Painter’s tape can be useful for a variety of drilling projects.
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Why Having the Right Tape for Low Surface Energy Materials is Critical
Why Having the Right Tape for Low Surface Energy Materials is Critical
Choosing a tape that performs well with low surface energy (LSE) materials can make or break your boat-building process right from the start.
How Choosing a Durable Masking Tape Can Help Save Time and Control Costs on Painting and General Construction Tasks
How Choosing a Durable Masking Tape Can Help Save Time and Control Costs on Painting and General Construction Tasks
Choosing quality masking and painter's tape is critical, as the durability of these products can create small efficiencies that add up to big savings over the course of a job by helping crews work quicker while preventing waste and rework.
Where is tape used in manufacturing?
Where is tape used in manufacturing?
Have you ever considered just how many functions tape can serve in a manufacturing facility? From packaging goods for transport to marking danger zones on the production floor, there are tons of roles that tape can play in industrial settings. Just take a look!...
What is the difference between masking and painter’s tape?
What is the difference between masking and painter’s tape?
Masking and painter’s tapes are two of the most commonly confused types of tape because they are similar in look and feel. However, when you are doing a professional paint job – or any project that requires precision – using a tape that is designed for painting...
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...
How has e-commerce impacted case sealing?
How has e-commerce impacted case sealing?
It’s no surprise that e-commerce has made a major impact on how consumers make purchasing decisions. With online retailers putting shopping at our fingertips, more and more consumer goods are being transported in single parcel shipments. This shift away from...
What is “laminated” duct tape?
What is “laminated” duct tape?
Last month, we explained the unique construction of co-extruded duct tapes. Today, we are going to discuss the traditional method of duct tape construction: lamination. Duct tapes have been made using the process of lamination for decades, and the process is still...
How do I protect floors during abatement and remediation jobs?
How do I protect floors during abatement and remediation jobs?
Abatement and remediation are tough jobs, and without proper protection, they can be tough on floors. Between hauling out hazardous or dirty materials, bringing in new materials, and accommodating crews to build containment systems, floors are subjected to a lot...
What is the proper way to apply gaffer’s tape?
What is the proper way to apply gaffer’s tape?
In the arts and entertainment industries, gaffer’s tape is often used to tape down cables to floors as a safety precaution to prevent people from tripping over them. But did you know there is a right way and a wrong way (or several wrong ways!) to apply gaffer’s...
What is “co-extruded” duct tape?
What is “co-extruded” duct tape?
Not all duct tapes are made the same – besides different colors, lengths and widths, duct tapes can be constructed differently from the inside out by manufacturers. There are two methods by which duct tapes can be made – lamination and co-extrusion. In the past,...
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...
What is the proper way to apply HVAC tape?
What is the proper way to apply HVAC tape?
Whether you are working with a foil or film tape, applying to sheet metal, flex duct, or rigid duct material, knowing the proper way to apply HVAC tape can make the difference between failure and long-lasting performance. Follow along to learn how HVAC tapes are...
What are the benefits of Water-Activated Tape?
What are the benefits of Water-Activated Tape?
Odds are, if you have ordered something online, you have seen water-activated tape. Water-Activated Tape (WAT) is popular among retailers for e-commerce carton sealing because of its reliability in single parcel manual case sealing operations. Take a look at the...