Natural rubber, pine gum, and turpentine were mixed together for a surgical tape. Water-activated adhesive tapes soon followed. In 1925, Richard G. Drew of 3M created the first masking tape.

The Global Hot Melt Adhesive Tapes Market size was estimated at USD 24.22 billion in 2021 and expected to reach USD 25.54 billion in 2022, and is projected to grow at a CAGR 5.64% to reach USD 33. ...

The other non-conductive tape I use regularly in my lab is of course Kapton tape. While Kapton is a Dupoint brand name, it’s basically a polyimide film tape which is thermally stable up to 400 ...

The Family Handyman explains: To prevent stains caused by oozing glue along joints, clamp the pieces together without glue. Put tape on the joint, then cut along it with a sharp blade.

Various standards have been devised within the adhesive industry – ASTM, FINAT, AFERA, PSTC – for measuring the properties of tape-type products, including adhesive bandages, masking, and packaging ...

The titles of “Type 1” or “Type 2” are applied to adhesives used to glue wood. Type 1 is basically fully waterproof. Type 2 is water resistant. Both can also withstand a bit of heating ...

I have divided a large room to create an office, so I now have to tape the drywall joints. What are some taping tips so the ...