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Why tape?
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Any shape, any size
Realise the range of benefits
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Browse and navigate our Why tape? section
Why tape?
About tape
Make it (better) with tape
Stands up to the toughest conditions
Solvents, chemicals and gases
Water, moisture and humidity
High-voltage currents
Extreme temperatures
Fire
Thermal expansion and contraction
UV light
Impact
Vibration
What makes a tape
Types of adhesive
Types of backings
Think you know tape? Think again.
Any shape, any size
Realise the range of benefits
Innovative product design
New design freedom and options
Use lighter, thinner materials
Improve appearance
Bond dissimilar materials
Cheaper prototyping in the early stages of design
Creativity + efficiency
Enhanced product performance
Durability and reliability
Bond and seal, insulate, support, shield and/or conduct simultaneously
Uniform stress distribution
Vibration damping and noise control
Manufacturing efficiencies
Sustainable solutions
Established in major markets
Tapes in your daily routine
Medical application
Easy to use
How to choose the right adhesive tape
Materials and surface conditions
Adhesives
Stresses on the substrate and bond
Environmental conditions
Thin bonding
Thick bonding
How to incorporate tape into your product design
Compare fixing and joining methods
How to use your adhesive tape
Surface preparation
Application
Storage
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