Marine & Outdoor: UV, Salt, and Heat—Selecting Marine Grade Tape for Harsh Environments
UV radiation, corrosive salt, and extreme temperature fluctuations are unavoidable in marine and outdoor applications. Generic tapes fail quickly when exposed to these stressors. Inadequate tapes can experience adhesive breakdown and brittleness with prolonged exposure to harsh environments. Over ti
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Data Centers & Broadcast Rigs: Cable Discipline with Gaffer, Spike & Vinyl
Data centers and broadcast rigs require high-density cabling that demands clean labeling, routing, and fastening. In these environments, poor cable management can lead to trip hazards, mistakes, noisy signals, and costly downtime.
Fortunately, there are tools to help control your cables. Gaffer, spi
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Pharma & Cleanrooms: Low-VOC, Low-Residue Tapes That Pass the Swab Test
Controlled cleanroom environments must be kept clear of all potential contaminants. That includes avoiding tapes that could release particulates or gas into the air or leave residue on surfaces. To maintain a safe, responsible cleanroom environment consistent with regulatory requirements, cleanrooms
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High‑Temp Tape: When Flatback Beats Crepe, Choosing between Polymide and Glass Cloth
Whether you're welding or prepping a surface for a long paint bake cycle, the "one-size-fits-all" masking tape you grabbed off the shelf won't cut it when temperatures climb above 300°F. In those conditions, standard tapes result in paint bleed, hard-to-remove residue, and expensive rework.
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Taping the Production Floor, How Every Industry Uses Adhesives Differently
Industrial tape is the unsung hero of production and logistics. It holds things together, seals packages, and keeps operations running smoothly, often without a second thought.
Every industry faces its own unique adhesive challenges. A high-speed fulfillment center needs tape that can keep up with r
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Stick Responsibly, the Shift Toward Sustainable Packaging and Eco-Friendly Adhesives
Even when markets are volatile, consumer demand and regulatory pressures continue to prioritize sustainability. Customers want recyclable, biodegradable, and reusable packaging, and these considerations influence purchasing decisions. At the same time, state, federal, and international regulatory ag
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Stick with It — How Smart Tape Choices Keep Your Supply Chain Flowing During the Holiday Rush
It's that time of the year again, and if you're like most businesses, you're probably thinking about how to make the most out of it (sales-wise). Luckily for you, this period usually comes with a sudden surge in orders. To keep up with this demand, companies usually go into strategy mode: more hands
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Beyond Gaffer Tape: Specialized Solutions for Event, Stage, and Production Crews
Gaffer tape has long been the go-to adhesive for events and productions. Crews use it for everything from stage marking to securing equipment and fixing props. While gaffer tape is an excellent solution for a wide range of film and stage applications, no single tape works for every production-relate
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Preparing Tape Inventory for Holiday Shipping Peaks
The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means your ecommerce, retail, or fulfillment business is about to get extra busy. Prepare for the high season by stocking up on packing tape for all of your shipping operations.
The Seasonal Shipping Rush Is Coming
The holiday season is the peak
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10 of the Most Common Types of Tape and Their Best Uses
Choosing the right tape for your application is crucial to ensure effective adhesion and safety. Tape is used across numerous industries, including packaging and office supplies, as well as retail, construction, and aerospace applications.
Not All Tapes Are Created Equal
We have all used tape at som
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