Technical Data Sheet

UPS AT5 AT6 AT7 AT8

Anti Corrosive Tapes All Weather Corrosion Protection

Typical Properties
Property
Colour
Thickness

UPS AT5 & UPS AT6 Anti Corrosive Tapes are tough,
polyvinyl chloride based tapes with special high tack
adhesives formulated to resist corrosion of metal piping
systems above and below ground, fittings and joints on
all mill-coated pipe and electrical conduit systems. UPS
AT5 & UPS AT6 are;

Resistant to corrosive salt water, soil acids,

alkalis and salts, common chemicals, chemical
vapors and exposure to outdoor weathering
and sunlight.
Resistant to impact, abrasions, punctures and
tears. UPS TR5 is a highly conformable, all
weather 0.254mm (10mil) thick tape designed
for application over a wide temperature range.
UPS TR6 provides similar qualities in a thicker,
0.508 (20mil) tape. Both tapes have high
electric strength and excellent insulating
properties.

UPS AT7 Primer is a quick dry, non-sag rubber based

primer that permeates metal surface pits and
irregularities, preparing the surface for tape application.
Compatible with the special adhesive on the AntiCorrosive Tapes, it enhances adhesion.
Typical Properties
Property
Colour
% Solids
Weight
Coverage @ 0.025mm
(1mil) DFT
Drying time @ 24C (75F)
and 50% RH 0.025mm
(1mil) DFT
Flash Point

Value
Black
30%
0.84kg/litre (7lbs/gal)
2
17.4m /litre (700sq.ft/gal)
15 minutes

Elongation
Dielectric Strength
Insulation Resistance

Value
Black
ASTM D1000 3.125mm
(125mil)
ASTM D1000 1000% min
ASTM D1000 575V/mil
6
ASTM D1000 >1 x 10
mega ohms

Application of UPS AT7 Primer, UPS AT8 Putty and

UPS AT5 / UPS AT6 Tapes.
These tapes are easy to apply without special tools or
dangerous flames. However, a few general application
procedures should be followed to obtain optimum
performance. Surfaces to be wrapped should be clean,
dry and free from oil, grease and other contaminates.
Blast removal of rust and scale is preferred. Welding
slag and spatter, sharp edges or burrs should be
chipped, ground or filed.
Apply a uniform, continuous coating of UPS AT7 Primer
to the prepared surfaces and let dry. Fill in irregular
surfaces with UPS AT6 Putty. Cover weld beads with
one wrap of tape over the entire surface.
Straight pipe and conduit are normally wrapped using
tape width listed in coverage table. Field joints on millcoated pipe can be wrapped spirally or with a cigarette
wrap of wide tape. Unusually severe construction or soil
conditions may require additional tape thickness or
protective overwraps.
For below ground installation adequate provisions
should be taken to protect the coating from physical
damage during pipe handling, lowering or back filling
operations.
The pipeline ditch should be free of rock or other sharp
objects to avoid damage of the coating. After layer of
debris-free soil has covered the pipe, general back fill
may be used.

-26C (-14F)

UPS AT8 Insulation Putty. Use as a build up compound

on highly irregular surfaces such as fitting and valves,
providing a smooth, waterproof taping surface. UPS AT8
is soft and pliable simply press putty into place on
irregular surfaces, mold with finger pressure and over
tape using standard methods.

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Technical Data Sheet

UPS AT5 AT6 AT7 AT8

Anti Corrosive Tapes All Weather Corrosion Protection

UPS AT5 & UPS AT6 Anti Corrosive Tapes Typical Properties.
Property
Test Method
UPS AT5
UPS AT6
Classification specification
Federal
Type III
Type II
L-T-1512A
Colour Back
Black
Black
Colour Adhesive
Black
Black
Thickness
ASTM D1000
0.254mm (10mil)
0.508mm (20mils)
Elongation @ Break
ASTM D1000
-12C (10F)
100%
100%
23C (74F)
200%
150%
Breaking Strength
ASTM D1000
3.5kN/m
7.0kN/m
Adhesion to Steel
ASTM D1000
-12C (10F)
0.328kN/m
0.328kN/m
23C (74F)
0.219kN/m
0.219kN/m
Adhesion to Backing
ASTM D1000
-12C (10F)
0.328kN/m
0.328kN/m
23C (74F)
0.219kN/m
0.219kN/m
Roll Unwind
ASTM D1000
-12C (10F)
0.175kN/m
0.175kN/m
23C (74F)
0.175kN/m
0.175kN/m
Water Vapor Transmission
Rate
2
2
645cm (g/100in )/24hrs
ASTM D3833
1.0
1.0
Moisture Absorption
ASTM D570
.30%
.35%
Resistance to Weathering
100hrs
100hrs
Weatherometer
Dielectric Strength
ASTM D1000
12,000 Volts
20,000 Volts
Normal Application
-12C to 65.6C
-12C to 65.6C
Temperature
(10F to 150F)
(10F to 150F)
Range
Normal Service
-48C to 80C
-48C to 80C
Temperature
(-55F to 175F)
(-55F to 175F)
Range
This data is not to be for specification. Values listed are for typical properties and should not be considered minimum or
maximum. NOTE: For the UPS AT5 and UPS AT6 Anti-Corrosive Tapes to work properly, all metal surfaces must be
coated with UPS AT7 Primer before wrapping with the tape.
Coverage Tables
Note: While the chart gives coverage data for most common sizes, the following formula may be helpful for non-standard
items:
When Using Imperial:
Where;

