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Pros and Cons of Butyl Tape

Organizing cables can be a cumbersome task. Avoid exacerbating your frustration by choosing an easy-to-use electrical tape. The tape should be easy to handle. Check to see that the tape can be torn by hand and easily wrapped around wires. Its adhesive should be strong enough to withstand the conditions of where it will be located.

These adhesive have higher tack (again “stickyness when dry” for the layman) than acrylic adhesives as well as higher shear strength but they have limited UV resistance. These are used in the cheapest tapes on the market, but have limited applications. Natural rubber adhesives are used in duct tapes, low-temperature masking tapes and surface protection tapes (think of the tape you get on your new fridge or stove).