Choosing the Best Tape for your Application
Step 1. Select Tape Backing
Polyester
Strongest Backing
Excellent abrasion Resistance
Moisture and chemical resistance
Highest Temperature resistance
Transparency
Polypropylene
Strong backing
Good abrasion resistance
Good conformability
Most economical
Transparency
Step 2. Select Tape Adhesive
Synthetic Rubber
E
xcellent holding power
Good initial adhesion above 40°F
Meets ASTM D-5486 government specification
Acrylic
Excellent initial adhesion over a broad temperature range
Extremely long performance life
UV and chemical resistance