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Tapes Selection Guide

Tapes Selection Guide

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Introduction
This guide provides assistance in selecting the appropriate adhesive tape for tasks such as sealing, repairing, joining, packaging, mounting, or masking. It highlights the variety of tapes available from RS Pro and other leading brands, emphasizing availability, competitive pricing, and bulk discounts.

Glossary of Terms

Adhesion Strength: Bond strength between tape and surface, measured in N/cm.
Elongation at Break: The extent a tape can stretch before breaking.
Tensile Strength: Force required to break a tape, in N/cm.
Conductivity: Important for metal tapes, indicating suitability for applications like cable shielding.
Operating Temperature: Temperature range for optimal tape performance.
Foam Density: Weight divided by cubic volume of a sample.

Adhesive Materials

Acrylic: Low initial tack, excellent for outdoor sealing, resistant to temperature, chemicals, and UV light.
Silicone: Highly flexible, wide temperature range, solvent resistant.
Rubber: High initial tack, suitable for ducting and surface protection, limited UV resistance.
Thermosetting Acrylic: Strong bond under stress, stable during temperature changes.
Acrylate: Used in copper sealing tapes, resistant to UV, weather, solvents, and plasticisers.

Types of Tapes and Applications

Electrical Insulation Tapes: For insulating splices and joins in electrical wiring, typically vinyl.
Copper Tapes: For EMI/RF shielding and conductive path work.
Masking Tapes: For masking-off in painting and fine line separation.
Gaffa Tapes: For cable securing, bundling, and glare reduction.
Duct Tapes: For pipe and duct sealing and rough surface adhesion.
PTFE Tapes: For sealing threaded joints and plumbing work.
Aluminium Tapes: For high-temperature sealing and aerospace work.
Self Amalgamating Tapes: For insulated cable repair and waterproofing.
Single and Double Sided Foam Tapes: For sealing, vibration reduction, and bonding.
Cloth Tapes: For high-strength bundling and emergency waterproofing.
Hazard and Lane Marking Tapes: For identifying critical areas and marking transit zones.
ESD-Safe and Fluorescent Tapes: For ESD protection and hazard marking in low visibility areas.
Reflective Tapes: Enhance visibility and identify critical structures.
Packaging Tapes: For sealing and securing loads.
Office Tapes: For everyday office needs and temporary fixes.
Hook & Loop Tapes: For safe closures and easy opening applications.
Anti-Slip Tapes: Used on floors where slip hazards are present.
Tape Dispensers: For holding and dispensing tapes in industrial packaging.

Specifications and Applications

Electrical Insulation Tapes: Detailed specifications include brand, model number, dimensions, adhesion strength, elongation at break, operating temperature range, tensile strength, compliance with EN legislation, color, and RS stock number.
Conductive Copper Tapes: Designed for electrical conductivity applications, available in various widths and lengths, with a thermosetting acrylic adhesive and operating temperature range from -20°C to +155°C.
Masking Tapes: Used for protecting areas during painting, available in different materials and suitable for various temperature ranges.
Gaffa Tapes: Heavy-duty cloth-backed tapes with strong adhesion, non-reflective, suitable for temporary fixes in settings like TV studios and theaters.
Duct Tapes: Versatile, cloth-backed, water-resistant, ideal for HVAC applications, with strong adhesion and suitable for long-term fixes.
PTFE Tapes: Used as thread lubricants and sealing mediums, suitable for high-temperature applications.
Aluminium Tapes: Used for shielding, masking, and sealing, available in conductive and non-conductive types, withstand extreme temperatures.

Key Specifications

Width: Ranges from 6 mm to 102 mm depending on the tape type.
Length: Varies from 2 m to 66 m.
Thickness: Ranges from 0.07 mm to 6.4 mm.
Adhesion Strength: Varies significantly across different tapes, with some reaching up to 876 N/cm.
Operating Temperature Range: From as low as -55°C to as high as +316°C.
Tensile Strength: Varies, with some tapes offering up to 1600 N/cm.

Applications
The tapes are used in various industrial and commercial applications, including electrical insulation, sealing, vibration damping, and bonding of materials. They are suitable for environments with varying temperature and chemical exposure.

Additional Tape Types

Duct Sealing Tapes: Used for sealing ducts, available in different colors and materials, suitable for various environmental conditions.
Double-Sided Cloth Tapes: Used in carpet laying and fabric splicing, characterized by adhesion strength and backing material.
Hazard Tapes: For identifying safety equipment and marking restricted areas, made from materials like PVC and LDPE.
Lane Marking Tapes: For marking safe walkways and transit routes, available in multiple colors.
ESD Safe Tapes: For use in Electrostatic Discharge Protected Areas, conforming to EN 61340-5-1 standards.
Fluorescent Tapes: Used in poorly lit areas to prevent slips and trips, with a photo luminescent strip for visibility.
Reflective Tapes: Enhance visibility in areas with available light sources, used to mark hazards or restricted areas.

Catalog excerpts

Tapes Selection Guide View our extensive range of adhesive tapes

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Tapes Selection Guide INTRODUCTION This guide will help you select the most appropriate tape product to use for the task you are performing. Choosing the optimum adhesive tape will help you achieve effective, professional results, whether to seal, repair, join, package, mount or mask or for another task. As industry experts we offer an extensive range of Tapes for every requirement and environment, from professionally approved RS Pro products to those from selected market leading brands. This means you’ll find all the products you need from one source, with next day delivery, competitive pricing...

