Adhesive tape
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Adhesive tape is one of many varieties of backing materials coated with an
Types
Pressure-sensitive tape
Pressure-sensitive tape, PSA tape, self-stick tape or sticky tape consists of a
Water-activated tape
Water-activated tape, gummed paper tape or gummed tape is starch- or sometimes animal glue-based adhesive on a paper backing which becomes sticky when moistened.
A specific type of gummed tape is called reinforced gummed tape (RGT). The backing of this reinforced tape consists of two layers of paper with a cross-pattern of
Gummed tapes are described in
Water-activated tape is used for closing and sealing boxes. Before closing corrugated fiberboard boxes, the tape is wetted or remoistened, activated by water. The tape is mostly 3 inch or 7,5 cm wide.
Heat-sensitive tape
Heat-activated tape is usually tack-free until it is activated by a heat source. This is particularly useful in the semiconductor industry.
Drywall tape
Drywall tape is paper, cloth, or mesh, sometimes with a gummed or PSA adhesive. It is used to make the joints between sheets of drywall materials. [3]
See also
References
- ISBN 978-3527306732.
- ^ http://www.astm.org/Standards/D5749.htm ASTM D5749 - 01(2006) Standard Specification for Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and Securing
- ISBN 0-7645-7209-1.