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	Beige		Black
	Blue		Clear
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	White

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One Side

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Fabric

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	Liner Type Liner Type

Paper

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	Spool ID Spool ID

1 1/2"

	Overall Thickness Overall Thickness

	Length Length

	Roll Diameter Roll Diameter

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

	Adhesion to Steel Adhesion to Steel

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Cardboard

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	Material Thickness Material Thickness

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Cloth Reinforcing Tape

When seams and joints begin to show wear, this super-strong reinforcing tape provides support. It is flexible yet nonelastic and stays in place even in damp conditions.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel, oz./in. wd.	Color		Each
1 1/2"	45	0.0107"	Rayon Cloth	Zinc Oxide	65° to 75°	40	40	Beige	000000	000000

Conformable Repair Tape

Often used to repair vinyl facings, this tape can be used on water heater blankets and fiberglass insulation joints.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Facing Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Choose a Color		Each
3"	150	0.0045"	Cloth	Vinyl Plastic	Acrylic	0° to 175°	Black, White	00000000	000000

Water-Activated Fiberglass Repair Tape

When exposed to moisture, this resin-coated fiberglass tape becomes rock-hard in about 30 minutes. Use it for rigid, waterproof repairs. It works on metal, plastic, rubber, and fiberglass, and can be sanded and painted when dry. This tape can also be used to repair pipes.

Polyurethane Adhesive
Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Facing Material	Temperature Range, °F	Max. Pressure, psi	Tensile Strength	Adhesion to Steel	Includes	Color		Each
1"	2 1/2	0.014"	Resin	45° to 600°	150	Not Rated	Not Rated	Plastic Gloves	Off-White	00000000	000000
2"	4	0.015"	Resin	0° to 400°	500	Not Rated	Not Rated	Epoxy Putty Stick, Plastic Gloves	White	00000000	00000
2"	5	0.014"	Resin	45° to 600°	150	Not Rated	Not Rated	Plastic Gloves	Off-White	00000000	00000
3"	9	0.014"	Resin	45° to 600°	150	Not Rated	Not Rated	Plastic Gloves	Off-White	00000000	00000
4"	15	0.014"	Resin	45° to 600°	150	Not Rated	Not Rated	Plastic Gloves	Off-White	00000000	00000

Heat-Shrink Tape for Composites

Wrap this tape around carbon fiber and other composite parts, then heat to 150° F. Tape shrinks to squeeze out air bubbles and apply pressure so parts cure without voids.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Shrink Temperature, °F	Color		Each
3/4"	300	0.002"	Polyester Plastic	None	150° to 400°	150°	Clear	0000000	000000
1"	300	0.002"	Polyester Plastic	None	150° to 400°	150°	Clear	0000000	00000
1 1/4"	300	0.002"	Polyester Plastic	None	150° to 400°	150°	Clear	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	300	0.002"	Polyester Plastic	None	150° to 400°	150°	Clear	0000000	00000
2"	300	0.002"	Polyester Plastic	None	150° to 400°	150°	Clear	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	300	0.002"	Polyester Plastic	None	150° to 400°	150°	Clear	0000000	00000

Clean Room Repair Tape

This tape has a high-bond adhesive that won't leave residue behind so it meets clean room requirements. Use it to mend and strengthen seams, joints, and surfaces.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel, oz./in. wd.	Environmental Rating	Choose a Color		Each
1/4"	108	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	-10° to 175°	15	60	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	Black, Blue, Clear, Red, White	0000000	000000
1/2"	108	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	-10° to 175°	15	60	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	Black, Blue, Clear, Red, White	0000000	00000
3/4"	108	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	-10° to 175°	15	60	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	Black, Blue, Clear, Red, White	0000000	00000
1"	108	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	-10° to 175°	15	60	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	Black, Blue, Clear, Red, White	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	108	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	-10° to 175°	15	60	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	Black, Blue, Clear, Red, White	0000000	00000
2"	108	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	-10° to 175°	15	60	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	Black, Blue, Clear, Red, White	0000000	00000
3"	108	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	-10° to 175°	15	60	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	Black, Blue, Clear, Red, White	0000000	00000
4"	108	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	-10° to 175°	15	60	Fed. Std. Class 1, ISO Class 3	Black, Blue, Clear, Red, White	0000000	00000

Optically Clear Repair Tape

Make invisible repairs with this clear tape. The weatherproof adhesive won't turn yellow outdoors.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel, oz./in. wd.	Color		Each
1 1/2"	15	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Acrylic	0° to 140°	20	60	Clear	0000000	00000
2"	27	0.007"	Polyethylene Plastic	Acrylic	0° to 140°	20	60	Clear	0000000	0000

Carbon Fiber Repair Tape

Carbon fibers woven together form a graphite cloth tape for reinforcing joints and repairing cracks on graphite. Use with an epoxy resin adhesive (not included).

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Adhesive Type	Color		Each
2"	30	0.012"	Graphite Cloth	None	Black	0000000	000000
3"	30	0.012"	Graphite Cloth	None	Black	0000000	00000

Heavy Duty Woven Plastic Repair Tape

Patch and connect tarps with this thick, woven plastic tape.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel, oz./in. wd.	Color		Each
2"	50	0.014"	Polyethylene Plastic	Acrylic	-30° to 250°	75	65	Clear	0000000	000000
4"	50	0.014"	Polyethylene Plastic	Acrylic	-30° to 250°	75	65	Clear	0000000	00000

Cotton Tape

This uncoated tape is thinner and more conformable than our other repair tape to reinforce irregular shapes as well as strengthen seams, joints, and surfaces.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel, oz./in. wd.	Color		Each
3/4"	180	0.011"	Cotton Cloth	Rubber	35° to 160°	35	20	White	000000000	000000
1"	180	0.011"	Cotton Cloth	Rubber	35° to 160°	35	20	White	000000000	00000
2"	180	0.011"	Cotton Cloth	Rubber	35° to 160°	35	20	White	000000000	00000

Heavy Duty Banner Tape

Use this glossy tape to seal seams and repair vinyl material such as banners.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel, oz./in. wd.	Color		Each
2"	50	0.0117"	Polyethylene Plastic	Acrylic	-30° to 250°	90	75	White	000000	000000
4"	50	0.0117"	Polyethylene Plastic	Acrylic	-30° to 250°	90	75	White	000000	00000

Dissolvable Repair Tape for Pipes

Create dams in pipes before welding, then wash away with water or steam. This tape leaves no residue behind.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel	Color		Each
1"	300	0.0062"	Paper	Acrylic	20° to 150°	20	Not Rated	White	000000	000000
2"	300	0.0062"	Paper	Acrylic	20° to 150°	20	Not Rated	White	000000	000000

Chemical-Resistant Cloth Tape

With excellent resistance to solvents, this tape is often used as blocking tape on silk screen frames.

Wd.	Lg., ft.	Overall Thick.	Material	Facing Material	Adhesive Type	Temperature Range, °F	Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd.	Adhesion to Steel, oz./in. wd.	Color		Each
2"	180	0.012"	Cotton Cloth	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	40° to 200°	30	75	White	0000000	000000
3"	180	0.012"	Cotton Cloth	Polyethylene Plastic	Rubber	40° to 200°	30	75	White	0000000	00000