
How Does the PE Coated Cloth Structure Improve Temporary Sealing Performance?
This tape is not selected only for adhesive strength. Its performance comes from PE coated cloth backing, woven cloth scrim, and rubber adhesive working together. In a short water splash observation, the PE coated surface helps protect the cloth layer from immediate wetting, but it should still be used as temporary moisture protection. The cloth layer supports tensile strength and controlled tearability for duct tape construction, cable holding, film joining, equipment masking, and bundling parts exposed to handling friction.
TDS
| Item | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Polyethylene coated cloth tape |
| Backing Structure | PE coated cloth backing with woven cloth scrim |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber pressure sensitive adhesive |
| Total Thickness | 150 um – 300 um, customizable |
| Standard Size | 48 mm x 25 m, 48 mm x 50 m, custom width and length |
| Adhesion to Steel | 7 – 15 N/25 mm, typical factory test range |
| Tensile Strength | 80 – 180 N/25 mm, depending on thickness |
| Elongation at Break | 8% – 18%, typical reference value |
| Water Splash Observation | Good splash resistance after short exposure |
| Abrasion Rub Observation | PE coated surface remains stable under light manual rub test |
| Hand Tear Check | Can be torn by hand across width under normal workshop condition |
| Edge Lifting Check | Low edge lifting observed on clean painted panel after firm pressure |
| Temperature Reference | 0 C – 60 C for typical temporary application |
| Color Options | Silver, black, white, red, yellow, blue, green, custom colors |
Applications
- Temporary sealing for joints, seams, covers, protective sheets, and equipment edges
- Bundling of pipes, cables, parts, cartons, and construction materials during handling
- Industrial masking for painting, spraying, coating, maintenance, and surface protection
- Holding tasks where fast rubber adhesive tack is required
- Moisture resistant wrapping and color coding for short-term indoor or outdoor work
What Thickness and Adhesion Data Should Be Checked Before Selection?
Thickness should match the working condition. Thinner 150 um to 180 um grades are easier to tear, conform, and remove during masking or temporary holding. Medium 180 um to 220 um grades suit general sealing and bundling. Thicker 250 um to 300 um options provide better surface protection and handling resistance. Adhesion to steel around 7 – 15 N/25 mm and tensile strength around 80 – 180 N/25 mm are useful references, but final performance also depends on surface dust, pressure, temperature, dwell time, and tape width.
FAQ
Is polyethylene coated cloth tape fully waterproof?
It has a water-resistant PE coated surface for splash resistance, temporary moisture exposure, and short-term sealing. It is not for permanent roof waterproofing or submerged sealing.
Can this tape be torn by hand?
Yes. The cloth scrim and PE coating are balanced for hand tearability, so a suitable roll should tear across the width without excessive stretching.
Which surfaces are suitable for this tape?
It can bond to metal, plastic film, coated board, painted surfaces, and many rough construction materials. Clean, dry surfaces give more stable adhesion.
How should I choose thickness and color?
Use thinner options for masking and easier tearability. Use thicker options for bundling and stronger holding needs. Colors support identification, marking, masking visibility, and project separation.