The Engineering of Duct Tape [video]

Post by jcul » Tue, May 21, 2024, 10:10 PM UTC

jerf wrote: post #22

8f2ab37a-ed6c wrote: post #9

Any other types of tape one might want to be aware of beyond gaffer's, duct and painter? Every time I discover a new type it opens up a whole new world of possibilities of solving neat little problems around the house in a slightly more elegant way.

Velcro tape. Super handy. Along with being in essence a two-sided tape, it also fits into a re-usable, removable niche that becomes very useful. For instance, my Steam Deck's Dock is hooked up to an HDMI cable that is heavy and tends to pull it off of where it lives, but I also want to remove it sometimes. Velcro solves both problems. Don't underestimate its strength. My father was a brake tester for a car company wh…

Post by opan » Wed, May 22, 2024, 6:02 AM UTC

8f2ab37a-ed6c wrote: post #9

Any other types of tape one might want to be aware of beyond gaffer's, duct and painter? Every time I discover a new type it opens up a whole new world of possibilities of solving neat little problems around the house in a slightly more elegant way.

Post by cuSetanta » Wed, May 22, 2024, 9:29 AM UTC

opan wrote: post #33

8f2ab37a-ed6c wrote: post #9

Any other types of tape one might want to be aware of beyond gaffer's, duct and painter? Every time I discover a new type it opens up a whole new world of possibilities of solving neat little problems around the house in a slightly more elegant way.

I've enjoyed "nano tape", thick clear stuff you can find on aliexpress or amazon. It's like a step up from mounting putty. Good for stuff like sticking a powerstrip to a desk or wall without drilling holes and using screws. I've also used a piece with the top part covered just to add a little bump to my bathroom vanity to stop a fan I'd set there from falling on the floor. It's pretty strong stuff, so beware using it…

Post by robotguy » Wed, May 22, 2024, 12:53 PM UTC

goldcd wrote: post #29

cuSetanta wrote: post #25

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Others have mentioned some nice tapes, as a person who makes a living from taping spacecraft together here are some of my favourites: - Kapton P-224 - Excellent all purpose tape with good adhesion and no residue. High thermal performance and insulation - Black Kapton 100XC - Great for increasing thermal radiative communication. Pressure Sensitive Adhesive forms a very strong bond that can be easily removed with IPA/A…

rummages in box of tapes and lubricants 3M VHB (Very High Bond) is awesome double-sided foam tape, that comes in a variety of thicknesses and bond types. I last used some to re-attach a piece of rubber seal around a car door. "Gorilla Tape Crystal Clear", which I think is a "repair tape". Size of Duct tape, looks like regular clear tape - but much thicker and much stickier and waterproof. Ideal for say repairing a te…