In most cases, you can choose different colors for your tapes. Depending on the purpose of the tape and the industry you work in, you may need to choose pre-determined colors for specific purposes. Classic examples include red for restricted areas, blue for medical purposes, and yellow and black caution tape for dangerous areas. Tape color coding varies according to individual needs, but there are some global standards.

PVC electrical tape and vinyl electrical tape are the two main types of cold-weather tape used for insulating wiring. The conditions in which they will be used may dictate which type you use as follows:

How do you properly tape a motor lead connection? What type of tape do you use for a connection, and how many layers? We see lots of motor connections in the field – lots of them. And it is shocking what we find at times. A properly insulated connection is both reliable and safe (funny how safety and reliability complement each other). But it is a topic that seems to be overlooked and taken for granted.