Among the many new-fashioned materials that have appeared recently, reinforced adhesive tape has become widespread.
The scope of its application is quite wide. That is why the production of this
insulating material is very popular.
All the secrets of Scotch
What is reinforced tape? It is considered one of the types of aluminum film, indispensable in construction work. Like his "elder brother", reinforced adhesive tape is an adhesive tape, which is most often necessary for insulation work. Typically, this material is made from cotton fabric. In the process of further manufacturing, it is laminated with polyethylene.
There is another variety of this product - fiberglass reinforced tape. Such a product is an improved version of any kind of tape and has many advantages.
Secrets of the popularity of reinforced tape
What are the advantages of this adhesive tape?
Why did she displace all other types of insulating and building materials. And there are a lot of reasons for this.
- Reinforced tape has dielectric properties. It does not conduct current, so using it as an insulating agent is very beneficial. The price is cheaper, and the quality of work is the same.
- High strength makes tape almost impossible to tear. And this is quite convenient, because not every material can withstand large mechanical loads.
- It practically does not give in to stretching, which makes it a reliable fixator.
- Durability. Such tapes have high wear resistance. They do not lose their properties even after several years of use.
- In Scotch made with fiberglass, excellent heat resistance is added to all these abilities. They easily tolerate elevated temperatures. By technical characteristics, the performance of these tapes exceeds all other materials by 7 times. This is a pretty impressive figure.
Scope of adhesive tape
The widespread use of this material has provided him with popularity and success. Most often, reinforced tape is used:
- In work on air conditioning and ventilation.
- As connecting seams for pipe insulation.
- For devices that perform vapor barrier functions.
- As a sealing and protective agent (for example, when you need to protect the equipment from moisture, dust and so on).
- In the manufacture of household appliances (usually in microwave ovens, refrigerators).
- For packing any type of cargo.
- Reinforced adhesive tape - black or any other dark color - is used to repair rubber hoses or car seats.
Application rules
In order for the reinforced adhesive tape to retain all its properties and be used with maximum efficiency, several rules should be observed.
- It is better to store this material in a dry place where the temperature does not exceed +25 degrees.
- The relative humidity in the room should not be more than 50%.
- At temperatures less than +10, ordinary reinforced adhesive tape is better not to use.
In general, the low cost and unique properties of this material make it literally indispensable for both construction and packaging of goods.