What is Poly-Seal AF Butyl Tape?

Poly-Seal AF is an aluminum-faced, pressure-sensitive butyl mastic designed for duct joints, roof seams, and exterior sealing.

Where is Poly-Seal AF used?

It is used on HVAC ducts, metal roof seams, flashing joints, and general exterior waterproofing applications.

What makes Poly-Seal AF different?

Its aluminum foil facing provides superior UV, oxidation, and weather resistance for outdoor applications.

Can Poly-Seal AF be customized?

Yes. It can be produced in standard roll widths or precision die-cut shapes for specific applications.

What is Poly-Seal CR Butyl Tape?

Poly-Seal CR is a coating-ready butyl tape for roof seams and duct joints that can be painted or coated after installation.

Where is Poly-Seal CR used?

It’s used on metal roofs, flashing, and HVAC seams that require coating compatibility and aesthetic finishes.

What makes Poly-Seal CR unique?

Its surface accepts coatings while maintaining butyl flexibility and long-term adhesion.

Can it be painted immediately?

Allow the tape to bond to the substrate before applying coatings for best adhesion.

What is Poly-Seal PE-801?

Poly-Seal PE-801 is an HDPE-backed butyl sealant for hip-and-ridge roof sealing and flashing applications.

Where is it typically used?

It’s used in roofing joints, RV roofs, flashing corners, and other areas requiring instant waterproof sealing.

Is Poly-Seal PE-801 solvent-free?

Yes. The composition is free from asphalt and solvents for clean, long-lasting performance.

Can it be installed without primer?

On clean, dry, non-porous surfaces, primer is not required for a durable bond.

What is Poly-Seal SB Butyl Tape?

Poly-Seal SB is a 100% butyl adhesive tape used for bonding, gasketing, and sealing in HVAC and construction.

Common in HVAC joints, metal flanges, and outdoor sealing where durable watertight performance is required.

No. It bonds instantly with hand pressure and requires no curing or heat.

Can it self-heal around fasteners?

Yes. The butyl compound flows to fill gaps and seal around screws for leak-proof joints.

What is Poly-Seal TPO Butyl Tape?

Poly-Seal TPO is a butyl-based seam-sealing tape formulated for TPO and other roofing membranes requiring watertight joints.

Where is it typically used?

It is commonly used on metal roofs, HVAC curbs, skylights, RV roofs, and exterior flashing seams.

Yes. It is UV- and weather-resistant for long-term outdoor exposure.

Does it require heat or curing?

No. It forms an instant, watertight seal with hand pressure.

What is BF-1000 Silicone Foam?

An extra-soft closed-cell silicone foam for low-pressure sealing, vibration damping, and long-term environmental protection.

Where is BF-1000 used?

In lighting, HVAC, aerospace, transportation, and defense applications requiring durable flame-resistant seals.

What distinguishes BF-1000?

Low compression force, outstanding weather resistance, UL 94 V-0/HF-1 rating, and minimal compression set.

Is BF-1000 food-safe?

Yes, it complies with FDA CFR 177.2600 for indirect food contact.

Can BF-1000 have adhesive backing?

Yes, available with silicone or acrylic PSA options.

An ultra-soft, highly compressible closed-cell silicone foam for low-closure-force sealing and cushioning.

Where is BF-2000 used?

Electronics, avionics, HVAC, and aerospace applications needing minimal clamp force and long-term sealing.

How is BF-2000 unique?

Very low compression deflection, excellent UV resistance, and UL 94 V-0 rating.

Can it be die-cut or laminated?

Yes, available in sheets, rolls, and custom die-cut parts.

A medium-firm closed-cell silicone foam for industrial sealing, moisture resistance, and shock absorption.

Where is HT-800 used?

In enclosures, control panels, HVAC gaskets, and equipment requiring durable sealing.

What distinguishes HT-800?

Balanced density, strong resiliency, and UL 94 V-0 flame rating with wide temperature tolerance.

Can HT-800 be ordered as tape?

Yes, it is available as foam tape with various adhesive backings.

A soft closed-cell silicone foam with low closure force and enhanced sealing for electronics and transportation applications.

Where is HT-870 used?

In environmental seals for electronics, HVAC, and aerospace equipment where flame safety is critical.

What makes HT-870 unique?

Low compression deflection, minimal compression set, and UL 94 V-0 / HF-1 flame ratings.

Can HT-870 include adhesive backing?

Yes, high-temperature silicone and acrylic PSA options are available.

A soft silicone sponge providing light weight and durable sealing for outdoor and industrial applications.

Where is RS-870 used?

Outdoor lighting, electronics enclosures, HVAC panels, and vibration control pads.

How does RS-870 perform in heat and weather?

Maintains flexibility and sealing up to 392 degrees F with excellent UV and ozone resistance.

Is RS-870 available with adhesive backing?

Yes, available with pressure-sensitive adhesives and custom die-cut formats.

What is 2368 Conductive Silicone?

