The Importance of Reflective Tapes for Visibility and Safety Control
Leave a CommentYou probably see marking or reflective tapes used throughout your facility and don’t give it much thought. After all, you already know there’s a step-down here or a potentially dangerous piece of equipment there, so it might seem like the tape isn’t doing much help to you. However, it plays…
What Are the Main Benefits and Applications of Using Vinyl Tapes?
Leave a CommentVinyl tapes are a versatile type of adhesive that easily conforms to almost any type of substrate to which it is applied. Vinyl is a highly durable material that can withstand abrasions and weathering while still performing optimally. This long-lasting type of tape is ideal for indicating safety hazards or…
Why You Should Use Anti-Slip Tapes?
2 CommentsSlips, trips, and falls are common accidents that occur across a variety of industries caused by factors such as wet areas, freshly cleaned surfaces, or uneven elevations. These incidences can lead to fractures, concussions, sprains, strains, cuts, and bruises, impacting workers' performance and leading to possible downtime. To mitigate these…
3 Key Benefits of Using Closed Cell Foam Tape
Leave a CommentClosed cell foam tape is useful in a number of applications. Its unique structure doesn’t allow air, fluids, or solid particles to pass through, making it effective for soundproofing, protective packaging, sealing and padding face shields and masks, and more. It serves its purpose as a measure of safety as…
What You Need to Know About Foil Tapes
1 CommentFoil adhesive tapes are an extremely versatile and durable solution for rugged and harsh applications. Reliable adhesion, good thermal/electrical conductivity, and resistances to chemicals, humidity, and UV radiation make foil tape one of the most popular options for military, aerospace, and industrial applications — particularly in outdoor operations. At NADCO…
Why Use Paper Tapes?
Leave a CommentPaper tape—also sometimes referred to as masking tape—is a broad category of tapes that encompasses all water-activated adhesive tapes with paper backing materials (e.g., flatback paper, crepe paper, tissue paper, fish paper, Kraft papers, and clay-coat paper). These tapes are available in many variations—differing with regard to color, tensile strength,…
Why You Should Be Using Reflective Tapes for Your Business
Leave a CommentReflective tape is a strong and durable adhesive that provides a great solution for clearly marking areas or objects. This pressure-sensitive, engineering grade tape is easy to see and stands up to adverse weather conditions such as heat and moisture. With new regulations requiring businesses to arrange their spaces to…
The Integral Role of Tapes and Adhesives in Fighting COVID-19
Leave a CommentCOVID-19 has necessitated implementing defensive strategies to keep not only ourselves but also others as safe as possible. One of the most essential preventive tactics is social distancing. Reducing airborne contamination is one of the keys to stopping the spread of coronavirus. However, it can be hard to visually…
Key Tips to Ensure Your Business is Social Distance Friendly
Leave a CommentBusinesses have always understood the importance of ensuring a safe environment for customers and employees, but in light of the pandemic, companies in all industries have new considerations when it comes to safety. Many have ramped up cleaning protocols and are doing their best to enforce social distancing, so they…
Why You Should Use Directional Flow Tapes for Social Distancing
1 CommentIn the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and other similar crises, one of the greatest defensive weapons is social distancing. The preventative strategy allows public figures and private citizens to help stop the spread of pathogens, reducing the number of affected people and, consequently, the strain on the healthcare system.…