LP
DP
TW
OV

=
=
=
=
=

Squares of Tape =

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When Using Metric:

Squares of Tape =

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3.14
length of pipe (ft/M)
outside diameter of pipe (inches/mm)
Tape wide (inches/mm)
overlap of tape (inches/mm)

4.546 litre of UPS AT7 Primer will cover up to 700 sq ft defending on the surface condition of the pipe. To calculate area of
pipe for primer coverage:
= (
Metric Conversion:
25.4mm
=
0.3048m
=
0.092sqm
=
3.785ltrs
=

12)()

1 inch
1 foot
1 sq ft
1 gallon

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Technical Data Sheet

UPS AT5 AT6 AT7 AT8

Anti Corrosive Tapes All Weather Corrosion Protection

Tape Width
No. Rolls per Square
25.4mm (1)
12
50.8mm (2)
6
101.6mm (4)
3
152.4mm (6)
2
304.8mm (12)
1
All widths are in 100 ft rolls. 1 square = 100sq ft (i.e. a roll 1ft wide x 100ft long). To convert the rolls, multiply the number
of squares by the number of rolls / square from the above tables.
Shelf Life
UPS AT5 / AT6 / AT7 / AT8 have a 5 year shelf life (from date of manufactuere) when stored under the following
recommended storage conditions. Store behind present stock in a clean and dry place at a temperature of 21C (70F)
and 40 50% relative humidity. Good stock rotation is recommended. UPS AT5 and AT 6 are available in the following
standard roll sizes:
25.4mm (1in) x 30.5m (100ft)
101.6mm (4in) x 30.5 (100ft)
Other lengths and widths available upon request.

50.8mm (2in) x 30.5m (100ft)

152.4mm (6in) x 30.5m (100ft)

Pipe Size Chart

Nominal ID

Nominal OD

(Inches)

(mm)

(Inches)

(mm)

0.5
0.75
1
1.25
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
36

12.7
19.05
25.4
31.75
38.10
50.80
63.50
76.20
88.90
101.60
127.00
152.40
177.80
203.20
254.00
304.80
355.60
406.40
257.20
508.00
558.80
609.60
660.40
711.20
762.00
914.40

0.84
1.05
1.32
1.66
1.9
2.38
2.88
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.57
6.63
7.63
8.63
10.75
12.75
14.00
16
18.00
20.00
22.00
24.00
26.00
28.00
30.00
36.00

21.34
26.67
33.53
42.16
48.26
60.45
73.15
88.90
101.60
114.30
141.48
168.40
193.80
219.20
273.05
323.85
355.60
406.40
257.20
508.00
558.80
609.60
660.40
711.20
762.00
914.40

Suggested Tape
Width
(Inches)
(mm)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

25.4
50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8
101.6
101.6
101.6
101.6
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4
152.4

Squares of Tape Per:100 linear Feet pipe

Min overlap
Half Lapped
0.44
0.44
0.37
0.55
0.46
0.69
0.58
0.87
0.66
0.99
0.83
1.25
1
1.51
1.05
1.83
1.2
2.09
1.35
2.36
1.59
2.92
1.89
3.47
2.18
3.99
2.46
4.52
3.07
5.63
3.64
6.67
4
7.33
4.57
8.37
5.14
9.42
5.71
10.47
6.28
11.51
6.85
12.56
7.42
13.61
8
14.65
8.56
15.7
10.28
18.84

100 Linear Meters Pipe

Min overlap
Half Lapped
1.44
1.44
1.2
1.8
1.51
2.27
1.9
2.85
2.17
3.26
2.72
4.09
3.30
4.95
3.43
6.01
3.92
6.87
4.42
7.73
5.47
9.56
6.21
11.38
7.15
13.10
8.08
14.82
10.07
18.46
11.94
21.89
13.11
24.04
14.98
27.47
16.86
30.91
18.73
34.34
20.60
37.77
22.48
41.21
24.35
44.64
26.22
48.08
28.10
51.51
33.72
61.81

Health & Safety

Please ensure good practice is observed at all times during the mixing and application of this product. Protective gloves must be worn during the mixing and application of this product.
Before mixing and applying the material please ensure you have read the fully detailed Material Safety Data Sheet.
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for results obtained by others over whose methods we have no control. It is the responsibility of the customer to determine the products suitability for use. Unique Polymer Systems
LTD accepts no liability arising out of the use of this information or the product described herein.
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