Duct, Gaffer & Cloth Tape - A Information To Industrial Tape

Duct, Gaffer & Cloth Tape - A Information To Industrial Tape

One fantasy about the word Duct Tape comes from World War II, when a tape was manufactured for the US Army to stop water from entering into ammunition boxes. Because the water rolled of the boxes the word was born 'Duct' Tape, as it was a comparison to being like a duck on the water - the water rolls off wanting just like the feathers are dry. The tape was also broadly used to restore military tents as a quick and simple restore for the troops on the move , it was also light and straightforward to carry.

Since these early years the tape has been used within the building and development business for repairing and sealing air and heating ducts. One of the fundamental advantages of utilizing Duct Tape is the tape is made of unbleached cloth tape so it may be torn simply by hand plus it has a 75mm core which permits your hand to fit inside which helps to wrap tape round pipes. The tape is pressure delicate and desires pushing all the way down to create a good seal. Duct Tape can also be made PVC primarily based but it surely has to be reduce with a knife reasonably than just by hand, to offer a clear edge.

Here is a breakdown of Duct, Gaffer and Fabric Tape:

Polycloth Ducting Tape Ref 163 - Def Normal eighty one/25/2 BS 3887

The very best Ducting Tape we provide, its utilized by gas boards for placing
on back plates. Its made of cloth, coated with durable plastic which ensures a reliable performance. Available in 50mm or 75mm widths on 50M rolls.

o Easy to tear by hand
o Silver in colour to blend in with ducts
o 75mm core so fitters can get their palms inside

Polycloth Ducting Tape Ref 166

This silver, cloth duct tape is used for sealing ducts / pipework. Available in widths beginning at 25mm up to 100mm on a 50M size roll.

o Easy to tear by hand
o Silver in colour to mix in with ducts
o 75mm core so fitters can get their hands inside

Financial system Gaffer Duct Tape - Ref one hundred eighty

Gaffer tape has the same specifications as Polycloth 166 but this tape has a more open weave .

o Available in widths beginning at 25mm up to 100mm
o 50M length roll
o Is available in various colours

009 Duct Tape

This Duct Tape is made of heavy duty PVC and is used for ducts and air-con pipes. Available in widths from 25mm to 100mm on a 33M length roll.

o Will be cut to any width as bought by us in log rolls
o Silver in colour to mix in with ducts
o 75mm core so fitters can get their hands inside
o An economical method of wrapping pipes with knowledgeable finish