#2 Wax-Tape for Aboveground Use

Trenton's #2 Wax-Tape is easy to apply, requires no special equipment, is compatible with most other coatings and requires only minimal surface preparation.

Trenton’s #2A Wax-Tape completely conforms to irregular surfaces, such as this gas wellhead, and is unaffected by the elements.

Description

#2 Wax-Tape is a nonwoven, nonstitch bonded synthetic fabric, saturated with a blend of microcrystalline wax, solvents and corrosion inhibitors (no clay fillers), forming a tape wrapper that firms up and is suitable for painting.

End Use

For application on aboveground metal surfaces, pipe or fittings to prevent corrosion. Excellent for use when abrasive blasting or painting is impractical. Resists weathering and UV without the need for an additional outercoat or outerwrap.

Application Procedures

Wire brush and scrape the surface clean of loose mill scale, rust, paint and other foreign matter. Apply a thin film of Wax-Tape Primer. If the surface is wet, cold or rusty, then rub and press on primer firmly to displace the moisture and ensure adhesion. Then wrap #2 Wax-Tape using a 1” overlap. While wrapping, press and mold the tape into conformity, ensuring that there are no air pockets or voids, so that the tape is in intimate contact with the surface. Also, press and smooth out lap seams to ensure that they are sealed. If the tape is going to be painted, allow a few days for it to firm up.

Packaging

4” x 9’ rolls (24 rolls/case) 35 lbs/case
6” x 9’ rolls (16 rolls/case) 35 lbs/case
Special widths and lengths available

Specifications

#2 Wax-Tape

Color	Brown
Aluminum Thickness	70-90 mils
Weight	4 lbs/sq yd
Dielectric strength	100 volts/mil
Operating temperature	-90-140°F
Saturant pour point	125-135°F

#2A Wax-Tape *

Color	Aluminum
Aluminum Thickness	70-90 mils
Weight	4 lbs/sq yd
Dielectric strength	100 volts/mil
Operating temperature	-90-140°F
Saturant pour point	125-135°F