Flat Braided Tapes Archives - Western Filament, Inc.

Polyester/Fiberglass Tape (Class F Plus)

Polyester/Fiberglass Tape (Class F Plus) Fiberglass strands are run axially through a flat braided polyester tape to provide extra strength and a thermal overload factor for “Locked-Rotor” and temporary overloads which exceed the softening point of...

Nomex Tape (Class H)

Nomex ® Tape (Class H) Dupont’s Aramid fibers are braided into a smooth flat tape which is stable at high temperatures, self-extinguishing, and suitable for hermetic or conventional applications. Suggested Coatings: “CL” Polyurethane, “X”...

Fiberglass Tape (Class H)

Fiberglass Tape (Class H) Fiberglass is the industry standard for “Class H” applications and is strong, heat resistant and non-flammable. Fiberglass maintains 75% of its tensile strength at 650°F and is highly resistant to acids and alkalies. It is...

Kevlar Tape (Class H)

Kevlar Tape (Class H) A high temperature, high strength material from Dupont. Kevlar® provides the advantages of fiberglass without causing skin irritation and processing problems. Kevlar is approximately four times stronger than Nomex and will retain 90% of its...

Polyester Tapes (Class F)

Polyester Tapes (Class F) Typical shrinkage 10-11% at 325° F/1hr High tenacity continuous filament braided polyester yarn. Western Filament’s DHS tape minimizes snagging, improves the insulation bond, and when coated will not frizz, fray or unravel. Suggested...