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Ideal Tape Makes Waves with U.S. Coast Guard Approvals
Ideal Tape is proud to announce that we have received product approval per the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements and the U.S. Coast Guard. Testing was completed as outlined in IMO Fire Test Procedures…
Tech Corner: What Is Tape?
What is tape? A simple question deserves a simple answer, one anyone could seemingly provide. After all, we all know what tape is, right?
Get the Inside Scoop on Preserving Automotive Interiors with Protective Films
Here on the ABI Tape blog, we’ve talked a lot recently about the importance of protecting manufactured cars during assembly, as well as presale logistics. But while our attention has […]
3 Questions Manufacturers and Engineers Ask About Electrical Tape
Crack open laptops, smartphones, lawn mowers, televisions, washing machines or any other kinds of consumer technology, and you’re likely to find at least a little tape inside…
Under Wraps: 3 Lesser-Known Reasons Automakers Choose AutoWrap Over Other Protective Films
Protective films may look the same to the untrained eye, but automotive manufacturers know a superior product when they see it. The best exterior masks cling tight, resist scratches, guard against chemical contaminants and applies without difficulty…
Can Your HVAC Insulation Do This? The 7 Benefits of Ideal Seal 777
Plenty, depending on the type of insulator you’re using to create a thermal seal in HVAC cladding and jacketing applications. Contractors and HVAC technicians boasting Ideal Seal 777 can offer their customers a lot more than just temperature control…
Automotive Protective Tapes Don’t Just Save Your Surfaces – They Could Save Your Brand
In many ways, the value of using protective tape in automotive manufacturing speaks for itself. Carmakers maintain the integrity of delicate painted surfaces against scratches and other abrasions presale, shield […]
Sky’s the Limit: 5 Industrial Tapes Used in Aircraft Manufacturing
Imagine you were about to fly on a commercial airplane, fastened snugly in your seat and ready for takeoff, when you overheard two flight attendants talking about how much tape went into the production of the very airplane you’re sitting in.
Duct, Duct, Loose: 4 Factors Preventing HVAC Tape From Performing well
Residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems provide comfort to the families and businesses they serve, but they can only perform well if their ductwork has an airtight envelope. Without a consummate seal throughout…
Keeping Stride: How Adhesive Tapes Support Modern Shoemaking
No ensemble is complete without the right pair of shoes, and nobody knows that better than Americans. U.S. consumers purchased an average of between seven and eight pairs of shoes each in 2013, according to a recent report from the American Apparel and Footwear Association…