A silver-aluminum filled conductive silicone used for EMI/RFI shielding that meets MIL-DTL-83528 Type B.

In military and aerospace enclosures, radar, communications, and panel-to-chassis grounding.

What are its key properties?

Balanced conductivity, corrosion resistance, and high compression-set resistance with >120 dB shielding.

Can 2368 be die-cut or molded?

Yes. It is available as sheets, extrusions, or molded gaskets.

What is 2571 Conductive Silicone?

A high-durometer silver-copper filled conductive silicone for EMI/RFI shielding, meeting MIL-DTL-83528 Type K.

In rigid aerospace enclosures, structural panels, and defense systems requiring high compression stiffness.

What are its conductive properties?

Volume resistivity of 0.0006 Ω·cm and shielding effectiveness >140 dB across wide frequency ranges.

Can it be molded or extruded?

Yes, available in custom shapes, sheets, and extrusions for MIL-spec sealing applications.

What is 2573 Conductive Fluorosilicone?

A silver-copper filled conductive fluorosilicone designed for EMI/RFI shielding in chemical and fuel-exposed environments.

In aerospace and defense enclosures, connectors, and panels exposed to jet fuels and hydraulic fluids.

AFTC 5339 General Purpose Tape

Functional Equivalent to 3M RP32

MATERIAL/SUBSTRATE:

Coated Acrylic Foam

CORE:

Acrylic Adhesive Foam Core

LINER:

Bordeaux PE Liner

DENSITY:

52 lb/ft3

MINIMUM TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:

-40°F

SHORT-TERM TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:

320°F

LONG-TERM TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:

212°F

90° PEEL ADHESION [ASTM D3330]:

21 lb/in

DYNAMIC SHEAR STRENGTH [ASTM D1002]:

93 lb/in2

TENSILE STRENGTH [ASTM D897]:

92 lb/in2

STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 72°F:

1,000 grams

STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 150°F:

500 grams

STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 200°F:

500 grams

CELL STRUCTURE:

Closed Cell

SOLVENT RESISTANCE:

Excellent

UV RESISTANCE:

Excellent

Product Overview

AFTC 5339 General Purpose Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs

Product Overview

AFTC 5339 General Purpose Tape is a premium-grade acrylic foam bonding tape engineered for demanding industrial, automotive, and architectural bonding applications requiring maximum adhesion strength, long-term durability, and high resistance to environmental stress.

Built on a reinforced viscoelastic acrylic foam core, AFTC 5339 delivers outstanding holding power, vibration absorption, and stress distribution—making it an ideal replacement for rivets, screws, welds, clips, and liquid adhesives.
This high-bond tape adheres exceptionally well to metals, high-surface-energy plastics, composites, glass, and painted components, even in harsh outdoor environments.

Its enhanced cohesive strength and temperature resistance make AFTC 5339 a top choice for structural bonding, automotive exterior components, and architectural panel applications.

Applications

Structural bonding for industrial manufacturing
Automotive exterior trim, emblems, and panels
HVAC and appliance assembly
Architectural cladding, signage, and panel mounting
Electronics and device assembly
Metal-to-plastic and composite-to-metal bonding
Fastener replacement in OEM production

Key Properties

Material Type: High-performance acrylic foam tape
Adhesive System: Reinforced high-tack acrylic adhesive
Core: Viscoelastic foam for impact absorption and stress relaxation
Adhesion Strength: Outstanding adhesion to metals, plastics, composites, and coatings
Shear Strength: Very high — suitable for structural loads
Peel Strength: Excellent peel adhesion for long-term permanence
Temperature Resistance: Stable performance across extreme temperature ranges
Environmental Protection: UV-, moisture-, solvent-, and weather-resistant
Outdoor Durability: Excellent for long-term exterior exposure

Convertibility: Suitable for precision die-cutting for custom OEM applications

FAQs

What is AFTC 5339 General Purpose Tape used for?

AFTC 5339 is used for structural bonding, including automotive trim, appliance assembly, HVAC enclosures, signage, composite bonding, and equipment mounting.

How does AFTC 5339 differ from AFTC 5336 or 5335?

AFTC 5339 provides:

Higher cohesive strength

Enhanced durability for extreme temperatures

Improved metal adhesion performance

Superior stability under dynamic loading

Is AFTC 5339 suitable for outdoor use?

Yes — it is engineered for long-term outdoor conditions, resisting:

UV degradation

Moisture and humidity

Thermal expansion and contraction

Weather exposure and temperature cycling

Does AFTC 5339 bond well to metals and painted surfaces?

Yes — it offers exceptionally strong adhesion to aluminum, steel, coated metals, automotive paints, powder coatings, glass, and high-energy plastics.

Can AFTC 5339 be die-cut for OEM assembly?

Absolutely. H-O Products manufactures custom die-cut AFTC 5339 components for automated assembly lines and precision-engineered bonding applications.

Contact H-O Products today for AFTC 5339 General Purpose Tape rolls, die-cut shapes, bonding recommendations, or engineering support for your next manufacturing project - contact us.