Consider these factors next time you choose packaging tape to help deliver a better, more secure case seal.
Five Things to Consider When Choosing Packaging Tape
read more
Tape Application
Five Things to Consider When Choosing Packaging Tape
Five Things to Consider When Choosing Packaging Tape
Consider these factors next time you choose packaging tape to help deliver a better, more secure case seal.
Can I use any foil HVAC tape on plenum?
Can I use any foil HVAC tape on plenum?
When taping a plenum, it is recommended to use a UL Listed foil tape. The plenum is usually made from sheet metal and is connected to the supply outlet of an HVAC system.
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 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...
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...
Does tape tab length matter?
Does tape tab length matter?
In both automated and manual carton sealing applications ensuring a reliable case seal, while also limiting tape waste can be a balancing act. One way to achieve both is to determine and apply the proper tape tab length. When we say, “tab length,” we are referring...
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...
How are abatement tapes used for asbestos removal?
How are abatement tapes used for asbestos removal?
While the use of asbestos as a building material in homes and buildings has been banned for several decades, many structures that contain the fibrous mineral have remained. Although not harmful unless the fibers become airborne, asbestos has been known to cause a...
Can I apply painter’s tape to windows?
Can I apply painter’s tape to windows?
Yes, given its light adhesion, you can apply painter’s tape to windows. In order to mask windows, start at any corner of the trim, and stick your painter's tape on the trim where it meets the wall. Apply your tape in 4- or 5-foot segments in order to prevent the...
Mission: HVAC 2017 – Challenge 6: Necessity or Nuisance?
Mission: HVAC 2017 – Challenge 6: Necessity or Nuisance?
HVAC technicians depend on their tools of the trade in order to get each job done efficiently. That’s why they are careful to choose materials – like tapes – which allow them to work quickly and deliver quality results. Many foil and film tapes for HVAC are...
How are abatement tapes used for fire restoration?
How are abatement tapes used for fire restoration?
After a fire, building damage can be devastating and overwhelming to clean up. Even after the flames have been extinguished, remaining smoke and ash can set into walls, furniture, and other items, causing deterioration and staining. However, the damage caused by a...
What’s the difference between a two-step and three step stucco application method?
What’s the difference between a two-step and three step stucco application method?
Depending on the parameters of the project, stucco application can involve either two or three steps. Two-step stucco application involves a scratch coat, which is applied with a trowel and creates a rough layer of stucco that the second coat, the brown coat, can...
How are barricade tapes used in abatement?
How are barricade tapes used in abatement?
Abatement professionals know that they need to have a variety of tapes in their toolbox to be prepared for every job, and one of those is a barricade tape. Barricade tapes are the brightly colored non-adhesive tapes that we often see in depictions of crime scenes...
What are the key issues manufacturers face with carton sealing?
What are the key issues manufacturers face with carton sealing?
Reacting to production slow-downs and unexpected issues is all in a day’s work for manufacturers and distributors that operate packaging lines. But wouldn’t it be great to be able to anticipate some of the issues and prepare for them? That’s why we are sharing...