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ELITE TAPE IS YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR SINGLE COATED TAPES

Applications of Red and White Floor Marking Tape

Butyl rubber is known for its exceptional impermeability to air, water, and other gasses, as well as its resistance to heat, chemicals, and UV radiation.

Heat tape also plays a critical role in roofing applications. Ice dams can form in eaves and gutters during winter, leading to blockage and potential water damage interiorly. Heat tape applied along roofs and gutter systems melts snow and ice, allowing water to flow freely and reducing the risk of leaks and structural damage.

In general, rubber based adhesives are not UV or oxidation resistant which is why they tend to be used predominantly in interior applications. Having said that, antioxidants and UV stabilizer packages can be added to the formulation to help mitigate these weaknesses. Some synthetic elastomers exhibit vastly improved UV stability over natural rubbers. Chemical resistance can also be problematic as is resistance to elevated service temperatures (typically 180- 200°F at the top end). The great strength of rubber-based adhesives is their wide formulation latitude.  These adhesives can be compounded to be removable, repositionable, or extremely permanent. High strength foam bonding tapes can be made from rubber based adhesives or easily removable masking products can also be offered. Rubber based adhesive adhere to many surfaces including low surface energy plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene. And to top it all off, rubber based adhesives are economical. They get the job done at a very fair price! Adhesive tapes made from rubber based adhesives have come a long way since Dr. Day’s first surgical tape and they still offer a cost-effective way to bond, seal, and protect.