Taconic PTFE Zone Tapes

Taconic PTFE coated fabric Zone Tapes are engineered for applications where pressure sensitive adhesive is needed only on specific areas of the tape, leaving clear non adhesive lanes. These lanes protect critical heat sealing elements in packaging and bag making equipment while maintaining excellent heat transfer and reliable seal quality.

By removing adhesive from the heating elements, Zone Tapes help increase throughput through improved thermal flow, reduce build up on seal bars, and extend belt and tape life in demanding heat seal packaging operations.

Flexible configurations for your process: Zone Tapes are available up to 18.5" wide with customer specified adhesive widths and locations, supplied in 18 or 36 yard rolls. A wide range of FDA compliant Taconic PTFE coated fabrics from 3 to 10 mils can be combined with five different adhesive systems to match your sealing conditions and packaging materials.

Why Choose Taconic Zone Tapes

In heat seal packaging, consistent release and clean, repeatable seals are critical. Taconic Zone Tapes are designed to protect heating elements, maintain nonstick performance, and support high speed packaging lines with less downtime and fewer maintenance issues.

Zone Tape Features:

• Superior release properties for nonstick sealing
• Excellent heat transfer through non adhesive lanes
• Long lasting PTFE nonstick surface
• Easy, residue free removal during changeovers
• FDA compliant PTFE coated fabric options

Operational Benefits:

• Increased line efficiency and throughput
• Less downtime due to seal bar cleaning and tape replacement
• Higher quality, more consistent seals on bags and pouches
• Cost effective production through extended tape and equipment life

Product Nomenclature

Example: 6800-039
“6800” - High tack, high temperature, moisture resistant acrylic adhesive
“-039” - 7039 premium grade PTFE coated fabric substrate

At a glance: The number before the dash identifies the adhesive system. The suffix after the dash identifies the PTFE coated fabric substrate used in the Zone Tape construction.

Substrate Options

Taconic offers a full range of PTFE coated fiberglass fabric substrates for Zone Tapes, from standard grades to premium and textured constructions, allowing you to balance release, durability, and cost.

Adhesive Systems and Performance

Multiple adhesive systems are available to match your temperature, dwell time, and surface requirements. Each adhesive offers different tack, peel, and shear characteristics so you can optimize performance for your specific heat sealing equipment and packaging materials.

Product Information

The data above are averages based on a 3 mil substrate and authoritative testing of several lot numbers. This information is intended for comparison purposes only.