Duct tape is a versatile tool, but not all types are made alike.
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How to Choose the Right Duct Tape for the Job
How to Choose the Right Duct Tape for the Job
When it comes to selecting a duct tape, it’s important to understand how they are tested and measured.
What’s the difference between duct tape and Duck Tape®?
What’s the difference between duct tape and Duck Tape®?
Duct tape and Duck Tape® are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t quite the same thing.
How are barricade tapes used to promote safety?
How are barricade tapes used to promote safety?
5,190 workers were killed on the job in 2016 – that’s more than 14 deaths a day.* Barricade tapes such as caution, danger, and lead hazard tapes are used to communicate warnings and manage access to work sites and hazardous areas to promote safety. These...
How is floor marking tape used to promote safety?
How is floor marking tape used to promote safety?
Manufacturing plants and other industrial facilities rely on floor marking tape to promote workplace safety. In these types of job environments, working in close proximity to heavy machinery is a daily occurrence – and an injury could occur at any moment. If you...
How do flagging tapes impact safety on construction sites?
How do flagging tapes impact safety on construction sites?
Construction sites can be extremely dangerous to navigate, even for professionals. In areas where there are often multiple projects going on at one time and communication between teams is not always possible, an unmarked safety hazard can lead to serious injury....
Why is it important to use the right color of electrical tape?
Why is it important to use the right color of electrical tape?
Safety is always top of mind for electrical contractors and technicians who work with electrical wiring. That’s why it is so important to stay up to date on codes, proper application techniques, and the meanings of each color that is used in phasing applications....
How is tape used to promote safety?
How is tape used to promote safety?
June is National Safety Month, and this is the first of a series of weekly blog posts about how tape is used in different industries to promote safety in the workplace and on the job site. Tapes are used to promote safety in a variety of ways, from creating an...
5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Electrical Tape
5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Electrical Tape
Electrical tape is a critical component to electrical insulating and phasing tasks, and can be the difference between a safe splice and an accident waiting to happen. With so much on the line, using the right electrical tape is critical to getting the job done...
What do flagging tape colors represent?
What do flagging tape colors represent?
Flagging tape is meant to be easy to spot, but it isn't always clear what it is being used to mark. Learning the meanings of the most commonly used colors will reduce confusion - and lower the risk of injury. Stay safe; learn to recognize hazards and which color to...
What makes electrical tape different from other adhesive tapes?
What makes electrical tape different from other adhesive tapes?
Electrical wiring and phasing tasks call for a specific type of tape – electrical tape – in order to safely get the job done. But what exactly is it that makes electrical tapes so different from duct tapes, polyethylene film tapes, and others? Electrical tapes are...
What does each color of electrical tape represent?
What does each color of electrical tape represent?
Electrical tapes come in a rainbow of colors, but for a purpose beyond being colorful. Each color of electrical tape represents a certain voltage level and usage designation for phasing tasks. Study up on what each color signifies so you can be prepared for...
How are abatement tapes used for meth lab removal jobs?
How are abatement tapes used for meth lab removal jobs?
Each year, thousands of methamphetamine (meth) labs are discovered in houses, apartments, sheds, and even automobiles. These labs, used to make illegal drugs, are seized by law enforcement and must then be professionally and thoroughly abated to remove harmful...
5 Common HVAC Tape Mistakes You May be Making
5 Common HVAC Tape Mistakes You May be Making
The importance of proper tape use is often overlooked when it comes to HVAC installation and maintenance tasks. When system efficiency is on the line, choosing – and properly applying – a tape that is right for the task at hand can make the difference between an...
How does surface impact the type of painter’s tape used?
How does surface impact the type of painter’s tape used?
The surface that you are painting on should be a major consideration when selecting the type of painter’s tape. Different tapes are constructed with different levels of adhesion, making it important to choose one that is strong enough to hold up on the surface you...