Tape Solutions for Structural Glazing Spacing
Saint-Gobain® provides a comprehensive range of Thermalbond® Structural Glazing Spacer Tapes, essential for structural silicone glazing applications. Formerly known as Norton Tape, Thermalbond has been the industry benchmark for structural spacer tapes for over 40 years, with global usage across various curtain-wall designs. These spacer tapes ensure consistent spacing between the glazing panel and structure, creating a precise area for applying structural silicone sealant. Thermalbond Tapes are rigorously tested to guarantee superior performance, outperforming competitors in load deformation performance and moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), making them the ideal choice for structural silicone glazing applications.
Structural Glazing Spacer Tapes:
Products: Open-Cell Polyurethane Foam Tapes with Pressure Sensitive Acrylic Adhesive, available in both double-coated and single-coated options.
Function: These spacer tapes ensure precise spacing for the correct application of structural glazing sealant, which is critical in structural silicone glazing systems.
Features:
– Excellent compression set resistance
– Open-cell structure facilitates structural silicone curing
– Durable acrylic adhesive provides a temporary bond during assembly
– Compatible with all major brand structural silicone sealants
Polyurethane Foam Tape, Double Coated: Thermalbond PUR Tapes primarily serve as spacers to maintain a consistent distance between the glazing panel and the structure. These double-coated tapes offer temporary holding power to the glass lites and unit frames while structural silicone is injected and allowed to cure.
Thermalbond V2100 Series: Designed for field applications, this series is suited for two-sided and four-sided systems. It features superior load-bearing capacity in both compression and shear, making it ideal for heavier glass units.
Thermalbond V2200 Series: Intended for shop fabrication only, this series has reduced static load-bearing capability but performs robustly in its applications. Both series are available in black or gray. The gray version has a light gray foam core with UV-durable gray-pigmented adhesive.
Compared to closed-cell PVC foam spacer tapes, the open-cell polyurethane foam core of Thermalbond provides long-term resistance to loading and environmental factors, ensuring the longevity of structural silicone glazed systems in the field.
Polyurethane Foam Tape, Single Coated: Thermalbond Xpress® Tapes feature the same foam core chemistry as the double-coated version but with adhesive on a single side. This design eliminates the need for a liner, simplifying and speeding up installation while reducing waste.
The adhesive forms an aggressive bond on contact, removing the need for aluminum channel raceways often used with silicone-compatible rubber pre-formed gasket materials. Xpress tapes integrate adhesive placement into the glazing assembly, eliminating the need for unique profile production for each system. This flexibility facilitates faster design changes and keeps projects on schedule. The low-friction coating prevents trapped air pockets, ensuring a consistent visual appearance behind the glass face.
Matrix specializes in customization to meet the exact specifications required by manufacturers. Our state-of-the-art equipment and expertise ensure precise detail, providing manufacturers with tailored solutions to enhance their product quality and performance.
Matrix Technology is the only authorized distributor of Parker Chomerics products in Canada. We have been working with Canadian engineers and technology companies for 45 years as Canada’s premier engineered materials partner, and have been converting products into customized solutions ever since.
