- Distribution Networks Energy distributors rely on this tape to ensure the safety and reliability of substations and grid connections, where protective insulation is essential for preventing electrical faults.

Inexpensive, incredibly effective and easy to use, it remains flexible in both intense heat and freezing cold and resists breakdown in extreme temperature variations.

Acrylic tapes are known for strong bonding and tolerance of high temperatures. There are two types of acrylic tapes, water-based acrylic and solvent acrylic. Water-based acrylics are less expensive and usually found in your economical Tapes. Most inexpensive imported tapes from China and Indonesia are water-based Acrylics. Solvent based acrylics cost more but are much more aggressive and work well with a lot of the recycled corrugated paper boxes being produced today.

Tape thickness is usually measured in the United States in “mils”, or thousandths of an inch (1/1000”). The thickness can be measured from the bottom of the adhesive surface to the top of the outer surface or simply the film itself. In most cases, the thicker the tape the stronger and more durable it is. This is referred to as tensile strength. Thinner tape tends to be used for lightweight or temporary applications whereas thicker material is required for sealing heavy boxes and other heavy-duty applications. Duct tape is a great example of a thick adhesive roll whereas painting tape is often very thin and hand tearable.