15# PVC Glazing Tape
15# PVC Glazing Tape is a high-density, closed-cell PVC foam with an aggressive emulsion-based acrylic PSA (A3) on both sides and an 84# poly-coated brown kraft liner, available in six thicknesses from 1/16″ to 1/2″. Adhesion to steel (1 mil PET film) is 2 lb/in width minimum per ASTM D1000, compression deflection at 25% is 7 psi per ASTM D1667, and the service temperature range is -30°F to 200°F. The tape is tested and approved to AAMA 810.1 expanded cellular glazing tapes and passes FMVSS-302.
Key Properties
- Adhesion to Steel (1 Mil PET Film): 2 lb/in width minimum (ASTM D1000)
- Tensile Strength: 80 psi (ASTM D412)
- Compression Set @ 25%: 8% (ASTM D1667)
- Service Temperature: -30°F to 200°F
- Liner: 84# poly coated brown kraft
- Total Thickness: 1/16″, 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Thickness | 1/16″, 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Material/Substrate | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | — |
| Density | 15 lb/ft³ | ASTM D1667 |
| Durometer/Hardness (Shore 00) | 40 | ASTM D2240 |
| Liner | 84# poly coated brown kraft | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.30 btu/(h·ft²·°F) | ASTM C518 |
Adhesion Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Adhesive System | Permanent Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Side | Double Sided Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic (Emulsion based) | — |
| Adhesion to Steel (1 Mil PET Film) | 2 lb/in width minimum | ASTM D1000 |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Compression Deflection @ 25% | 7 psi | ASTM D1667 |
| Compression Set @ 25% | 8% | ASTM D1667 |
| Water Absorption | 1% | GTP (1) |
| Tensile Strength | 80 psi | ASTM D412 |
| Elongation | 160% | ASTM D412 |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Service Temperature | -30°F to 200°F | — |
| Recommended Application Temperature | 50°F to 110°F | — |
Flame & Fire Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Flame Retardant | Yes | — |
| FMVSS-302 | Pass | — |
Chemical Resistance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Acid Resistance | Good | — |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent | — |
| Solvent Resistance | Excellent | — |
Environmental Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent | — |
| Fungi Resistance | Excellent | — |
| Oxidation Resistance | Excellent | — |
| UV Resistance | Excellent | — |
Regulatory / Compliance Data
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| AAMA 810.1 | Pass | — |
Compliance
- AAMA 810.1 — Compliant (Pass)
- FMVSS-302 — Compliant (Pass)
- Long-life glazing pocket seals for aluminum and wood windows and commercial windows and doors requiring AAMA 810.1 compliance
- Storefront glazing tape for applications with stable glazing pockets requiring a double-sided PVC foam that seals completely when compressed 30% or more
- Refrigerator and commercial door seals requiring a durable double-sided acrylic PSA foam with flame retardant compliance and a -30°F to 200°F service range
- Thermal and electrical insulation sealing in fenestration and construction assemblies where sound deadening and vibration absorption are secondary benefits
- High-movement joint sealing in construction and glazing applications requiring FMVSS-302 and AAMA 810.1 qualified PVC foam tape
Common industries: Fenestration, construction, glazing, appliance, automotive.
15# PVC Glazing Tape is a 15 lb/ft³ high-density, closed-cell PVC foam double-sided glazing tape using an aggressive A3 acrylic emulsion-based pressure-sensitive adhesive on both faces with an 84# poly-coated brown kraft liner.
It is tested and approved to AAMA 810.1 for expanded cellular glazing tapes — a fenestration-specific qualification that confirms suitability for aluminum and wood windows, refrigerators, commercial windows and doors, and storefront glazing with stable glazing pockets. The tape provides a long-life seal against air, moisture, light, and dust penetration, completely sealing out these elements when compressed 30% or more.
It also functions as thermal and electrical insulation and absorbs shocks, cushions, deadens sound, and eliminates excess vibration. An S3 solvent-based acrylic adhesive option is available for temporary load-bearing assembly requirements, as noted on the TDS.
Compression set at 25% is 8% per ASTM D1667 — the dimensional recovery performance required for glazing pocket seals that must maintain consistent contact force over time. Shore 00 hardness is 40 per ASTM D2240. Tensile strength is 80 psi and elongation is 160% per ASTM D412. Density is 15 lb/ft³ per ASTM D1667. Water absorption is 1% per GTP (1). Thermal conductivity is 0.30 btu/(h·ft²·°F) per ASTM C518.
Recommended application temperature is 50°F to 110°F. Chemical, solvent, fungi, oxidation, and UV resistance are all rated Excellent; acid resistance is Good. The material is flame retardant (Yes) and passes FMVSS-302 and AAMA 810.1.
Compliant with AAMA 810.1 (Pass), FMVSS-302 (Pass).
What differentiates 15# PVC Glazing Tape from the 25# PVC Glazing Tape?
15# PVC Glazing Tape has a density of 15 lb/ft³ versus 25 lb/ft³ for the 25# grade, and is available in six thicknesses from 1/16" to 1/2" — including thicker gauges (3/8", 1/2") not present in the 25# grade's single 1/32" thickness. Shore 00 hardness is 40 versus 58 for 25#, compression deflection at 25% is 7 psi versus 14 psi, and compression set at 25% is 8% versus 6%. The 15# grade is specifically approved to AAMA 810.1 and carries a recommended application temperature range (50°F to 110°F) and a service temperature range (-30°F to 200°F) matching the 25# grade. The 15# liner is an 84# poly-coated brown kraft; the 25# liner is an 83# super calendared kraft paper. An S3 solvent-based adhesive option is noted on the 15# TDS only.
Why is peel adhesion important for a double-sided PVC glazing tape used in fenestration applications?
In glazing pocket applications, the tape must bond simultaneously to the glass and to the frame substrate and maintain that bond through thermal cycling, UV exposure, and sustained mechanical loads from wind pressure and glass weight. Adhesion to steel (1 mil PET film) of 2 lb/in width minimum per ASTM D1000, combined with the A3 emulsion-based acrylic adhesive's bond-strength-builds-with-time characteristic, ensures the tape develops increasing holding power after installation — a critical requirement for long-life glazing seals where the assembly is not intended to be reopened.
What is the service temperature range for 15# PVC Glazing Tape?
The service temperature range is -30°F to 200°F as listed on the TDS. Recommended application temperature is 50°F to 110°F.
Is 15# PVC Glazing Tape suitable for regulated fenestration and automotive environments?
Yes. The tape passes AAMA 810.1 for expanded cellular glazing tapes and FMVSS-302, as listed on the TDS. It is also flame retardant (Yes) and resistant to fire, most chemicals, acids, and solvents as stated in the product features.
How should 15# PVC Glazing Tape be specified?
Specify grade (15PVCGZ), density (15 lb/ft³), thickness (from the six available gauges), color (Black), adhesive type (A3 emulsion-based acrylic, double sided, or S3 solvent-based option for load-bearing applications), liner (84# poly coated brown kraft), applicable compliance requirements (AAMA 810.1, FMVSS-302), dimensional tolerances, and finished format (sheet, slit roll, or die-cut component).
