Custom Widths to Suit Your Application 

Different applications can require very specific tape widths, particularly where material is being used for masking, protection, release, sealing or insulation. 

Teastech can slit suitable materials to the required width, providing greater flexibility than relying on standard off-the-shelf tape sizes. 

Typical requirements can include: 

  • Narrow-width tapes for precise masking 
  • Wider tapes for surface protection 
  • Custom widths to suit machinery or tooling 
  • Repeated production runs to an agreed specification 
  • Conversion of specialist coated and adhesive-backed materials 

Specialist Materials 

Our slitting capabilities can be used with a range of specialist industrial materials, subject to the requirements of the application. 

Specialist tapes for these applications use reinforced constructions designed to provide significantly greater strength and abrasion resistance. 

The correct material will depend on factors such as temperature, release requirements, abrasion resistance, adhesion, strength and the surface being protected or processed. 

These can include: 

  • PTFE-coated materials 
  • Adhesive-backed PTFE tapes 
  • High-temperature masking tapes 
  • Silicone and glass cloth materials 
  • Foil and reinforced tape constructions 
  • Other specialist materials supplied for conversion 

Supporting Industrial Production 

Supplying material in the correct width can simplify production and reduce the amount of preparation required by the customer. 

Custom slit tapes can help to: 

  • Reduce on-site cutting and preparation 
  • Improve consistency between applications 
  • Reduce material waste 
  • Support faster application during production 
  • Provide repeatable dimensions for ongoing requirements 
  • Allow specialist materials to be used more effectively in specific machinery or processes 

For regular production requirements, agreed specifications can also help ensure consistency from one order to the next. 

Applications 

Slit tapes can be used across a broad range of industries and processes. 

Teastech can advise on both the material and tape width appropriate to the intended application. 

Typical applications include: 

  • Thermal spray masking 
  • Shot and grit blasting 
  • Heat sealing 
  • Plastic packaging 
  • Surface protection 
  • High-temperature masking 
  • Release applications 
  • Manufacturing and assembly processes 

Converted to Your Requirements 

Our role is not simply to supply the base material. Where required, Teastech can convert specialist materials into a finished tape format that is better suited to the customer’s production requirements. 

Depending on the material and application, tapes can be slit to specified widths and supplied in roll formats appropriate for handling and use. 

For applications requiring more complex shapes or repeated profiles, we can also discuss other fabrication options such as die-cutting or custom fabricated components. 

Material Selection and Technical Support 

The performance of a slit tape depends on both the base material and how it will be used. 

When reviewing a requirement, factors can include: 

  • Required tape width 
  • Operating temperature 
  • Adhesive requirements 
  • Surface type 
  • Abrasion or mechanical exposure 
  • Required release characteristics 
  • Roll size and production quantities 
  • Application method 

Teastech can help customers select an appropriate material and define a practical specification for the finished tape. 

Discuss Your Slit Tape Requirements 

Whether you require a specialist material in a non-standard width or an ongoing supply of converted tape for production, contact the Teastech team to discuss your requirements. 

We can advise on material selection and provide custom slit tapes manufactured to suit your application.