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Tapes suitable for HVAC
ABI Tape: expertise to help overcome HVAC challenges
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. HVAC is an important part of building structures and vehicles where safe and healthy building conditions are regulated with respect to temperature and humidity, using fresh air from outdoors.
Today these three functions (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) are integrated into one HVAC system. To improve the efficiency and lifetime of these systems, materials are needed to either seal & seam, insulate, reinforce, protect or reflect temperature for various components of the system, e.g. joints, seams, pipes, ductwork and/or power units.
Building permits and code-compliance inspections of the installations are normally required for all sizes of building. ABI Tape develops and produces tapes that meet the industry’s toughest specifications. As such, ABI Tape has proven to be a valuable partner for companies with innovative and demanding HVAC systems, even in regions with extreme climates.
For every HVAC challenge we have a suitable tape product
Is there one product that works for all HVAC applications? The answer is “No”.
Finding the right solution depends on several factors:
Also try our Tape Finder – here you filter at your own leisure through all our products, by selecting criteria that are important for your application.
Finding the right solution depends on several factors:
- the type of application needed, e.g. sealing, reinforcing, protecting or fastening;
- the type, shape and finish of the surface of the substrate to be applied;
- indoor versus outdoor systems;
- building permits and code compliance, e.g. fire hazards;
- the ease of applying and removing without adhesive residues.
Also try our Tape Finder – here you filter at your own leisure through all our products, by selecting criteria that are important for your application.
Application within HVAC and Building & Construction
Sealing
Key Performance drivers
High adhesion – to ensure the sealing functionPremium alu backing – to ensure the sealing function
Easy-remove liner – to facilitate easy application
The joints between HVAC components and other seams need to be sealed to secure moisture barriers that combat rust, mold and contamination for years. Sealing tape also serves to prevent loss of flow pressure as a result of possible air leaks at joints or seams.
Insulation
Key Performance drivers
Choice in backing – either FSK or ASJChoice in adhesive – either acrylic or rubber based
Cold weather insulation – can be applied by low-low temperatures
HVAC insulation tapes do not have an insulation function as the name may infer. They are called that way, because they are applied on insulation materials, to protect and hold the insulation together.
Protection / Jacketing
Key Performance drivers
Choice in surface treatment backing – smooth, embossed, white embossedComplete package – including cutter, squeegee and measuring tape
High performance 6-ply laminate provides a total vapor barrier and complete moisture protection for outdoor insulation cladding and jacketing applications.
UL 181 Tapes
UL 181 is a requirement applying to materials in the fabrication of air duct and air connector systems. The differences between an air duct and air connector lie in the testing they undergo by UL and as a result, the allowed uses by code.
What is the difference between UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX?
In some HVAC applications, UL listings are critical for code compliance. This means the HVAC tape used has the proper adhesion and exceptional shear strength needed to stay in place effectively for the life of the HVAC system.
In order to receive a UL 181 listing, tapes that are used to seal air duct and air connectors are subjected to a battery of tests, including: Flame Resistance, Mold Growth & Humidity, Temperature, Static Load, Impact, Pressure, Collapse, Tension, Torsion and Leakage Test.
This testing determines if an HVAC tape will be able to receive a UL listing. Two commonly used on HVAC tapes are UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX.
What is the difference between UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX?
In some HVAC applications, UL listings are critical for code compliance. This means the HVAC tape used has the proper adhesion and exceptional shear strength needed to stay in place effectively for the life of the HVAC system.
In order to receive a UL 181 listing, tapes that are used to seal air duct and air connectors are subjected to a battery of tests, including: Flame Resistance, Mold Growth & Humidity, Temperature, Static Load, Impact, Pressure, Collapse, Tension, Torsion and Leakage Test.
This testing determines if an HVAC tape will be able to receive a UL listing. Two commonly used on HVAC tapes are UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX.
So what’s the difference?
UL 181A-P is the standard for HVAC tapes used to seam, seal and join rigid ductwork (or duct board).
This listing has more stringent testing requirements that must be passed in order to be approved and must be made of either aluminum or aluminum alloy foil with a minimum width of 2.5 inches. These tapes must also be constructed with a release liner.
UL 181B-FX is the standard for HVAC tapes used to seam, seal and join Class 1 Flex Duct.
Products meeting this listing are required to meet a minimum width of 1.825 inches, and can be made from a variety of materials such as foil, film or cloth.
ABI Tape has both UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX certified tapes.
Go to Tape Matcher with these tapes pre-selected UL listed tapes
Need a HVAC tape?
Do you need a middle of the road or a specialty - ABI Tape has a right product. Our team will help you to find a perfect match.
So, why choose ABI Tape for HVAC
UL LISTED HVAC TAPES
- Critical for building code compliance
SHAPERITE
- Our ShapeRite solutions are endless – you decide on the shape, size and type of material – ABI Tape delivers
PRICE VALUE
- Please do dare to compare
EASYLIFT
- Minimizes time lost and frustration for the applicators
ABI Tape references
Tapes suitable for HVAC
ABI Tape: expertise to help overcome HVAC challenges
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. HVAC is an important part of building structures and vehicles where safe and healthy building conditions are regulated with respect to temperature and humidity, using fresh air from outdoors.
