Depending upon the application glass fibre seals are capable of withstanding 600°C
Yes, we do have certain special materials - please contact our Sales Dept. to discuss.
It depends upon the product(s) and quantity needed. We are a manufacturer so there is usually a production lead time.
For most orders we can turn them around within 10-12 working days but it is always a good idea to check with us first. Lead times can also vary according to the time of year. In the heating season we do get very busy.
The adhesive backing is purely a 'fixing aid' during assembly. The adhesive backing will degrade at temperatures of 180°C or above but has served its purpose once the glass fibre seal/tape is held in place by some other mechanical means.
Sometimes it can be a little fiddly to start but there is a technique and if you contact our Sales Dept. we can provide a detailed instruction.
Woven tapes are constructed with warp and weft threads in an over and under construction whereas knitted tapes are formed with a series of interlocking 'loops' like a knitted sweater.
Woven tapes are often less flexible than knitted tapes. It depends upon the application as to which is considered better. Knitted tapes are very soft and conformable. They bed down well and are perfect for taping awkward shapes. Both woven and knitted tapes have their place.
We recommend the use of our adhesive backed glass cloth tapes for end sealing.
We recommend one and a half turns as a minimum.
We recommend our silicone rubber self-amalgamating tape to seal the end.