Can duct tape be used as an alternative to electrical tape?

Q: Can duct tape be used as an alternative to electrical tape?

No. Always check the specification of tape to confirm whether it has been approved as safe for electrical use. Using the wrong type of type in electrical applications can be extremely dangerous. Electrical tape is designed especially for use in electrical applications and should be used for insulating wires and other conductors of electricity.

Multi-purpose, reliable duct tapes for industry

Trust our versatile tesa® duct tapes for effective industrial use and adhesive solutions in a variety of fields and applications. Our duct tapes are tough and durable options for instant adhesion on most surfaces. They are highly conformable and robust.

Our portfolio includes PE-laminated cloth- and PVC tapes in a variety of bonding strengths suitable for general or industrial-grade applications. Typical uses include holding, fastening, bundling, sealing, marking and masking on many different industrial substrates, such as coatings, metal, glass, concrete, brick-work and textiles.

Our duct tapes are easy to use and can be torn by hand. Multi-purpose duct tape is recommended for many general on-site repairs and fixes. In demanding environments, our innovative products with extra-strong hold will provide long-lasting solutions, inside and outdoors.

For specialist technical applications such as ultra-performance or residue-free removal duct tapes are available. Should you need advice on which duct tape is best suited for your project or application, we are here to help. Simply contact our experienced sales team to talk through your requirements.

Features

Key features of our industrial duct tapes

At tesa® we offer reliable duct tapes that provide instant adhesion on most surfaces and in most environments. Our duct tape products include general purpose and specialist high-strength options. Choose from different backings (PVC, acrylic-coated and PC laminated and extruded cloths), widths, thicknesses, colors, and adhesive strengths

High versatililty

ensuring good performance for a large number of industrial applications, such as repairs, protection, joining and reinforcement, indoors or out.

Hand-tearable and easy to apply

with high adhesive tack on most surfaces such as metals, plastics, concrete, or brick-work.

Highly conformable

even on rough surfaces and in harsh environments.

Water-repellent/waterproof

depending on specification.

Applications

Typical applications for industrial duct tape

Innovation sits at the heart of everything we do. We continuously develop our range of duct tapes for industry to give our customers premium products for general and specialist industrial applications. Duct tape is so versatile that is used widely across many industries, including the manufacture of vehicles, rail stock, and ships; in maintenance applications, and building supplies:

Holding plastic films, paper sheets or oriented strand board sin place during construction
Fastening or bundling of wires, cables and loose objects
Temporary sealing of boxes, containers, or cases
Masking during façade works, asphalt markings, etc.
Taping lightweight signs or paper slips on walls

Temporary masking

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Bundling

For particularly demanding and specialist applications (flame-retardant properties), talk to us about our specialist duct tapes.

Products

Duct tapes for industry solutions

Rely on our duct tapes for superior performance and reliability in applications across industrial sectors. Find an overview of our tape solutions below:

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No. Always check the specification of tape to confirm whether it has been approved as safe for electrical use. Using the wrong type of type in electrical applications can be extremely dangerous. Electrical tape is designed especially for use in electrical applications and should be used for insulating wires and other conductors of electricity.