WE DON’T JUST SELL YOU A PRODUCTWe are dedicated technical specialists with problem solving expertise and a passion for the products that we supply. We are driven to provide the most suited product for any application, every time.

FINDING THE RIGHT TAPE When our Area Sales Managers come to visit you or your site to discuss and assess the need for technical tapes, there is a large number of considerations which dictate which tape is most suited to any one application. In this guide we will cover the different elements that need to be considered in the initial stages of any job.

WHO IS THIS GUIDE AIMED AT?If you are considering technical tapes for the first time or your currently using tape or alternative product that is less effective than it could be - Castle have put together a quick and easy beginners guide to help find the right solution whatever the application!

Adhesion on HSE (polar) substrates

Adhesion on LSE (non-polar) substrates

Adhesion on rough surfaces

Tack

Immediate v ultimate adhesion

Shear resistance (static/dynamic)

Tensile strength

(cold) shock resistance

Solvents

Humidity

Water

Plasticiser

UV and sunlight

Ageing

Die-cuttability

Edge picking

Hand tearability

Tensile strength/elongation

Elasticity/stiffness

Repositionability

Residue-free removability

Temperature resistance (short term / long term)

Resistance to cold

Shear resistance at elevated temperatures

Thickness

Thickness compensation

Electrical insulation

Colour

Transparency

Outgassing/fogging

Smell

Here is a comprehensive list of elements our experts consider when finding the right solution for you

• What are the substrates the tape is being bonded to?

• Are they painted or powder coated? matt or gloss finish for paper?

• Is the tape going through high temperatures e.g. a powder coat oven?

• Is the tape bearing any weight e.g. holding up a sign

• Is the tape being applied indoors or outdoors

• Are there any uneven surfaces or gap filling required?

• What Colour tape is required?

• How many metres do you require?

• Do you use sachets or 1 litre cleaner?

• Replaces welds, rivets and mechanical fixings

• Reduces stress points as no holes need to be made

• Increases tensile strength

• Levels uneven surfaces

• Works as a seal

• Shock absorbent

• Noise dampening

• Fast application process

• Healthy clean production environment

• Invisible fastening & mounting

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