Applications by Industry
Infrastructure
Heavy-duty bonding, waterproofing, sealing, and insulation tape solutions for civil infrastructure, utilities, and large-scale construction applications.
Application Snapshot
Structural bonding for facade and cladding systems
Waterproofing and weather sealing at joints
Foil tape for insulation facing and vapor barriers
Long-Term Bonding, Weatherproofing, and Thermal Performance in Infrastructure
Infrastructure applications demand adhesive materials that maintain performance over decades of exposure to outdoor weathering, temperature cycling, UV radiation, moisture, and mechanical stress. Structural bonding tapes must replace or supplement mechanical fasteners in curtain wall glazing, panel cladding, and metal facade systems while meeting building code requirements. Waterproofing and sealing tapes must form durable barriers at joints, penetrations, and transitions in roofing, below-grade waterproofing, and facade systems. Foil tapes for insulation facing must maintain adhesion and vapor barrier integrity across the full installation service life. Gasket materials must provide reliable compression sealing at flanges, pipe connections, and equipment interfaces.
ALS Tape Fit
Tape and Gasket Solutions for Demanding Infrastructure Applications
ALS Tape supports infrastructure projects with VHB structural bonding tape for facade and panel attachment, foam tape for weather sealing and expansion joint accommodation, foil adhesive tape for insulation facing and vapor barriers, and die-cut gasket materials for flange and equipment sealing. Custom slit widths and long-roll formats are available for large-scale installation workflows.
Key Applications
Structural Bonding for Facades and Cladding
VHB acrylic foam tape bonds glass, metal, and composite cladding panels to structural frames in curtain wall and facade systems, providing a permanent structural bond that accommodates thermal expansion and eliminates visible fasteners.
Waterproofing and Weather Sealing
Foam tape and self-adhesive waterproofing tape seal joints, penetrations, and transitions at roofing, wall, and foundation interfaces, maintaining weatherproof performance across extended outdoor service lifetimes.
Insulation Facing and Vapor Barriers
Foil adhesive tape and metallized film are used as insulation facings and vapor barriers in wall assemblies, HVAC ductwork, and pipe insulation systems, providing moisture control and thermal reflectance.
Typical Materials
VHB Structural Bonding Tape
Permanent structural bonding for glass, metal, and composite cladding panels in facade and curtain wall systems
Foam Sealing Tape
Weather sealing, joint sealing, and expansion accommodation at building envelope penetrations and transitions
Foil Adhesive Tape
Insulation facing, vapor barrier seaming, and HVAC duct sealing for thermal and moisture control
Gasket Materials
Compression sealing at pipe flanges, equipment connections, and utility infrastructure interfaces
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FAQ
Can VHB tape be used for structural facade bonding in buildings?
Yes. VHB acrylic foam tape is used in structural glazing and facade bonding systems to attach glass and cladding panels to structural frames. Specific grades are tested and approved for structural bonding applications per relevant building standards.
What is the difference between foam sealing tape and liquid-applied waterproofing?
Foam sealing tape provides immediate, consistent sealing at joints and transitions without cure time or application equipment. It is preferred for linear joint sealing and penetration flashing where tape application is practical and consistent thickness is needed.
Can gasket materials be supplied as custom die-cut parts for infrastructure applications?
Yes. EPDM, neoprene, silicone, and PTFE gasket materials can be precision die cut to match specific flange profiles, pipe diameters, and equipment interface geometries for utility and infrastructure sealing applications.