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 5341 General Purpose Tape

Functional Equivalent to 3M 4941, RP45, CV45

Availability:

IN STOCK

MATERIAL/SUBSTRATE:

Coated Acrylic Foam

CORE:

Conformable Acrylic Foam

LINER:

Red 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]:

23 lb/in

DYNAMIC SHEAR STRENGTH [ASTM D1002]:

86 lb/in2

TENSILE STRENGTH [ASTM D897]:

86 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

WATER RESISTANCE:

Excellent

Product Overview

AFTC 5341 is a double sided general purpose acrylic based adhesive tape, which is especially designed for the bonding of high and medium energy substrates like PVC and ABS. It is capable of absorbing the differing thermal expansions of two different materials. This acrylic foam tape has a very high initial tack. AFTC 5341 is an alternative to 3M 4941, RP45 and CV45F. Click here to view our AFTC & 3M Tapes Technical Comparison.

AFTC 5341 General Purpose Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs

Product Overview

AFTC 5341 General Purpose Tape is a high-performance, double-sided acrylic foam bonding tape engineered for applications requiring exceptionally strong adhesion, outstanding durability, and long-term environmental stability. With its advanced viscoelastic acrylic foam core, AFTC 5341 absorbs mechanical stress, vibration, and thermal expansion—making it a powerful alternative to mechanical fasteners such as rivets, screws, welds, spot welds, and liquid adhesives.

This tape provides excellent bonding to metals, composites, glass, and medium/high–surface-energy plastics, making it widely used across automotive, industrial manufacturing, HVAC, appliance assembly, electronics, and architectural applications.

AFTC 5341 offers enhanced cohesive strength, improved peel resistance, and long-term outdoor weatherability, making it ideal for demanding structural and semi-structural bonding.

Applications

Industrial bonding and component assembly
Automotive exterior trim, emblems, moldings, and panels
Signage, displays, and architectural panel attachment
HVAC and appliance bonding
Composite-to-metal and plastic-to-metal attachment
Electronics mounting and device assembly
Replacement for screws, welds, rivets, or conventional adhesives

Key Properties

Material Type: High-bond double-sided acrylic foam tape
Adhesive Type: Reinforced high-performance acrylic adhesive
Core: Viscoelastic acrylic foam for stress distribution and shock absorption
Bond Strength: Excellent adhesion to metals, composites, glass, and painted surfaces
Shear Strength: High — suitable for static and dynamic loads
Peel Strength: Exceptional long-term peel adhesion
Temperature Resistance: Maintains stable bonding across wide temperature ranges
Environmental Durability: UV-, water-, chemical-, and weather-resistant
Outdoor Stability: Excellent for long-term exterior use
Convertibility: Ideal for precision die-cutting for OEM production

FAQs

What is AFTC 5341 General Purpose Tape used for?

AFTC 5341 is used for structural bonding, particularly in automotive, industrial, HVAC, appliance, and signage applications requiring high-strength adhesion and long-term reliability.

What makes AFTC 5341 different from AFTC 5339 or 5336?

AFTC 5341 delivers:

Higher cohesive strength for structural-grade bonding

Enhanced peel adhesion

Greater performance under heavy vibration

Improved outdoor durability and UV stability

Better bonding to coated metals and glass

Is AFTC 5341 suitable for outdoor applications?

Yes — AFTC 5341 is designed for long-term outdoor exposure and resists:

UV degradation

Moisture and humidity

Temperature cycling

Weather and environmental stress

Does AFTC 5341 bond well to metals, composites, and plastics?

Absolutely. It offers exceptionally strong adhesion to aluminum, steel, painted surfaces, composite panels, acrylics, and high-surface-energy plastics.
Primers may improve performance on low-surface-energy substrates.

Can AFTC 5341 be converted into die-cut parts for OEM use?

Yes — H-O Products produces custom die-cut AFTC 5341 components for automated assembly, electronics manufacturing, automotive production, and industrial bonding.

Contact H-O Products for AFTC 5341 General Purpose Tape in rolls, logs, custom die-cut parts, or engineering support for your bonding and assembly applications - contact us.