GSSI® EZ Trim Sealant Tape

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GSSI® EZ Trim Sealant Tape is a hot-melt butyl tape. E-Z Trim is known for its easy and clean trimming ability. It provides superior adhesion and is stronger than putty tapes. This tape can be easily trimmed using a blunt tool without scratching the window unit. It adheres quickly and cleanly. E-Z Trim is a high-quality gray butyl tape that is extruded onto smooth silicone release paper. It is specifically designed for bonding and sealing metal roofing, windows, gutters, and roof penetrations. E-Z Trim comes in various sizes to meet the specific requirements of the manufactured housing and RV industries, as well as metal roofing applications.

Product Type: Paper Tape, Tape

Application Area: Gutters, Housing, Roofs, Windows

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal, Silicone

Chemical Family: Butyl Rubber

Features: Cost Effective, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Good Scratch Resistance

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Advatages

E-Z Trim is the butyl tape that trims easily and cleanly.

  • Superior adhesion
  • Stronger than putty tapes
  • Easily trimmed with blunt tool
  • No scratching of window unit
  • Awled quickly and cleanly
  • Provides watertight seal

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Product Installllation

Surface Preparation: All surfaces to be sealed should be free of dust, dirt, oil, moisture, grease, etc. before applying tape.
Application: Apply directly from roll or cut to size with knife or scissors. Press E-Z Trim firmly into place with hand. Intimate contact must be made between tape and subsurface to assure a watertight seal. Gently peel off silicone release paper. When lapping tape, allow at least 1/4” (6.4 mm) overlap.
Working Conditions: Apply in normal dry working conditions.

Meets AAMA 807.1-85 Requirements

Product Installllation Diagram:

GSSI® EZ Trim Sealant Tape - Product Installllation

 

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (US)15.3 - 15.5lb./galASTM D 792
Low Temperature FlexibilityNo loss of adhesion or cracking-ASTM C 765
Weight Loss after Heat Aging0.388 - 0.392-ASTM C 771
Oil Migration/Plasticizer Bleed-OutSlight wetting on top sheet, No bleed.-ASTM C 772
Softness Penetration9.5 - 9.9mmASTM C 782
Tensile Adhesive Strength (MOF, Cohesive)31.6 - 36.4lb. forceASTM C 907
Yield Strength (lb. force)7.8 - 8.2psiASTM C 908

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe (Excluding Russia)
  • India
  • Middle East