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Top 6 Tapes

Tape has long been used in boxes and packaging as well as for hundreds of other projects. Here are our 6 favorites.

Electrical tape: this stuff is for electricians because it is great for insulation. It comes in lots of different colors for color-coding.

Shipping tape: is  a sticky brown tape that makes sealing boxes and packages easy.

Duct tape: With woven cotton cloth and polyethylene backing this tape has long been one of the strongest tapes out there. It makes  a waterproof seal and is perfect for projects around the house. Many people even have begun making duct tape clothes and accessories.

Heat Shrink tape: is wrapped around a project and unlike other tapes, doesn’t get sticky until heat is applied.  Once the heat picks up and drops, the bond is watertight and can fix cables and prevent corroding pipes.

Gaffer’s Tape: This tape is lightweight and strong, so that it doesn’t leave adhesive after being ripped up. That makes it perfect for holding cables and marking items; it was traditionally used on stage sets.

Scotch: the grade school classic, keeping a roll of Scotch tape around is perfect for posting things up around the house. On walls and on reminders, this clear, lightweight tape is a home necessity.

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Posted on: Monday, June 28th, 2010 at 9:04 am

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