We could tell you how adhesive tape is made, but this video by The Science Channel is much more fun:
As an aside, this video is also a great example of how tape is used in splicing. But that’s another topic for another time.
On a job site full of tools and equipment, the right adhesive tapes can go further than a bucket of screws, for a lot less money. The versatility of adhesive tape makes it a practical substitute to re
In short, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape is the industrialist’s dream come true. It is the universal tool that simply and conveniently solves many different fastening challenges. These tapes come in
For tape, because of how it is dispensed, the adhesive part must contact its own backing yet still be able to unwind easily. To achieve this, the backing must provide a low-adhesion release surface. I