Road Tape Specifications.pdf

MarMacʼs Road Tape (also known as Seal Tape) is a reinforced mastic or butyl membrane used for the repair street joints and cracks. It is also an excellent choice for the installation of piezoelectric traffic counters.

Road Tapeʼs integrated adhesive component aggressively adheres to concrete and asphalt surfaces, making Road Tape a long-term repair solution. For application temperatures under 55° F, use of MarMacʼs RB Adhesive Primer is recommended.

The product is available in two versions to suit your needs: Standard Road Tape, for warm weather and temperate zones; and Winter Road Tape 53B, for cold weather applications. Please refer to the necessary section for version details.

Features & Benefits

• Two versions to cover a broad temp range

• Easy to install

• No special tools required

• Low cost & readily-available

Road Tape for street repair & traffic counters

SPECIALTY TAPES & ADHESIVES

Applications

• Asphalt • Concrete

• Pavement Crack Repair • Traffic Counter Installations

Versions

• Standard Road Tape • Winter Road Tape 53B

Storage

Store tape in its original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area.

Installation

The surface of the structure to be sealed should be clean of dirt and debris. The surface should be as dry as possible in field conditions. The protective release film shall be removed from the edge of the tape and be applied centering the joint gap or crack. Continue to remove the release film as the wrap is applied, while keeping hand tension to prevent wrinkling, ensuring adhesion and alignment. For installation below 55°F, use of MarMacʼs RB Adhesive Primer is recommended.

Road Tape data sheet

Standard Road Tape MarMac‘s Standard Road Tape is a reinforced mastic membrane used for warm weather road joint and crack repair as well as piezoelectric traffic counter installation. The product is comprised of a specially-formulated rubberized mastic with a peelable protective release film, backed with a high-strength, heat and sheer-resistant woven polypropylene fabric.

Availability

• Roll widths: 2, 4, 6, 12”

• Roll lengths: 60ʼ

TYPE WIDTH LENGTH

Standard 2" 60' Standard 4" 60' Standard 6" 60' Standard 12" 60'

Road Tape data sheet

Used for the same applications as MarMacʼs Standard Road Tape, our Winter Road Tape (53B) was designed to withstand temperatures as low as -50°F without compromise to its overall performance. The product utilizes a heavy-duty, cross-laminated polyethylene backing; with a butyl compound sealant and a peelable protective release film.

Availability

• Roll widths: 6”, 12”

• Roll lengths: 50‘ (x 6”), 100ʼ (x 12”)

Winter Road Tape 53B

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

VALUE METHOD

Film color Black Visual Membrane thickness 0.65" ASTM D 1000 Tensile strength 1385 psi ASTM D 882 Permeance 0.1 ASTM E 96B Elongation 15% ASTM C 4632 Pliability (0, -15, -25°F) No cracks ASTM D 146 Membrane puncture resistance 225 lbs ASTM E 154 Grab tensile strength 150 lbs ASTM D 4632

Woven Propylene Fabric

Rubberized Mastic Sealant

Peelable Release Film

TYPE WIDTH LENGTH

Winter 53B 6" 100' Winter 53B 12" 50'

Road Tape data sheet

877.962.7622 marmac.com v2.0 0623

CAUTION: Prior to use, please read the Manufacturer Warranty & Disclaimer found at marmac.com/cp/disclaimer.

For more information, additional instructions, or questions regarding RoadTape, visit marmac.com/Road-Tape or scan the QR code on the first page.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

VALUE METHOD

Film color Black Visual Base polymer Butyl - Low-temperature flexibility (-30°F) 1/2" radius ASTM C 765 Brittleness temperature -50°F ASTM D 2137

APPLICATION PROPERTIES MIN MAX

Service temperature range -50°F 150°F

Laminated Polyethylene Backing

Butyl Compound Sealant

Peelable Release Film