Today these three functions (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) are integrated into one HVAC system. To improve the efficiency and lifetime of these systems, materials are needed to either seal & seam, insulate, reinforce, protect or reflect temperature for various components of the system, e.g. joints, seams, pipes, ductwork and/or power units.
Building permits and code-compliance inspections of the installations are normally required for all sizes of building. ABI Tape develops and produces tapes that meet the industry’s toughest specifications. As such, ABI Tape has proven to be a valuable partner for companies with innovative and demanding HVAC systems, even in regions with extreme climates.
For every HVAC challenge we have a suitable tape product
Is there one product that works for all HVAC applications? The answer is “No”.
Finding the right solution depends on several factors:
Also try our Tape Finder – here you filter at your own leisure through all our products, by selecting criteria that are important for your application.
Finding the right solution depends on several factors:
- the type of application needed, e.g. sealing, reinforcing, protecting or fastening;
- the type, shape and finish of the surface of the substrate to be applied;
- indoor versus outdoor systems;
- building permits and code compliance, e.g. fire hazards;
- the ease of applying and removing without adhesive residues.
Also try our Tape Finder – here you filter at your own leisure through all our products, by selecting criteria that are important for your application.
Application within HVAC and Building & Construction
Sealing
Key Performance drivers
High adhesion – to ensure the sealing functionPremium alu backing – to ensure the sealing function
Easy-remove liner – to facilitate easy application
The joints between HVAC components and other seams need to be sealed to secure moisture barriers that combat rust, mold and contamination for years. Sealing tape also serves to prevent loss of flow pressure as a result of possible air leaks at joints or seams.
Insulation
Key Performance drivers
Choice in backing – either FSK or ASJChoice in adhesive – either acrylic or rubber based
Cold weather insulation – can be applied by low-low temperatures
HVAC insulation tapes do not have an insulation function as the name may infer. They are called that way, because they are applied on insulation materials, to protect and hold the insulation together.
Protection / Jacketing
Key Performance drivers
Choice in surface treatment backing – smooth, embossed, white embossedComplete package – including cutter, squeegee and measuring tape
High performance 6-ply laminate provides a total vapor barrier and complete moisture protection for outdoor insulation cladding and jacketing applications.
UL 181 Tapes
UL 181 is a requirement applying to materials in the fabrication of air duct and air connector systems. The differences between an air duct and air connector lie in the testing they undergo by UL and as a result, the allowed uses by code.
What is the difference between UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX?
In some HVAC applications, UL listings are critical for code compliance. This means the HVAC tape used has the proper adhesion and exceptional shear strength needed to stay in place effectively for the life of the HVAC system.
In order to receive a UL 181 listing, tapes that are used to seal air duct and air connectors are subjected to a battery of tests, including: Flame Resistance, Mold Growth & Humidity, Temperature, Static Load, Impact, Pressure, Collapse, Tension, Torsion and Leakage Test.
This testing determines if an HVAC tape will be able to receive a UL listing. Two commonly used on HVAC tapes are UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX.
What is the difference between UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX?
In some HVAC applications, UL listings are critical for code compliance. This means the HVAC tape used has the proper adhesion and exceptional shear strength needed to stay in place effectively for the life of the HVAC system.
In order to receive a UL 181 listing, tapes that are used to seal air duct and air connectors are subjected to a battery of tests, including: Flame Resistance, Mold Growth & Humidity, Temperature, Static Load, Impact, Pressure, Collapse, Tension, Torsion and Leakage Test.
This testing determines if an HVAC tape will be able to receive a UL listing. Two commonly used on HVAC tapes are UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX.
So what’s the difference?
UL 181A-P is the standard for HVAC tapes used to seam, seal and join rigid ductwork (or duct board).
This listing has more stringent testing requirements that must be passed in order to be approved and must be made of either aluminum or aluminum alloy foil with a minimum width of 2.5 inches. These tapes must also be constructed with a release liner.
UL 181B-FX is the standard for HVAC tapes used to seam, seal and join Class 1 Flex Duct.
Products meeting this listing are required to meet a minimum width of 1.825 inches, and can be made from a variety of materials such as foil, film or cloth.
ABI Tape has both UL 181A-P and UL 181B-FX certified tapes.
Go to Tape Matcher with these tapes pre-selected UL listed tapes
Need a HVAC tape?
Do you need a middle of the road or a specialty - ABI Tape has a right product. Our team will help you to find a perfect match.
So, why choose ABI Tape for HVAC
UL LISTED HVAC TAPES
- Critical for building code compliance
SHAPERITE
- Our ShapeRite solutions are endless – you decide on the shape, size and type of material – ABI Tape delivers
PRICE VALUE
- Please do dare to compare
EASYLIFT
- Minimizes time lost and frustration for the applicators
ABI Tape references