Choosing the Best Type of Tape for the Job

When it comes to sealing, insulating, or damping materials, butyl rubber tape has emerged as a popular choice in various industries. Its unique properties, including excellent adhesion, waterproofing capabilities, and UV resistance, make it an invaluable asset for construction, automotive, and electrical applications. However, the effectiveness of butyl rubber tape largely depends on the quality of the tape and, more importantly, the reliability of the supplier. This article explores key considerations for selecting a butyl rubber tape supplier.

Tape offers an extensive line of single coated film tapes with a variety of film backings and adhesive systems.  Our polyester-silicone tapes are used for splicing silicone coated papers and high temperature masking applications.  We offer these in different colors and different thickness’ depending on your application needs.   We also offer polyester-acrylic tapes, polyimide-silicone, polyester-acrylic and polyethylene-rubber. All of these products can be procesed in long length machine rolls for continuous processing.  We also offer these tapes die-cut in different designs and configurations.  There are several applications requiring our single coated film tapes:

4. Pricing and Distribution

Split bolt connection. Protection of a split bolt connection begins with installing the connector and wrapping it with two layers of varnished cambric tape. Next, wrap the splice with four half-lapped layers of rubber or rubber mastic tape. Complete the job by over-wrapping with at least two half-lapped layers of premium vinyl electrical tape.

Most types of electrical tape have a maximum operating temperature between 80°C and 130°C.

PVC tape is one variety of electrical tape, as mentioned above. Functional and durable, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) tape is considered a ‘balanced’ plastic tape and is used in similar situations to vinyl electrical tape. However, PVC tape copes well with environmental factors and is often used for outdoor applications.

Butyl rubber tape is a high-performance, waterproof adhesive tape made from butyl rubber, a synthetic rubber compound known for its excellent sealing properties. It possesses unique characteristics that make it an ideal choice for repair work, particularly in areas prone to water exposure. Unlike conventional tapes, butyl rubber tape is designed to remain flexible and durable, even under harsh weather conditions.

Self-fusing rubber tape, also known as self-vulcanizing tape, is made from a specialized rubber material that adheres to itself when stretched and wrapped around an object. Unlike traditional tapes, which rely on adhesive to stick to surfaces, self-fusing tape bonds through a process called vulcanization. This means that when the tape is applied under tension, the molecules of the rubber intermingle and create a solid, impermeable layer that is both waterproof and electrically insulating.

For all intents and purposes, modified acrylics have the same characteristics as pure acrylics, but have superior adhesion to the hard-to-bond-plastics mentioned above. Generally, these are more expensive than pure acrylics and are used for plastic bonding (including vinyl and linoleum), lamination and splicing.