Airtech Advanced Materials FLASHBREAKER-1 (1IN X 72YD ROLL)

Flashbreaker® 1 High Temperature Pressure Sensitive Polyester Tape

Overview

Flashbreaker® 1 is a high-temperature polyester pressure-sensitive tape designed for composite manufacturing, metal bonding and aerospace tooling applications. Constructed from a high tensile strength polyester film coated with a silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive, it withstands oven and autoclave curing temperatures up to 204°C while removing cleanly after cure. Its high-visibility blue or orange finish makes inspection easier and helps reduce Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risks during aerospace manufacturing.

Key Technical Specs

• Product Type: High-temperature pressure-sensitive polyester tape
• Product Name: Flashbreaker® 1
• Carrier Material: Polyester film
• Adhesive Type: Silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive
• Colour Options: Blue or Orange
• Maximum Service Temperature: 204°C
• Total Thickness: 55 microns
• Film Thickness: 25 microns
• Adhesive Thickness: 30 microns
• Elongation at Break: 100%
• Shelf Life: 18 months when stored at 22°C in original packaging

Approvals & Specifications

• Designed for oven and autoclave cure processes up to 204°C
• Suitable for aerospace composite manufacturing and metal bonding applications
• Manufactured by Airtech Advanced Materials

Performance Highlights

• Excellent high-temperature resistance up to 204°C
• Clean removal after oven or autoclave curing
• High tensile strength polyester backing
• Controls adhesive bond lines and assists resin flash removal
• Securely holds vacuum bagging consumables in position
• High-visibility colours help reduce FOD risk and improve inspection
• Silicone adhesive provides reliable adhesion during cure cycles

Typical Applications

• Composite vacuum bagging operations
• Autoclave curing processes
• Oven curing processes
• Holding vacuum bagging materials in place
• Securing thermocouple wires
• Masking during composite manufacture
• Chem-milling protection
• Metal bonding operations
• Riveting shop masking and protection

Compatibility & Safety Notes

• Suitable for composite manufacturing and metal bonding applications
• Product supplied on plastic cores to help minimise FOD in cleanroom environments
• Maximum service temperature depends on cure duration and process conditions
• Application-specific testing is recommended before production use
• Store in original packaging at approximately 22°C to maximise shelf life

Application & Curing

• Apply directly to clean, dry tooling or component surfaces
• Use for holding consumable materials during vacuum bagging and curing operations
• Remove cleanly after oven or autoclave cure
• Suitable for cure cycles up to 204°C, subject to process validation
• Available as standard rolls or convenient cut strips on release liners

Packaging & Procurement

• Standard Size: 25.4 mm � 66 m (60 rolls per case)
• Standard Size: 50.8 mm � 66 m (30 rolls per case)
• Available in widths up to 508 mm � 66 m
• Additional widths and broken case quantities available on request
• 2.54 cm � 5.08 cm cut strips available on release liner

Why This Product is Chosen for AOG / MRO

• Reliable performance during high-temperature composite repairs
• Clean removal reduces post-cure clean-up time
• High visibility minimises the risk of tape being left on aircraft components
• Excellent choice for aerospace composite manufacturing and repair operations
• Supports improved process consistency and component quality

Practical Suggestions for Your Team

• Validate maximum cure temperature for your specific process before production use
• Use the orange version where maximum visibility is preferred during inspection
• Apply to clean tooling surfaces for optimum adhesion
• Store in original packaging under recommended conditions to maximise shelf life
• Inspect all masked areas after tape removal as part of FOD control procedures

Manufacturer / Aviation Spec Codes

• Product Name: Flashbreaker® 1
• Manufacturer: Airtech Advanced Materials UK
• Product Type: High-temperature polyester pressure-sensitive tape
• Primary Applications: Composite manufacturing, vacuum bagging, masking and metal bonding
• Maximum Service Temperature: 204°C