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The following is a list of adhesive tapes with pressure-sensitive adhesives:
Name | Image | Description |
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Aluminium tape ![]() | ![]() | Thin aluminum foil, coated on one side with a heat-resistant adhesive. The side coated with adhesive is prevented from sticking together with wax paper. |
Autoclave tape ![]() | ![]() | Adhesive tape used in autoclaving. |
Bondage tape ![]() | Adheres to itself without using sticky adhesives; this tape is used in bondage. | |
Box-sealing tape ![]() | ![]() | Pressure-sensitive, used for sealing corrugated boxes. Adhesive is usually coated on a polypropylene or polyester film. Commonly 48 mm (1.9 in) or 72 mm (2.8 in) wide. |
Double-sided tape ![]() | ![]() | This tape has adhesive on both sides, and is used to stick two surfaces together. |
Duct tape ![]() | ![]() | Usually gray in color, this tape is backed with scrim, often coated with rubber or plastic.[1] |
Elastic therapeutic tape ![]() | ![]() | Also known as "K tape" and "kinesiology tape", it is an elastic-cotton strip backed with acrylic adhesive. It is used for treating athletic injuries and various physical disorders. |
Electrical tape ![]() | ![]() | Used to insulate electrical wires. Commonly made of black PVC (polyvinyl chloride, "vinyl"), but available in a variety of colors. |
Filament tape ![]() | ![]() | High-strength packaging tape made of polypropylene or polyester film, with fiberglass filaments embedded along the length. |
Floor marking tape ![]() | ![]() | Heavy duty floor tape used for marking areas on a floor such as in industrial warehouses. |
Friction tape ![]() | ![]() | Tape made of cloth which has been impregnated with a rubber-based adhesive, used mostly to increase grip or friction. |
Gaffer tape ![]() | ![]() | Used in the theater, film and television industry, this tape is used to secure cables to keep them out of the way, or to hide them from view. |
Gorilla Tape ![]() | ![]() | A trademarked brand of heavy duty duct tape. |
Hockey tape ![]() | ![]() | Used for cushioning and grip on polo mallets, ice hockey, roller hockey, and lacrosse equipment. |
Hook-and-loop tape ![]() | A hook-and-loop fastener with adhesive backing. | |
Kapton ![]() | ![]() | Used in electronic manufacturing as an insulation and protection layer on electrostatic sensitive and fragile components. |
Lingerie tape ![]() | Also called "cleavage tape", "fashion tape", or "tit tape", this double-sided adhesive tape is used to keep clothing in place. | |
Masking tape ![]() | ![]() | Used in homes and industry, this paper tape is used for masking areas. It is also used to smooth seams that will be painted over on temporary pieces. |
Nano tape ![]() | ![]() | Also called "gecko tape", this tape is composed of arrays of carbon nanotubes and has directional adhesion properties. It can grip a load in one direction and release its grip when the direction of force is reversed. |
Road surface marking ![]() | ![]() | Preformed polymer tapes that can be applied permanently or temporarily to the pavements to create road surface markings. |
Scotch tape ![]() | ![]() | A 3M brand name for a wide variety of office and industrial tapes. |
Security tape ![]() | A tape with special tamper indicating features. | |
Self fusing silicone tape ![]() | A non-tacky tape which when stretched and wrapped around cables, electrical joints, hoses and pipes will amalgamate itself into a strong seamless rubbery, waterproof, and electrically insulating layer. | |
Sellotape ![]() | A British brand name, a general-purpose clear home and office tape. The name is often used as a generic term for similar tapes in the UK. | |
Speed tape ![]() | ![]() | Used on aircraft, this aluminized tape is designed to remain in place in high winds. |
Spike ![]() | ![]() | This is a marking tape used in the theater, film and television industry to mark areas on a stage for actors. |
Wound closure strip ![]() | ![]() | A medical tape (3M trademark). |
Surgical tape ![]() | ![]() | A medical tape. |
Stretch-release adhesive ![]() | Adhesive type manufactured by 3M. | |
Tear tape ![]() | ![]() | Allows for easy opening of fast-moving consumer goods. May also carry brand messaging, anti-tampering, and authentication technologies. |
Toupee tape ![]() | ![]() | Invisible double-sided tape used to attach hair pieces or to hold delicate fabrics against the skin. |
Reflective tape ![]() | ![]() | High-visibility adhesive tape with retroreflective sheeting. |
Thread seal tape ![]() | ![]() | Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film tape commonly used in plumbing for sealing pipe threads. |
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene tape ![]() | Abrasion resistant and low coefficient of friction tape, useful to protect wear surfaces. |
References
edit- ^ "Duct tape - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary". Merriam-webster.com. 2012-08-31. Retrieved 2012-10-27.