Despite its intimidating size and noise, the rotary jackhammer is relatively easy to operate
- Beyond safety, industrial floor marking tape also enhances workplace organization. It can be used to define workstations, storage areas, aisles, and even flow paths for material handling equipment. This not only optimizes space utilization but also improves workflow efficiency by establishing clear paths and boundaries.



In 1845, a surgeon named Dr. Horace Day made the first crude surgical tape by combining India rubber, pine gum, turpentine, litharge (a yellow lead oxide), and turpentine extract of cayenne pepper and applying that mixture to strips of fabric. It was the first “rubber-based” adhesive and Dr. Day used it in his practice as a surgical plaster. Larger scale manufacturing of similar medical tapes began in 1874 by Robert Wood Johnson and George Seaburg in East Orange, NJ. That company would soon become the Johnson & Johnson Company we know today. Later in 1921, Earle Dickson who bought cotton for Johnson & Johnson noticed that the surgical tape kept falling off his wife Josephine’s fingers after cutting them in the kitchen. He fixed a piece of gauze to some cloth backed tape and the first Band-Aid ® was invented. It took almost 75 years from Dr. Day’s first crude tape until the early 1920’s when the first industrial tape application appeared. The application was electrical tape (although the adhesive was more of a cohesive film than the electrical tape we know today) to prevent wires from shorting. The second major industrial tape application was a result of the rise of the American automobile in the 1920’s. Two-toned automobiles were becoming popular and automakers needed a way to produce clean, sharp paint lines while using the new automatic paint spray gun. They started using the surgical tape that was available but the paint wicked through the cloth backing and caused defective paint jobs. Richard Drew, an engineer at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M) happened to be at a local body shop testing their WetorDry® brand sandpaper in 1925 and he saw the workers struggling to get clean paint lines. He went back to his lab and created a 2-inch wide crimp backed paper tape that became the first “masking tape” for painting. Jumping ahead to 1942 and World War II, Johnson & Johnson developed duct tape to seal canisters and repair equipment for the military. The tape was a basically a polyethylene coated cloth tape with good “quick stick” properties that made it easy to use in the field for emergency repairs. The world never looked back and duct tape can be found in almost any home or toolbox.
In addition to its adhesive properties, Flex Tape is also known for its durability. Once applied, it can withstand extreme temperatures, harsh chemicals, and even UV rays without losing its effectiveness. This makes it ideal for outdoor use, where other tapes might fail to hold up under the elements.
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Strong, pliable, elastic and versatile
Marine:In the marine industry, butyl sealant tape is used to seal seams, joints, and gaps in boat and ship components, such as hulls, decks, and windows. The tape's water resistance and durability make it an excellent choice for maintaining the watertight integrity of marine vessels.
General Tips for Electrical Control Box Design
Follow up this first step by wrapping four half-lapped layers of rubber insulating tape over the cambric tape, which creates a moisture barrier and provides the primary insulation in the connection. Finally, over-wrap the assembly with a minimum of two half-lapped layers of vinyl electrical tape. This should extend approximately two tape widths beyond the ends of the rubber tape. Stretch this tape as you wrap it so you get good conformance to the underlying structure. This also helps complete the moisture seal.
Another benefit of PVC marking tape is its ease of use. It is typically self-adhesive, allowing for quick and hassle-free application. Workers can simply peel off the backing and stick the tape onto the desired surface, whether it be pipes, walls, floors, or machinery. This saves time and effort compared to other marking methods, such as paint or markers.