McAllister Mills Basalt Tape Style VR1200PW

Basalt Tape Style VR1200PW is made from continuous filament volcanic rock fiber (basalt) for 1200°F thermal protection. It is used in aramid, fiberglass, and carbon fiber replacement, laminates, motorsport, and industrial end uses. It is made from continuous filament volcanic rock fiber.

Product Type: Woven Tape

Application Area: Gaskets, Pipes, Wire Cables

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aramid, Fiberglass

Features: High Melting Point, High Strength, High Temperature Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type
Weave
Plain
Base Material
Continuous Filament Volcanic Rock Fiber
Base Fiber
Basalt

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • These tapes deliver much higher strength than fiberglass and have a higher melt temperature.
  • An excellent choice when glass tapes will not handle the application temperature, basalt will handle 20% more temperature resistance than our fiberglass E-Glass tapes.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Common Applications
  • Automotive exhaust wraps
  • Cable protection
  • Steam trace lines
  • High-temperature gaskets for ovens
  • Furnaces and boilers
  • Furnace strip curtains
  • Automotive OEM and aftermarket parts
  • Shipbuilding and repair

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thickness0.036 - 0.044inch
Width1.0 - 2.0inch
Roll Length100.0ft
Service Temperature1200.0°F