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Less than 10 lbf/in. wd.

10 lbf/in. wd. to 24.9 lbf/in. wd.

25 lbf/in. wd. to 49.9 lbf/in. wd.

50 lbf/in. wd. to 99.9 lbf/in. wd.

100 lbf/in. wd. or greater

Performance

Electrically Insulating

3,671 Products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Protective Film and Tape

Adhere to surfaces to keep them free of scratches, chemicals, moisture, and germs

93 products

Vibration-Damping Sheets and Tape

Stick to vibrating surfaces such as duct, between parts, or on floor joists to reduce noise

27 products

Window Film

Apply to windows for privacy, insulation, less glare, and a lower chance of shattering

25 products

Antislip Tape

Add traction to smooth surfaces, such as floors, rollers, and ladder handrails

11 products

Fastening and Joining

Masking Tape

Temporarily join or protect surfaces

495 products

Repair and Duct Tape

Permanently join or seal surfaces

103 products

Mounting Tape

Mount everything from signs and panels to carpet and padding

Connect the ends of paper and film rolls or conveyor belts

14 products

Drafting Tape

Temporarily mount drawings and blueprints and release cleanly without damaging paper

3 products

Weld-Backing Tape

Stick to the back of welding seams to contain spatter and prevent gases from weakening the weld

11 products

Mounting Adhesives

Mount objects with a range of adhesives, including glue-on-a-roll and glue shapes

2 products

Welding Purge Tape

Create dams in pipes before welding, then wash away with water or steam

2 products

Safety Equipment

Finger Tape

Wrap around fingers to prevent cuts without limiting dexterity

8 products

Protective Clothing Tape

Patch rips and seal gloves, boots, and respirators to clothing

1 product

Spark-Resistant Film

Stick to vertical surfaces to shield them from sparks while welding or grinding

1 product

Bandages

Cover wounds to keep them clean and protected

3 products

Fire Stops

Prevent fire and smoke from passing through holes in fire-resistant walls and floors

4 products

Raw Materials

Foam

Pockets of air make it lighter in weight than rubber; good for packing, insulating, and sealing

1,415 products

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

8 products

Material Handling

Low-Friction Tape

Create a slippery lining to keep parts moving or use as a release surface on heat sealers and molds

614 products

Heat-Shrink Wrap

Heat to seal packages or cure composite parts

6 products

Communication

Label-Protecting Tape

Protect labels from moisture, oil, solvents, alkalies, and most acids

5 products

Label Printer Tape

Replace the label tape in label printers

4 products

Marking Tape

Stick to floors and pavement to outline equipment, make parking spaces, and identify safety zones

57 products

Floor-Decal-Protecting Tape

Protect floor labels from heavy foot and vehicle traffic

2 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Electrical Tape

Insulate wire and cable splices, wrap wire harnesses, and repair cable jacketing

96 products

Thermal Interface Tape

Made of polyimide to isolate electricity while the silicone rubber conducts heat

6 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

9 products

Cable Ramps

Protect cable and cords in areas with pedestrian and equipment traffic

12 products

Conductive Tape

Shield cables and electronic components from electromagnetic interference (EMI)

59 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

HVAC Tape

Seal and patch insulation and duct

48 products

Heat Barriers

Protect equipment and surfaces from damage caused by nearby heat sources

8 products

Lubricating

Antiseize Lubricants

Prevent threaded fasteners from sticking due to rust, dirt, and heat

2 products

Sealing

Gasket Tape

Seal openings such as those around windows, enclosures, and pipe flanges to prevent leaks

94 products

Lighting

Black-Out Paper and Tape

Block out stray and unwanted light

1 product

Light Filters

Change light color, reduce glare, or filter out light

3 products