ADK-5PF
Product Type
5.5 mil Dacron® polyester woven splicing tape

Properties
Color: White
Thickness: 5.5 mils (140 microns)
Tensile Strength: 260 lbs/in (2275 Newtons/5cm)
Flexural Strength: 15,000 cycles minimum (wet/dry)
Belt Grit Range: 60 and finer

These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not considered part of the product specification.

Application
ADK 5-PF is a strong, flexible biased splicing tape for use on abrasive belt butt splices with flexible X and J weight cloth backings. ADK 5-PF is recommended for applications that require high flexibility and is particularly well suited for very narrow belts under 1”. In addition, ADK 5-PF can be used with glue bond, resin/glue, and full resin and waterproof coated abrasives for narrow and wide belts.

All Adirondack woven products have been engineered to supply maximum strength in the belt direction without the additional thickness of traditional square weave fabrics. These thin oriented fabrics are also specially weave set to stabilize the tape for easier handling and processing.

Processing
ADK woven tapes with frozen film are advantageously used with adhesive application to the coated abrasive backing using contact bonding under pressure with heat activation. The following are suggested parameters which have been successfully employed in joining endless abrasive belts:

Adhesive Type:Linear Polyester Polyurethane
Adhesive Application to Backing:3-12 oz/yd 2 (100-400 gm/m2)
Assembly Temperature:180°F (82°C)
Drying Time:10-30 minutes at room temperature depending on the amount of curing agent and relative humidity.
Press Cycle:
  Time:10-20 seconds
  Temperature:180°F (82°C)
  Pressure:2000 PSI (140 kg/cm2)
Curing:
  Temperature:Room Temperature
  Time:Full cure will develop between 48 and 72 hours.

Storage
ADK 5-PF is stable for 60 days when stored below 0°F (-18°C). It must be protected from exposure to heat, humidity and direct sunlight. The shelf life of this product at room temperature is less than 4 hours.

Health and Safety Information
Appropriate literature has been assembled which provides information concerning the health and safety concerns that must be observed when handling this product. Before working with this product, personnel must read and become familiar with the available information concerning its hazards, proper use and handling. This cannot be overemphasized. Information is available in several forms, i.e., Material Safety Data Sheets and product labels. Consult your Adirondack representative if you have not received this literature.

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U.S. and Canada Sales Office:
Adirondack Specialty Adhesives, Inc.
P.O. Box 13283
4258 Albany Street
Albany, New York 12212
Phone: 518-869-2454
Fax: 518-869-3584
International Sales Office:
Gerard Kluyskens Co., Inc.
295 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10016
Phone: 212-685-5710
Fax: 212-685-5719
212-685-0180