Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC
1-800-878-7876 www.holcimtacky-tape.com
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Tacky Tape
SM5153 has been developed for the wind energy and
aerospace industry as vacuum bag tape for vacuum bagging
operations, wind blades and composite manufacturing. This
product has been formulated to outperform all tapes in its class.
With aggressive initial tack, it will maintain an air-tight seal during
the cure cycle, yet strip clean from the tool, with virtually no trace
of residue. SM5153 provides easy, almost effortless de- bagging,
and minimal to no clean-up between production cycles. SM5153
exhibits these excellent usage and release characteristics from
composite and metal tools, in both oven and autoclave
applications. This tape has an optimum cure temperature range
of room temperature to 400
o
F (204 C).
ADVANTAGES:
Easy to apply by hand (User friendly)
PERFORMANCE TEMPERATURE RANGE:
Application Temperature Range: 45
o
F (7
o
C) to 120
o
F (49
o
C)
Service Temperature Range: Room Temp to 400
o
F (204 C)
TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
Ideal for oven or autoclave cure
Excellent release from composite tooling
Uses include: debulking/ compacting, envelope
bagging, resin damming, or as pressure strip
Has been shown to survive 30 debulking cycles
Room temperature to 400
o
F (204
o
C ) cure cycles
Maintains adhesion during low temperature cycling
Good adhesion to various films and tool surfaces
Strips clean from tools surfaces leaving no residue
Non-Hazardous
APPLICATION:
Apply by hand to a clean dry tool or platen with release paper on
top. When the sealant is in position remove the release paper and
lay the film on top. Apply pressure by hand or roller on the sealant
to obtain maximum adhesion and to ensure positive vacuum. It is
recommended to strip below 150
o
F (66
o
C) to minimize or reduce
the parts from becoming warped. SM5153 can be stripped
without leaving a residue on metal tool surfaces that have been
cooled to room temperature.
PACKAGING:
Tacky Tape
SM5153 sealant is supplied in roll form with a
special release paper.
This product is available through Holcim Solutions and
Products US, LLC. Customer Service department at 1-800-878-
7876.
Complete technical information is available from
Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC.
SM5153
VACUUM BAG SEALANT TAPE
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES:
INSTALL AS DIRECTED ON TACKY-TAPE PRODUCT DATA SHEET. USER
DETERMINES SUITABILITY FOR INTENDED USE AND ASSUMES ALL RISK
AND LIABILITY. THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS. EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY
LAW, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF TERMS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE,
RETURN UNOPENED PRODUCT TO PLACE OF PURCHASE. DAMAGES IN
EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THESE PRODUCTS.
COLOR: Yellow
PERCENT SOLID: 100%
CONSISTENCY: Cone
Penetration
80 – 95
300 GRAM LOAD
ASTM D-217
WEIGHT/GALLON: 10.2 LBS/GALLON (1.22 Kg/L)
FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION: Caulking Compound, NOIBN (NO
LABEL REQUIRED)
STORAGE: Keep in cool dry place. Tacky Tape
SM5153 has a 14 month shelf life
from date of manufacture when
stored at or below 80
o
F (27
o
C). Do
not store
cartons on end, keep flat.
Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC
1-800-878-7876 www.holcimtacky-tape.com
03/2023