How to use our Grey Silicone Self-Fusing Tape.
For those of you who have never used a self-amalgamating tape before, the first thing to understand is that this tape is not adhesive in the conventional sense. It bonds to itself, but it isn’t coated with an adhesive that lets it stick to a surface if laid flat. Because of this fact, self-fusing tapes are typically used for wrapping around pipes, cables, hoses or other objects.
To apply the tape, find the end of the roll and begin to separate the transparent interlayer material from the silicone tape. This interlayer is present to stop the roll from fusing before use and can be discarded as the tape is applied.
Begin wrapping the tape around the object. Apply on an angle of about 45° so that you achieve an over-lap of about 50% between the layers.
If you’re using this tape to seal a hole or leak in pipes or hoses, be sure to leave enough room either side of the leak point to create a good, long lasting seal. Our Silicone Self-Fusing Tape will begin to fuse to itself after about 10 minutes (which lets you adjust placement if needed). It will be fully fused after about 12 hours.