1142S-55
1142S-55 is a single-sided scrim-reinforced acrylic transfer tape consisting of a 0.5 mil acrylic (I645) adhesive layer carried on a scrim reinforcement with a 3.0 mil 55# gold glassine release liner. The scrim carrier delivers dimensional stability during handling and application while preserving the conformability of a thin acrylic transfer tape. The tape delivers 106 oz/in adhesion to steel at 72-hour dwell and a service temperature range of −4°F to 300°F.
Key Properties
- Adhesion to Steel, 72 HR Dwell: 106 oz/in (PSTC-101 — Modified, 2 mil AL Foil Backing)
- Adhesion to Steel, 15 MIN Dwell: 86 oz/in (PSTC-101 — Modified, 2 mil AL Foil Backing)
- Shear Strength (1″ x 1″ x 1Kg): <24 hours (PSTC-107 — Modified)
- Service Temperature: −4°F to 300°F
- Carrier / Liner: Scrim / 55# Gold Glassine Liner
- Adhesive Thickness: 0.5 mils (PSTC-133)
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Adhesive Thickness | 0.5 mils | PSTC-133 |
| Liner Thickness | 3.0 mils | PSTC-133 |
| Liner | 55# Gold Glassine Liner | — |
| Backing / Carrier | Scrim | — |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic (I645) | — |
| Adhesive System | Permanent Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Side | Single Sided Adhesive | — |
| Color | Clear | — |
Adhesion Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Adhesion to Steel, 15 MIN Dwell (2 mil AL Foil Backing) | 86 oz/in | PSTC-101 — Modified |
| Adhesion to Steel, 72 HR Dwell (2 mil AL Foil Backing) | 106 oz/in | PSTC-101 — Modified |
| Shear Strength (1″ x 1″ x 1Kg) | <24 hours | PSTC-107 — Modified |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Laminating Temperature | 68°F to 100°F | — |
| Service Temperature | −4°F to 300°F | — |
Shelf Life / Storage
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Shelf Life | 12 months from date of shipment | — |
| Recommended Storage Conditions | 40–60% humidity, 60°F to 80°F | — |
- Lamination and bonding of non-wovens, felts, and foam substrates requiring dimensional stability during processing
- Automotive interior mounting where low-VOC adhesive construction is required
- Bonding of rough or porous materials where adhesive wet-out onto textured surfaces is critical
- High and low surface energy substrate laminating in converted assemblies
- Curved-surface adhesive mounting where scrim reinforcement supports conformability with dimensional control
Common industries: Automotive, industrial manufacturing, non-woven converting, foam converting, insulation.
1142S-55 is a scrim-reinforced acrylic transfer tape designed for laminating and bonding applications across a wide range of surface energies and surface textures. The construction places a 0.5 mil acrylic (I645) pressure-sensitive adhesive on a scrim carrier, supplied with a 3.0 mil 55# gold glassine release liner.
The scrim reinforcement provides dimensional stability during converting, handling, and application, while the thin adhesive profile promotes good wet-out on rough and porous substrates including non-wovens, felts, and foams. The tape conforms well to both flat and curved surfaces and has been tested to various automotive OEM specifications.
Adhesion to steel builds from 86 oz/in at 15-minute dwell to 106 oz/in at 72-hour dwell, demonstrating typical PSA bond build-up. Shear strength is reported as <24 hours in a 1″ x 1″ x 1Kg configuration. The tape operates across a service temperature range of −4°F to 300°F, supporting both high and low temperature performance.
The adhesive is suitable for low-VOC applications, making it a practical choice for automotive interior mounting and other environments where volatile compound emissions must be minimized. Laminating temperature is 68°F to 100°F. Shelf life is 12 months from date of shipment when stored at 40–60% humidity and 60°F to 80°F.
What differentiates 1142S-55 from unsupported acrylic transfer tapes?
1142S-55 includes a scrim carrier embedded within the adhesive layer, providing dimensional stability during handling, die-cutting, and lamination that unsupported transfer tapes cannot match. The scrim also improves tensile handling strength without significantly compromising conformability to rough or porous surfaces. It has been tested against various automotive OEM specifications, making it a practical selection for interior automotive bonding.
Why is peel adhesion important when selecting this tape?
Peel adhesion measures the force required to separate the tape from a substrate under a controlled peel condition, and is the primary real-world bond strength indicator for single-sided transfer tapes. For 1142S-55, adhesion to steel builds from 86 oz/in at 15-minute dwell to 106 oz/in at 72-hour dwell, allowing specifiers to anticipate bond-strength development over time under PSTC-101 conditions.
What is the service temperature range for 1142S-55?
1142S-55 has a service temperature range of −4°F to 300°F, with a recommended laminating temperature of 68°F to 100°F.
Is 1142S-55 suitable for low-VOC automotive environments?
Yes. The TDS explicitly identifies this tape as "ideal for low volatile compound (VOC) uses" and notes testing against various automotive OEM specifications. However, no specific regulatory compliance standards or named OEM specifications are listed on the TDS for this material.
How should 1142S-55 be specified?
Specify grade (1142S-55), adhesive thickness (0.5 mils), liner (55# Gold Glassine), carrier type (scrim), compliance requirements, dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
