List of adhesive tapes

Summary

The following is a list of adhesive tapes with pressure-sensitive adhesives:

Name Image Description
Aluminium tape Edit this on WikidataThin aluminum foil, coated on one side with a heat-resistant adhesive. The side coated with adhesive is prevented from sticking together with wax paper.
Autoclave tape Edit this on WikidataAdhesive tape used in autoclaving.
Bondage tape Edit this on WikidataAdheres to itself without using sticky adhesives; this tape is used in bondage.
Box-sealing tape Edit this on WikidataPressure-sensitive, used for sealing corrugated boxes. Adhesive is usually coated on a polypropylene or polyester film. Commonly 48 mm (1.9 in) or 72 mm (2.8 in) wide.
Double-sided tape Edit this on WikidataThis tape has adhesive on both sides, and is used to stick two surfaces together.
Duct tape Edit this on WikidataUsually gray in color, this tape is backed with scrim, often coated with rubber or plastic.[1]
Elastic therapeutic tape Edit this on WikidataAlso known as "K tape" and "kinesiology tape", it is an elastic-cotton strip backed with acrylic adhesive. It is used for treating athletic injuries and various physical disorders.
Electrical tape Edit this on WikidataUsed to insulate electrical wires. Commonly made of black PVC (polyvinyl chloride, "vinyl"), but available in a variety of colors.
Filament tape Edit this on WikidataHigh-strength packaging tape made of polypropylene or polyester film, with fiberglass filaments embedded along the length.
Floor marking tape Edit this on WikidataHeavy duty floor tape used for marking areas on a floor such as in industrial warehouses.
Friction tape Edit this on WikidataTape made of cloth which has been impregnated with a rubber-based adhesive, used mostly to increase grip or friction.
Gaffer tape Edit this on WikidataUsed in the theater, film and television industry, this tape is used to secure cables to keep them out of the way, or to hide them from view.
Gorilla Tape Edit this on WikidataA trademarked brand of heavy duty duct tape.
Hockey tape Edit this on WikidataUsed for cushioning and grip on polo mallets, ice hockey, roller hockey, and lacrosse equipment.
Hook-and-loop tape Edit this on WikidataA hook-and-loop fastener with adhesive backing.
Kapton Edit this on WikidataUsed in electronic manufacturing as an insulation and protection layer on electrostatic sensitive and fragile components.
Lingerie tape Edit this on WikidataAlso called "cleavage tape", "fashion tape", or "tit tape", this double-sided adhesive tape is used to keep clothing in place.
Masking tape Edit this on WikidataUsed in homes and industry, this paper tape is used for masking areas. It is also used to smooth seams that will be painted over on temporary pieces.
Nano tape Edit this on WikidataAlso called "gecko tape", this tape is composed of arrays of carbon nanotubes and has directional adhesion properties. It can grip a load in one direction and release its grip when the direction of force is reversed.
Road surface marking Edit this on WikidataPreformed polymer tapes that can be applied permanently or temporarily to the pavements to create road surface markings.
Scotch Tape Edit this on WikidataA 3M brand name for a wide variety of office and industrial tapes.
Security tape Edit this on WikidataA tape with special tamper indicating features.
Self fusing silicone tape Edit this on WikidataA non-tacky tape which when stretched and wrapped around cables, electrical joints, hoses and pipes will amalgamate itself into a strong seamless rubbery, waterproof, and electrically insulating layer.
Sellotape Edit this on WikidataA British brand name, a general-purpose clear home and office tape. The name is often used as a generic term for similar tapes in the UK.
Speed tape Edit this on WikidataUsed on aircraft, this aluminized tape is designed to remain in place in high winds.
Spike Edit this on WikidataThis is a marking tape used in the theater, film and television industry to mark areas on a stage for actors.
Wound closure strip Edit this on WikidataA medical tape (3M trademark).
Surgical tape Edit this on WikidataA medical tape.
Stretch-release adhesive Edit this on WikidataAdhesive type manufactured by 3M.
Tear tape Edit this on WikidataAllows for easy opening of fast-moving consumer goods. May also carry brand messaging, anti-tampering, and authentication technologies.
Toupee tape Edit this on WikidataInvisible double-sided tape used to attach hair pieces or to hold delicate fabrics against the skin.
Reflective tape Edit this on WikidataHigh-visibility adhesive tape with retroreflective sheeting.
Thread seal tape Edit this on WikidataPolytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film tape commonly used in plumbing for sealing pipe threads.
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene tape Edit this on WikidataAbrasion resistant and low coefficient of friction tape, useful to protect wear surfaces.

References edit

  1. ^ "Duct tape - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary". Merriam-webster.com. 2012-08-31. Retrieved 2012-10-27.