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Tapes Selection Guide CONTENTS Sections in this guide with typical user applications Electrical Insulation Tapes Suitable for: Identifying electrical wiring, installation colourcoding, protection for splices and repairs Copper Tapes Suitable for: EMI/RF shielding, conductive path work, earthing applications, solder through work Masking Tapes Suitable for: Simple masking-off in painting/spraying, fine line separation work Gaffa Tapes Suitable for: Cable securing and bundling, cable colour coding, glare reduction Duct Tapes Suitable for: Pipe and duct sealing, rough surface adhesion, critical utility...

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1 ELECTRICAL INSULATION TAPES Electrical Insulation Tapes Commonly used to insulate splices, terminations and joins in electrical wiring or to improve the insulation capability of existing wire covering. Vinyl is mostly used for the tape backing material because it has excellent stretching characteristics and is long lasting. Image Model Number Vinyl Tape

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1 ELECTRICAL INSULATION TAPES Brand Image Model Number Super 88 Adhesive Tape Super 88 Adhesive Tape 10 Polyester Film Tape 1205 Polyimide Film Tape 1205 Polyimide Film Tape 1205 Polyimide Film Tape 1350-1 Polyester Film Tape 1350-1 Polyester Film Tape 1350-1 Polyester Film Tape 1350-1 Polyester Film Tape 1350-1 Polyester Film Tape 1350-1 Polyester Film Tape

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1 ELECTRICAL INSULATION TAPES Brand 40 Polyester Film Antistatic Tape 40 Polyester Film Antistatic Tape 40 Polyester Film Antistatic Tape Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested

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1 ELECTRICAL INSULATION TAPES Brand Image Model Number 60 Polyester Film Tape 60 Polyester Film Tape 60 Polyester Film Tape 74 Polyester Film Tape 74 Polyester Film Tape 74 Polyester Film Tape 74 Polyester Film Tape 92 Polyimide Film Tape 92 Polyimide Film Tape 92 Polyimide Film Tape 92 Polyimide Film Tape 92 Polyimide Film Tape Electrical Insulation Putty Super 88 Black Vinyl Tape Super 88 Black Vinyl Tape AT34 High/Low Temperature PVC Insulating Tape AT34 High/Low Temperature PVC Insulating Tape AT4 PVC Loom Harnessing Tape AT4000 3 Phase Coding Pack AT4000 Phase Marking Tape L1 AT4000 Phase...

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1 ELECTRICAL INSULATION TAPES Brand Image Model Number AT4004 Polyester Tape Class B AT4004 Polyester Tape Class B AT4004 Polyester Tape Class B 18 19 Discover more at AT7 PVC Insulating Tape

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1 ELECTRICAL INSULATION TAPES Brand Image Model Number 20 20 20 21 Discover more at AT7 PVC Insulating Tape AT74 High Temperaure PVC Insulating Tape AT74 High Temperaure PVC Insulating Tape AT77 Low Temperaure PVC Insulating Tape AT77 Low Temperaure PVC Insulating Tape AT77 Low Temperaure PVC Insulating Tape

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Copper Tapes These are typically used as an electrically conductive medium between substrates. Also used to seal seams in EMI shielding rooms. Note that conductive types will conduct on both sides, while non-conductive tapes conduct via the copper side only.

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Image Model Number 1245 Conductive Copper Tape 1245 Conductive Copper Tape o>ADVANCE 1345 Conductive Tin Clad Copper Tape 1345 Conductive Tin Clad Copper Tape 1345 Conductive Tin Clad Copper Tape AT544 Conductive Tin Clad Copper Tape AT525 Non-Conductive Copper Tape AT525 Non-Conductive Copper Tape AT525 Non-Conductive Copper Tape AT525 Non-Conductive Copper Tape AT526 Conductive Copper Tape AT526 Conductive Copper Tape AT526 Conductive Copper Tape AT528 Conductive Copper Tape AT528 Conductive Copper Tape AT528 Conductive Copper Tape AT536 Conductive Tin Clad Copper Tape AT536 Conductive Tin...

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3 MASKING TAPES Masking Tapes Used to mask off areas during painting, masking tape is easily removed without damaging surfaces. Applications range from decorators’ tape for fine line work, to uses in domestic or household areas, to high temperature applications for wave soldiering, and glass and metal etching. t?l@ Image Model Number Aluminium Masking Tape High Temperature Masking Tape High Temperature Masking Tape High Temperature Masking Tape High Temperature Masking Tape High Temperature Masking Tape Standard Masking Tape Standard Masking Tape Standard Masking Tape Standard Masking Tape Standard...

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4 GAFFA TAPES Gaff a Tapes These are heavy cloth backed tapes with strong adhesion and tensile properties. Easily torn by hand and peelable from clean surfaces leaving little or no residue. Non-reflective, applications include taping floor cabling in TV, theatres, and exhibitions. Not intended as a permanent fix.

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5 DUCT TAPES Duct Tapes A general-purpose, cloth-backed and water-resistant tape. Commonly used for ducting work in HVAC applications. Duct tapes offer a high degree of adhesion permanency and are best used where longer term fixes are required. Image Model Number Duct Tape Black 59 Duct Tape Silver Duct Tape White Fabric Backed Duct Tape PE Coated Duct Tape 1900 Value Duct Tape 1900 Value Duct Tape AT132 All Purpose High Tack Duct Tape AT132 All Purpose High Tack Duct Tape AT170 Duct Sealing Tape Discover more at AT170 Duct Sealing Tape AT170 Duct Sealing Tape AT170 Duct Sealing Tape AT170 Duct...

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