HUA HENG Adhesive Tape Metallizable BOPP Base Film is a biaxially oriented polypropylene film engineered as a lightweight, cost-effective substrate for metallized adhesive tapes. It replaces traditional aluminum foil backing while delivering a bright metallic finish after vacuum metallization, stable coating and slitting performance, and reliable moisture and light barrier properties. Produced on two German Bruckner BOPP lines with an annual capacity of 60,000 tons, this base film is available in 25μm and 28μm thicknesses, with customizable corona treatment and surface properties for acrylic and PSA adhesive systems. Factory-direct supply, free samples and technical support are provided for adhesive tape manufacturers worldwide.
The growing demand for lightweight and high-performance adhesive tapes has created new requirements for tape substrates beyond traditional aluminum foil. Adhesive Tape Metallizable BOPP Base Film supplied by HUA HENG is developed for industrial tape applications, providing a reliable substrate solution for adhesive tape manufacturing.
In adhesive tape production, the choice of backing material directly affects coating performance, durability, and final product appearance. Traditional aluminum foil provides a metallic surface but may bring challenges such as higher material costs, limited flexibility, and difficulties during converting processes. Metallizable BOPP base film solves these problems by combining the processing advantages of BOPP film with the functional benefits of aluminum metallization.
For adhesive tape manufacturers, a good base film needs to perform consistently throughout metallization, adhesive coating, slitting, and rewinding processes. HUA HENG Adhesive Tape Metallizable BOPP Base Film is manufactured with controlled thickness uniformity and optimized surface treatment, providing a stable foundation for downstream processing.
During vacuum metallization, the treated film surface helps aluminum layers form evenly and remain firmly attached. This reduces common problems such as uneven metallic appearance, coating defects, and aluminum transfer during further processing.
When applied in adhesive coating processes, the film provides suitable surface characteristics for different adhesive systems, including acrylic adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). The balanced surface performance helps improve coating consistency and supports smooth operation during high-speed production. Its excellent flatness and mechanical strength also contribute to reliable slitting and rewinding performance, helping reduce production interruptions caused by wrinkles, deformation, or film breakage.
| Comparison | Traditional Aluminum Foil Tape | Metallized BOPP Tape |
| Material Structure | Uses aluminum foil as the main backing material | Uses lightweight BOPP film with aluminum metallization layer |
| Material Cost | Higher cost due to aluminum foil consumption | More economical substrate solution |
| Flexibility | Easy to crease or deform during bending | Better flexibility and folding resistance |
| Processing Performance | Requires careful handling during coating and converting | Suitable for high-speed coating, slitting, and rewinding |
| Weight | Heavier tape structure | Lightweight design reduces overall material weight |
| Surface Appearance | Natural metallic appearance | Provides bright metallic effect after metallization |
| Barrier Performance | Provides aluminum barrier properties | Metallized layer improves moisture, oxygen, and light protection |
| Application Potential | Mainly traditional industrial applications | Suitable for HVAC, packaging, decorative, and functional tapes |
For manufacturers seeking a balance between appearance, performance, and production cost, metallized BOPP tape provides a practical material upgrade compared with traditional aluminum foil tape.
Refrigeration and air-conditioning tapes require reliable bonding with thermal reflection and moisture resistance. HUA HENG metallizable BOPP base film helps produce lighter insulation tapes with metallic appearance and stable barrier performance, suitable for refrigerator evaporator fixing, insulation wrapping, and pipeline protection.
Protective tapes, shielding tapes, and specialty adhesive tapes need a stable backing material that can withstand coating, converting, and long-term use. This film provides good mechanical strength and consistent surface properties for more reliable tape structures.
Packaging tape is no longer only for sealing; appearance and brand presentation matter. The metallic surface created through metallization gives packaging tapes a premium visual effect, ideal for gift packaging, electronic product packaging, and decorative sealing.
For products requiring light reflection or additional environmental protection, metallized BOPP structures provide advantages in lightweight design and barrier performance. The film supports tape solutions where reflection, moisture resistance, and durability are required.
| Item | Specification |
| Material | Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) |
| Application | Metallizable substrate for adhesive tape production |
| Thickness Range | 25μm / 28μm (customizable) |
| Structure | Single Side Corona / Double Side Corona |
| Surface Tension | ≥38 mN/m |
| Tensile Strength (MD) | ≥120 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (TD) | ≥200 MPa |
| Haze | ≤2.5% |
| Gloss | ≥90% |
| Processing Compatibility | Metallization, Adhesive Coating, Slitting, Rewinding |
| Customization | Thickness, surface treatment, and film performance available |
Yes. Adhesive Tape Metallizable BOPP Base Film is developed as an alternative backing material for applications where manufacturers require metallic appearance, moisture resistance, and improved processing efficiency. Compared with aluminum foil, BOPP-based structures offer lighter weight, better flexibility, and cost advantages.
The film is suitable for various adhesive coating systems, including acrylic adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). Surface treatment can be adjusted according to specific coating requirements to improve adhesive compatibility.
HUA HENG improves aluminum adhesion through optimized film formulation and controlled surface treatment. The suitable surface energy allows aluminum coating to form a stable layer during vacuum metallization, helping reduce peeling, transfer, and coating defects during later tape processing.
Yes. The film is suitable for HVAC-related adhesive tape applications, including insulation wrapping and reflective protection tapes. Its lightweight structure, metallic appearance, and barrier performance make it a practical material option for these applications.
Yes. HUA HENG can customize film thickness, corona treatment, and surface performance according to customers’ metallization equipment, adhesive type, coating process, and final tape application requirements.
Yes. Samples can be provided for evaluation, and technical assistance can be offered during machine trials and process compatibility testing.
Send us your tape application, adhesive system and required thickness — HUA HENG will recommend the right film specification and provide a quotation.
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