Anybody who has sliced thru a boxed item while trying to turn a shipping carton into a point-of-sale display will appreciate this new carton sealing tape from Adalis. Sesame Tape, as in “Open Sesame” makes the box cutter obsolete. It is a two tape system that will allow a shipping carton to be opened in […]
Cotton futures have reached a 12 month low, down by almost a third since this time last year. Since the primary component in most cloth tapes is cotton, the price of these tapes should remain stable for the foreseeable future. While oil prices (the primary component in high quality tape adhesives) have been less stable, […]
3M, the 1000 lb. gorilla in the tape manufacturing universe, has awarded master electrician Tim Frost a new Ford F150 pickup truck in its “Made In America” contest. The contest was used to promote 3M Scotch Super 33+ electrical tape. If you’re interested in good electrical tape at a price that doesn’t include a mark […]
Midsun Speicalty Products, the makers of well known silicone self-fusing tape, now offers a new version of the product called Nitro Tape. Nitro Tape is designed for extreme environments, particularly automotive. It will withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees fahrenheit and is rated to provide electrical insulation up to 8,000 volts. Allabouttape.com is your source […]
A great article in Gizmodo explains the science behind what everybody already knows. Duct tape will fix anything. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry. All the news about gaffers tape, safety tapes, duct tape, vinyl tapes and new developments in tape technology. Share your comments and questions with us.
A new product called “Calendar Tape” lets you create a perpetual “write on” calendar with numbered tape that is matched up with another tape that has days of the week. It is designed to stick on any surface (try the refrigerator) and lets you have a calendar that can be quickly updated and edited in […]
Here is a great article about how floor marking is done in major industrial facilities. Floor marking is done for safety and organizational issues and can make a great contribution to how a facility operates. If you need to do some floor marking of your own, click here to get started. Allabouttape.com is your source […]
Almost anyone who has worked on a theatre or concert stage or had a job on a film set has used gaffers tape for a quick bandage to deal with a cut or scrape. While this may work fine for stopping the bleeding, there are a number of characteristics that make adhesive tape much better […]
The tape of the future may use tiny suction cups instead of adhesive to create a reusable bond. Experiments with materials that use thousands of micro suction cups are proving useful in creating bonds between two surfaces that can be released at will, leave no adhesive residue and can be used over and over again. […]
Colorful printed masking tape, also known as “Washi” tape is a great addition to that list of art supplies that every student has. This Japanese product is great for innovative art projects, decorating and scrapbooking. Click here to see some examples of colorful Washi tape and projects that might inspire you.