Device for making corrugated metallic foil tape
A corrugator system for corrugating metallic foil tape. The corrugated metallic foil tape made by the system is suitable to be applied to contoured or three-dimensional surfaces, and is particularly suitable for use in sealing or joining components of heat, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units.
1. A hand-held corrugator device comprising:
a tape roll for holding a metallic foil tape,
at least two forming gears for corrugation of the metallic foil tape,
a drive handle to rotate the forming gears, and
an attachment to a tabletop.
2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising an attachment cap for holding the tape roll in place.
3. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a tape guide.
4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the forming gears are shaped.
5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the forming gears are spur, worm, helical, or bevel gears.
6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the forming gears have a predetermined gap between the forming gears.
7. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a hand operation handle for hand operation.