Waterproofing tape is a type of adhesive tape designed to create a water-resistant seal, used for sealing joints and gaps in various surfaces. It forms a tight barrier against moisture, making it effective for repairing leaks, preventing water damage, and enhancing the waterproofing of surfaces like floors, walls, windows, roofs, pipes etc.
Why are waterproofing tapes required?
- Leak Prevention
- Structural Protection
- Mold and Mildew Prevention:
- Protection against Corrosion
- Accommodates Expansion and Contraction movements
- Chemical Resistance
- UV Resistance
- Can be applied to Irregular Surfaces
- Quick Application
- High Adhesion Strength
When selecting joint sealing tape, it is important to choose a tape that is compatible with the surfaces it will be applied to and the environment in which it will be used. Proper application is also important to ensure that the tape forms a tight seal and provides effective protection against air and water infiltration.
In this regard, PRONIL stands out as a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality sealing tapes. The company specialises in the manufacturing of flexible waterproofing joint sealing tapes for two decades. These products are made with non-woven fabric and polyester polymer fabric and are used to seal concrete joints in order to prevent water leakage inside the concrete buildings and structures by creating an impenetrable barrier.
Range of PRONIL Waterproofing Tapes- Advantages and Applications
PRONIL ACR – New generation polymer tape
A new-generation, high-performance acrylic polymer-based expanding tape that forms an impermeable barrier against water in concrete, conforming to deformed surfaces and joints. The tape eliminates the need for hardening time and welding. Remarkably, it exhibits swelling in saltwater and can expand up to 900% upon contact with water.
Advantages
- Used on a variety of irregular substrates
- Forms an impermeable barrier against water in concrete
- Excellent compliance with deformed surfaces and joints
- Saves time and labour
- Easy to apply
- Simple overlap jointing on-site
- No hardening time required
- No welding required
- Swell in salt water
Applications
The tape is used in concrete construction for the sealing of construction joints including wall-to-base connections, pipe entry systems, sealing of openings and interface sections between existing and new concrete.
PRONIL PROSEAL-Thermoplastic Elastomer joint and crack sealing tape
A thermoplastic elastomer high-performance joint and crack sealing tape for construction joints, expansion (movement) joints and connection joints or cracks. It is a thin flexible sealing tape with an extra-tough elastic strip providing considerable longitudinal and lateral extension. It is non-hazardous for users and provides long-term resistance against bacterization. It is ideal for sealing and waterproofing expansion joints and over cracks subject to irregular and high movements. It is very easy to install. The use of thermal welding with the PROSEAL ensures secure and watertight joints.
Advantages
- Flexible & elastic
- Highly versatile
- Good tensile properties
- Stable form and UV-resistant
- Heat weldable
- Easy to install
- Long-term resistance to bacterizes
- Non-hazardous for users
Applications
The tape is used for construction joints and cracks, and basements, tunnel construction, metal surfaces. swimming pools, cable and pipe penetrations, sewage treatment plants etc.
PRONIL PROFLEX- Waterproofing flexible sealing tape
A thin flexible sealing tape with an extra-tough elastic strip providing considerable longitudinal and lateral extension. It is ideal for sealing and waterproofing expansion joints and over cracks subject to irregular and high movements. It is very easy to install. It has strong adhesion to the surface of various materials. At the same time, it has excellent weather and water resistance, and it has the functions of sealing, damping and protecting the surface it has been applied to. The product comes with two types of fabric options, Non-woven and Polyester.
Advantages
- Thin and extra-tough elastic strip with considerable longitudinal and lateral extension
- Excellent resistance to weathering, UV radiation and chemically stable
- Stable chemical properties with excellent chemical resistance, weather resistance and corrosion resistance
- Waterproof treatment of roof waterproofing, underground waterproofing, structural construction joints and lap joint sealing of polymer waterproofing membranes of buildings
- Can accommodate movements in the expansion joints and construction joints of the structure
Applications
The tape can be used in multiple applications such as Expansion Joints, Balcony, Sunken Slab, Kitchen, Terrace, Wet rooms, Wall Joints, Tunnels etc.
PRONIL PROFLEX 3 PLY- Waterproofing tape for floors and walls
A TPE elastic tape coated on both sides with special PES Non-woven fabric. It is highly tolerant of hydrostatic pressure and also vapour permeable, tear-proof and chemical resistant.
Advantages:
- Has a very good Compatibility with C2 Based Tile Adhesive, Epoxy Adhesive, Acrylic Polymer System, Any hybrid PU
- Being PES Non-Woven available on both sides, the bonding to the concrete substrate.
- The TPE coated three-ply tape with high extension in the cross direction and rigid lengthwise.
- Helps to withstand Movement to the PRECAST Joints
- Ideal waterproofing solution for Vulnerable and critical areas in concrete surfaces
Applications
The tape can be used for in-wall as a joint waterproofing tape and in-floor junctions and movement joints. It is also applied with tiles and natural stones for flexible waterproofing joints. It can be also used for the permanent sealing of various junctions and cracks in common with embedding materials, underneath ceramic tiles or natural stones, in outdoor or indoor construction parties like, bathroom, kitchen, balcony, terrace etc.
PRONIL PROBUTYL- Non- Woven butyl tape
A high quality butyl rubber coated with various types of non-woven fabrics. It is available in different sizes and colours. It is used as a seal at the bottom of windows or additional corner insulation. Thanks to the butyl, the possibility of forming the connections increases while very good tightness and ease of installation are maintained.
Advantages
- High hydrostatic resistance
- Fast, easy installation
- Seal is available in a range of sizes to accommodate irregular joint shapes and expands to seal off leaks
- Safe to use, non-toxic therefore, no special handling is necessary
Applications
The tape finds application in various sectors. It is used for waterproofing roofing, underground structures, and construction joints in new projects. Additionally, it plays a key role in sealing structural construction joints in subway tunnels, ensuring gas tightness, water tightness, and shock absorption in joints of colourful contour plates and polycarbonate sheet engineering. It can be used as an adhesive sealant for windows, doors, pipes, roofs, and marine environments.
Different material types are available for different applications and conditions so the specifier must choose waterproofing tapes, preferably with manufacturer consultation, appropriate for all the joint conditions.
About PRONIL Construction Chemicals
The company manufactures a wide range of Expansion Joint tapes and Waterproofing flexible Joint sealing tapes. The company also manufactures high-performance Acrylic Swellable Bars and Bentonite Hydrophilic Waterstops. From foundation protection to construction joints, the company has a solution for every waterproofing challenge. The company’s diverse product portfolio ensures that you can find the ideal tape for your project requirements.
About the author
The author is the Business Head for PRONIL, overseeing operations in India and South-East Asia. With more then two decades of experience, he plays a an important role in managing and leading the company’s business division. His responsibilities includes strategy development, sales, marketing, product development, and customer relations.
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