Auxiliary Materials
Sealant tapes, ports, hoses and vacuum hardware
Sealant tape closes the bag; ports, hoses and connectors create the vacuum and resin-routing interface. The system is only as reliable as its leak-tight details.
In simple terms
Sealant tape closes the bag; ports, hoses and connectors create the vacuum and resin-routing interface. The system is only as reliable as its leak-tight details.
Best for
Every vacuum bag and infusion arrangement.
Watch out for
Tape tack, temperature capability and chemical resistance vary. Avoid joins, wrinkles and contaminated tool surfaces at the seal.
Typical applications
Bagging, infusion, debulk and autoclave tooling.
Related tools
Use the calculators to turn these concepts into preliminary engineering estimates.