These are the standard SKUs. Custom runs take about 1 weeks longer.
| Item | Standard Spec (tolerance in notes) |
| Material | Butyl layer (thickness: 0.5–2 mm), laminated with modified butyl rubber adhesive. |
| Adhesive | Modified butyl rubber adhesive. Peel strength: 22-28 N/25mm on stainless steel. |
| Width tolerance | Nominal 2″, 3″, 4″ (actual: ±1.5mm). We run 1.5″ and custom widths on request but MOQ jumps to 1440 rolls. |
| Roll length | 33ft and 66ft most common. 100ft gets heavy (harder to handle on site), so we only do that for warehouse buyers. |
| Thickness | 0.8mm/1.0mm/1.2mm standard options. The 2.0mm is used mostly for pipe insulation wrapping. |
| Key Features | Waterproof (tested to 72-hour submersion)
UV Resistant – we spec it for 20+ years. Temperature Range: -40°F to 200°F (-40°C to 120°C) Self-seals around fasteners (butyl flows back, leaves small dimple) Medium tack – repositionable for 30 seconds before full bond Conformable – molds around irregular surfaces and corners |
| Best for | Roof repair, metal roof leak, gutter seal, pipe waterproof, window gap, RV roof sealing |
| MOQ | 3,000 rolls for standard sizes. |
| Production time | Usually 7-10 days once deposit clears. |
| Packing | Support OEM.Customized packing method available. |
| Payment | 30% T/T upfront, 70% before shipping. We’ve done L/C for orders over $15K. |
(Based on what repeat customers mentioned in emails and calls)
💬 “The aluminum doesn’t tear during install”
Texas roofer told us cheaper foil tapes would rip when you tried to conform them around corners. Ours has the right foil thickness – thin enough to bend, thick enough not to puncture from a rough fingernail.
🔨 Stays stuck in heat cycles
The butyl we use stays tacky through temperature swings – doesn’t get brittle cold or run when hot.
📐 Custom widths without crazy MOQ
Need 3.5″ instead of 4″? If you can do 3,000 rolls, we’ll custom-slit it. Took us 3 tries to dial in the process but now it’s smooth.
📞 We answer emails same day
Lee handles North America inquiries (she’s in the office 8am-6pm China time, so usually responds within 12 hours even with timezone difference).
📦 Honest about lead times
If we’re backed up, we’ll say so upfront. Last Feb we were running 25 days – told customers before they paid deposit. Better than promising 15 and missing it.
💰 FOB pricing that makes sense
We’re usually $0.20-0.35 less per roll than the big brands (3″ x 75ft comparison). Not the cheapest on Alibaba, but those quotes often hide setup fees.
(Questions we get a lot)
Q1: Can I use this on hot pipes or will the adhesive melt?
A: Good question – depends on the pipe temp. Our standard butyl is rated for continuous 200°F. If your pipes run hotter (like steam lines), we have a high-temp version rated to 250°F continuous, but MOQ goes to 3K rolls. For anything over 250°F you need specialty tape (not butyl-based).
Q2: Can I get samples before ordering 3,000 rolls?
A: Yeah – we send 2 rolls (usually 3″ x 75ft) via FedEx for about $45 shipping. Free tape, you cover freight. If you need like 20 rolls to test on an actual job site, that’s $120 + shipping, but we credit it back if you order within 6 months.
Q3: Will this work as a vapor barrier for metal buildings?
A: Yes, that’s a common use. The aluminum foil layer has essentially zero water vapor transmission. Make sure to overlap seams by at least 2 inches and press firmly. Some installers use a roller to ensure full contact on the corrugated metal surface.
Q4: Does the aluminum layer provide any fire resistance?
A: The aluminum itself won’t burn, but the butyl adhesive will eventually break down in fire. It’s not a fire barrier tape though – if that’s what you need, look at intumescent tapes instead.
Q5: Do you ship to Canada? What about duties?
A: Yeah, we ship to Canada a lot (Vancouver and Toronto mostly). Usually FOB Ningbo, and the buyer arranges customs clearance. HS code is 3919.10.20 – duty is around 6.5% but check with your broker. We can do DDP to major cities but our forwarder adds 15% on top, so you’ll save money booking your own freight.
Q6: Can this go through Amazon FBA?
A: We’ve done it for 3 sellers so far. You need to give us the FBA label specs and box size limits (usually max 22kg/carton). We can pack and label before shipping from our warehouse – adds about $0.25/roll for the extra labor. Or ship bulk to your 3PL and they repack.
Q7: What happens if the tape arrives damaged or doesn’t perform?
A: Production defects: we replace it (hasn’t happened yet). Shipping damage: file claim with freight company. Performance issues: send us photos/video of the problem and the batch number from the core tube – we’ll figure it out. Had one case where tape wouldn’t stick (turned out customer stored it in a freezer… butyl needs to be room temp before use).
Main Contact: Judy (Export Sales Manager)
📧 Email (fastest): hftape1@gmail.com
📞 WhatsApp (if urgent): +86-195-5053-2146
💬 WeChat ID: +86-195-5053-2146
⏰ Office hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm (GMT+8)
📍 Factory location: Zhejiang Province (2 hrs from Ningbo port)
⚡ Response time: Usually within 12 hours
