TAPES AND CONTROL SEALS

Increased Performance Improved Handling
These are the same High Quality seals and tapes are
used by nearly all European sailplane manufacturers. 
Most tapes Imported from GERMANY

Typical application (example only)
1. Glass cloth Teflon-Fabric S-Seal (non-adhesive)
2. PVC Anti-peel safety tape
3. Pre-curved Mylar
4. Transfer Tapes (2 sided adhesive tapes)
5. Glass cloth Teflon-Fabric tape with single side adhesive
6. 3D Turbulator tapes (Zigzag or dimple tape)

PRE-CURVED MYLAR SEALS
quite literally, MILES of pre-curved Mylar seals in stock at all times!
More competition pilots and sailplane repair shops in the USA
buy their tape supplies from Wings & Wheels than any other source!

Best quality, always clean, consistent, smooth with defined curve

Rolls in lengths shown only
 22mm x 15 meter roll $58.95 - or -  22mm x 25 meter roll $98.25
 25mm x 15 meter roll $61.50 - or -  25mm x 25 meter roll $102.5
 30mm x 15 meter roll $75.00 - or - 30mm x 25 meter roll $125.00
 35mm x 15 meter roll  $85.00 - or -  35mm x 25 meter roll $141.75
 38mm x 15 meter  roll  $95.75
 43mm x 15 meter roll  $111.00
 70mm x 15 meter roll $189.00
 78mm x 15 meter roll $209.00

FYI: Removing old tape residue

I don't offer this since it is flammable and could be classified as "hazardous" for shipping (extra cost to you) you can almost always find it locally at most auto parts stores, hardware stores and paint suppliers for about ten bucks a quart. Some companies offer their own "brand" like NAPA Auto Suppliers. This is the BEST adhesive cleaner I have ever used for removing old tapes, tape residue and is completely safe for almost any painted or gel-coated finish.
Buy it locally.. always keep some on hand!


WHY DOESN'T W&W OFFER COMBI-MYLAR ZIG-ZAG SEAL
OR SEALS WITH PRE-INSTALLED ADHESIVE?

I've been asked, "WHY DOESN'T W&W OFFER COMBI-MYLAR ZIG-ZAG SEAL?", the answer is quite clear. These type seals 'look nifty" but there is no known performance improvement using this seal. Turbulators have specific locations to give the desired effect....simply placing these on the leading edge of the mylar seal allows you only one location, at the front of the seal...it "might" help...but also "might" actually be in a location that disturbs the flow. The second reason we don't offer these seals is the adhesive has to be installed before cutting the zig-zag on the leading edge. this means these seals should never be rolled or stored rolled up for extended periods or the protective backing on the adhesive becomes exposed and soon loses it's strength. The final reason is that in order for the turbulator to do any good, it cannot be covered with the PVC leading edge tape which is not only a smoothing for the seal, but also an addition protective strip to keep the mylar from becoming detached and creating a spoiler, right where it can do the most harm...in front of the control!

TRANSFER (Double Sided) ADHESIVE TAPES
Two sided adhesive tape for internal "S" seals
3M 9mm wide by 33 meter roll.........$20.00

TESA Transfer tapes as used for attaching Mylar strips
Tesa 4965 offers an excellent immediate adhesion performance to secure reliable bonding strength even to low energy substrates such as PP or PE - outstanding holding power, also at elevated temperatures, to support "life-long" permanent bonding performance - excellent balance of high shear resistance, very good initial tack and superior adhesion level
This is the transfer tape with salmon colored liner typically used for mylar installations.
Acrylic Adhesive, Thickness 8 mils, Adhesion 90 oz/in
12mm x 33 meter roll.....$16.00
12mm x 50 meter roll.....$20.00
NEW: Wider adhesive transfer tapes for larger seals
16mm x 33 meter roll.....$19.00
25mm x 33 meter roll.....$28.00
TESA 51970 Double sided film tape. Due to their high shear resistance, film  tapes are excellent for various bonding and laminating applications. 51970 has a rated adhesion of 100 oz per cubic inch, though not widely used in the past
 is offered due to a slightly higher strength rating than our PN 4965 transfer tape.
51970 is a double-sided polypropylene with an acrylic adhesive, used for bonding trims and profiles. Its excellent adhesion, excellent initial tack and outstanding age-resistance guarantee secure bonding. Acrylic Adhesive, Thickness 9 mils,  Adhesion 100 oz/in.
12mm x 50 meter rolls.....$21.00

Note: There have been discussions about mylar seals coming loose in flight, it is likely that this could happen if the seals are installed improperly. First off, follow the aircraft manufacturers instructions and advice and if there is no recommendation from the aircraft manufacturer, ask professional repairers or the aircraft manufacturers and understand you are always if making modifications, doing so AT YOUR OWN RISK. Properly cleaned and prepared surfaces prior to attaching tapes and seals can be very important, obviously oil and waxes can reduce holding strengths of adhesives and lower their rated values.
Some repair shops also suggest lightly sanding the surfaces to be attached with transfer tapes prior to application.
Another suggestion is to use a heat gun to warm both the surfaces and the seals during the applications of transfer tapes and/or any tapes. A good initial bonding of the adhesive will greatly affect the longevity of the tapes.
Always do a good pre-flight inspection of all of your tapes and seals along with all other normal pre-flight items, and should you find loose tapes have them replaced.
Most adhesives have operating strengths far stronger than necessary for seals, however, aged tapes and those exposed to extreme temperatures can also lose strength and in extreme cases become brittle and fail completely.

PVC ANTI-PEEL SAFETY TAPE

A very thin film tape with excellent adhesion, UV and chemical resistance,
for use over leading edge of mylar seals for additional security and smoothing airflow.
TESA Brand 66 Meter Rolls is the following widths:
(most commonly used widths for most sailplane applications are 12mm-25mm)
12mm........... $14.00
19mm........... $16.00
25mm............$18.00
30mm........... $19.00
38mm............$21.00
 

TEFLON ADHESIVE TAPE
Skived PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) film

A very smooth and slippery transparent light gray tape used on moving control surfaces
under mylar as a rubbing surface to improve seal, preserve finish and reduce friction.
1.00" x 36 yard roll.................$49.50
1.25" x 36 yard roll ................$59.50
1.50" x 36 yard roll.................$69.50

SEE: ASW-20 sealing tape example
Examples of sealing tapes on sailplanes
How I do it

PLEASE NOTE:
NO RETURNS ACCEPTED ON CUT TO ORDER TAPES, WIRE AND CABLE, OR ON ANY CUSTOM ASSEMBLED ITEMS.
 

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