AFTC SGW
AFTC SGW is a double sided, closed cell acrylic foam tape with a permanent Acrylic Coating 40 adhesive system on both faces, available at 0.016″ thickness. It is designed for bonding high and medium energy substrates — including plastics, glass, steel, aluminum, and ceramics — and delivers a 90° peel adhesion of 20 lb/in with very high initial tack and very good plasticizer resistance. When used in combination with application advice, training, and possible audits, AFTC SGW is rated for warranty applications up to 25 years. The tape is rated for long-term service up to 212°F and short-term exposure up to 320°F.
Key Properties
- 90° Peel Adhesion: 20 lb/in (ASTM D3330)
- Dynamic Shear Strength: 75 lb/in² (ASTM D1002)
- Tensile Strength: 73 lb/in² (ASTM D897)
- Long-Term Temperature Resistance: 212°F
- Liner / Carrier: Red PE liner; Acrylic Adhesive Foam Core
- Total Tape Thickness: 0.016″ ±10%
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Thickness | 0.016″ ±10% | — |
| Color | White | — |
| Material / Substrate | Coated Acrylic Foam | — |
| Core | Acrylic Adhesive Foam Core | — |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic Coating 40 | — |
| Adhesive System | Permanent Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Side | Double Sided Adhesive | — |
| Liner | Red PE liner | — |
| Density | 52 lb/ft³ | — |
| Cell Structure | Closed Cell | — |
Adhesion Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| 90° Peel Adhesion | 20 lb/in | ASTM D3330 |
| Dynamic Shear Strength | 75 lb/in² | ASTM D1002 |
| Tensile Strength | 73 lb/in² | ASTM D897 |
| Static Shear Strength @ 72°F | 1,000 grams* | ASTM 3654 |
| Static Shear Strength @ 150°F | 500 grams* | ASTM 3654 |
| Static Shear Strength @ 200°F | 500 grams* | ASTM 3654 |
*Weight that 1/2 square inch will hold 10,000 minutes (7 days).
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Minimum Temperature Resistance | -40°F | — |
| Short-Term Temperature Resistance | 320°F | — |
| Long-Term Temperature Resistance | 212°F | — |
| Recommended Application Temperature | Minimum 59°F | — |
Environmental Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Solvent Resistance | Excellent | — |
| UV Resistance | Excellent | — |
Shelf Life / Storage
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Shelf Life | 18 months | — |
| Recommended Storage Conditions | Store in its original package and in a dry place between 39.2°F and 100.4°F | — |
- Thin-profile structural bonding of high and medium surface energy plastic components in assemblies qualified for warranty applications up to 25 years
- Attachment of glass elements to metal or composite frames in architectural or glazing assemblies where bond-line height is constrained and warranty documentation is required
- Bonding of aluminum and steel substrates in assemblies where a low-profile white bond line and warranty qualification are both design requirements
- Full-surface bonding of thin or textured substrates — including ceramics — where a very thin bond line is required alongside long-term performance assurance
- Replacement of mechanical fasteners in fabricated assemblies requiring the SG-series warranty qualification at minimum tape thickness
Common industries: construction, glazing and fenestration, architectural fabrication, signage and display, general manufacturing.
AFTC SGW is a warranty-grade double sided acrylic foam tape within the SG series, constructed with an acrylic adhesive foam core coated on both sides with Acrylic Coating 40 permanent adhesive. In combination with application advice, training, and possible audits, it is qualified for warranty applications up to 25 years.
At 0.016″ — significantly thinner than the 0.090″ SGB and SGG grades — SGW is the thin-profile option within the SG warranty series, suited to applications where bond-line height is constrained but the 25-year warranty qualification is required. The tape accommodates differential thermal expansion between dissimilar materials and allows full-surface tension-free bonding of thin or textured substrates.
Unlike SGB and SGG, SGW does not list water resistance or no bi-metal corrosion among its rated product benefits, and uses a standard acrylic adhesive foam core rather than a conformable acrylic foam core.
The tape demonstrates excellent resistance to solvents and UV exposure. As a pressure sensitive adhesive, a minimum bond line pressure of 14.5 psi applied by hand roller or mechanical presser is required for full adhesion. For low surface energy substrates, primer use is recommended; the AFTC line requires up to 72 hours to reach end-strength without primer, which is reduced to approximately 20 minutes with a compatible primer. Shelf life is 18 months when stored in original packaging in a dry environment between 39.2°F and 100.4°F.
What differentiates AFTC SGW from AFTC SGB and SGG, which share the same mechanical values?
AFTC SGW shares the same peel adhesion (20 lb/in), dynamic shear (75 lb/in²), tensile strength (73 lb/in²), static shear values, and 25-year warranty designation as SGB and SGG. The key differences are: SGW is 0.016" thick versus 0.090" for SGB and SGG — making it approximately one-sixth the thickness — providing a very low-profile bond line. SGW uses a standard acrylic adhesive foam core rather than the conformable acrylic foam core of SGB/SGG, and does not list water resistance or no bi-metal corrosion as rated product benefits. SGW is White, while SGB is Black+ and SGG is Gray.
Why is peel adhesion important when selecting an acrylic foam tape?
Peel adhesion — measured here at 20 lb/in per ASTM D3330 — determines how effectively the tape resists being peeled or lifted from a bonded substrate under service loading. For warranty-grade applications designed to perform for up to 25 years, sustained peel performance under long-term environmental exposure — including UV and thermal cycling — is critical to the bond line's integrity throughout the warranty period.
What is the operating temperature range for AFTC SGW?
AFTC SGW has a minimum temperature resistance of -40°F, a long-term temperature resistance of 212°F, and a short-term temperature resistance of 320°F.
Is AFTC SGW suitable for outdoor or UV-exposed environments?
The TDS rates AFTC SGW as having excellent UV resistance and excellent solvent resistance, and notes that it maintains high impact resistance below 0°C. It is specifically designated as a warranty product qualified for applications up to 25 years in combination with application advice, training, and possible audits. No specific regulatory compliance standards are listed on the TDS.
How should AFTC SGW be specified?
Specify grade (AFTC SGW), thickness (0.016"), color (White), liner type (Red PE), dimensional tolerances, and finished format. Warranty applications require use in combination with application advice, training, and possible audits as noted on the TDS. Confirm minimum application temperature of 59°F can be met at time of bonding.
