Tacky Tape® SM5601 Black 1/2″ x 1/8″ Butyl Sealant Tape – 30′ Roll
Tacky Tape SM5601 by Tacky Tape is a professional-grade butyl sealant tape available in 1/2″ x 1/8″ x 30′ Roll format. Designed for use on Vacuum Bags, Composite Tooling, Industrial Sealing, it delivers reliable performance, long-lasting adhesion, and specialized protection across a wide range of industrial, commercial, and technical applications. Black in color, this product is trusted by engineers, procurement professionals, and maintenance teams worldwide who demand consistent, specification-grade tape performance in every application.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | 5M56011643-BLK |
| Brand | Tacky Tape |
| Product / Model Name | Tacky Tape SM5601 |
| Color | Black |
| Package Size | 1/2″ x 1/8″ x 30′ Roll |
| Product Type | Butyl Sealant Tape |
| Specification | N/A |
| Application Surfaces | Vacuum Bags, Composite Tooling, Industrial Sealing |
Technical Information
Tacky Tape SM5601 Black is a butyl-based sealant tape in black color, providing vacuum bag sealing and general industrial sealing performance with a slightly longer 30-foot roll than the standard 25-foot vacuum sealant tapes. The non-curing butyl compound conforms to tool parting lines, bag edges, and irregular surfaces to maintain vacuum seal integrity throughout composite cure cycles. The black color differentiates SM5601 from yellow and gray vacuum sealant tapes, enabling color-coded process identification for facilities using multiple sealant tape types for different materials, temperatures, or process steps.
Why Choose Tacky Tape SM5601?
- Black Color Identification — Differentiates from yellow and gray tapes for process color-coding
- Non-Curing Butyl Formula — Remains tacky and removable throughout the entire cure cycle
- 30′ Longer Roll Format — More material per roll than standard 25′ vacuum sealant tapes
- Vacuum Bag Sealant Grade — Conforms to tool edges and bag folds for airtight vacuum sealing
- Standard 1/2″ x 1/8″ Profile — Compatible with standard vacuum bag sealant tape dispensers
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Tacky Tape SM5601 Black Butyl Sealant Tape used for?
A: Tacky Tape SM5601 Black is used for vacuum bag sealing in composite manufacturing and for general industrial sealing where a black-color non-curing butyl sealant tape is preferred for process identification or color-coding purposes.
Q: What is the MPN for Tacky Tape SM5601 Black 1/2″ x 1/8″ x 30′?
A: The Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) is 5M56011643-BLK.
Q: What is the difference between SM5601 Black and SM5142 BY Yellow?
A: Both are butyl-based vacuum bag sealant tapes in the standard 1/2″ x 1/8″ profile. SM5601 is black and comes in a 30′ roll, while SM5142 BY is yellow in a 25′ roll. Color and roll length are the primary differences for process identification and material quantity purposes.
Q: Is butyl sealant tape the same as silicone sealant tape?
A: No. Butyl sealant tape is a non-curing, permanently tacky compound used for static sealing applications like vacuum bagging. Silicone sealant tape typically refers to self-fusing silicone tape that fuses under pressure, used for electrical insulation and pipe sealing.
Q: What temperature can SM5601 Black butyl tape handle in an autoclave?
A: Consult the current Tacky Tape SM5601 product datasheet for the specific maximum temperature rating. Different Tacky Tape formulations are available for different cure temperature ranges — ensure you select the correct grade for your autoclave cure temperature.
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