Tape adhesive types: Silicone vs. Acrylic vs. Rubber

Insulating tape is also used for color-coding electrical wires. In complex wiring systems, it can be difficult to trace which wire connects to which component. By using different colors of insulating tape to wrap around the wires, technicians can easily identify which wires belong to which circuits. This makes troubleshooting and maintenance much easier and more efficient.

Hot melt adhesives are good for general-purpose use. If you want a tape that works well for labeling, packaging, and miscellaneous usage, a hot melt adhesive tape is a good choice. However, if you want specialized tapes for specific projects, you should consider a tape with an acrylic, natural rubber adhesive or a water-activated adhesive.

Electrical tape is designed to adhere to wires, its tolerance for higher temperatures is a bit more resilient when compared to duct tape. Duct tape loses its stickiness and adhesive strength when exposed to high temperatures for a long time. If left long enough, the fibers duct tape uses for strength would eventually catch fire.