Tapes whitepaper
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Sometimes simple fixtures are the best!
SimplePacks and SimpleIndustry can be easily fixed to any surface with double-sided tape or simple duct tape. You can order all the double-sided tapes mentioned in this article on our
Duct tape is a very reliable fixing for surfaces that are hidden or where you can wrap the object around and where the temperature does not exceed 60°C. It is very cheap - a 50m x 48 mm 3M black tape costs 3 Euro and you need 2x10 cm for complete SimplePack pipe wrapping. So for 3 Euros, you can mount 250 SimplePacks.
Please note that duct tape shouldn't be used on mounts you want to last over 3 years!
When you need long-lasting fixtures in demanding environments but want to have the option of removing the object, removable double-sided tape is the best. You can also use nano stickers.
We do NOT recommend the consumer double-tape!
Double-sided tape can completely replace mechanical fasteners (rivets, welding, screws) or liquid adhesives, eliminating drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding, and clean-up!
It costs 1€ per meter, so you can fix 20 SimplePacks for 1€. It is completely resistant to heat, moisture, and water. Please bear in mind that removing the tape can be very difficult and may require cutting it off with a string.
Exceptions to the general procedure that may require additional surface preparation include:
Heavy Oils: A degreaser or solvent-based cleaner may be required to remove heavy oil or grease from a surface and should be followed by cleaning with IPA/water.
Abrasion: Abrading a surface, followed by cleaning with IPA/water, can remove heavy dirt or oxidation and can increase surface area to improve adhesion.
Adhesion Promoters: Priming a surface can significantly improve initial and ultimate adhesion to many materials such as plastics and paints.
Porous surfaces: Most porous and fibered materials such as wood, particleboard, concrete, etc. need to be sealed to provide a unified surface.
Unique Materials: Special surface preparation may be needed for glass and glass-like materials, copper, and copper-containing metals, and plastics or rubber that contain components that migrate (e.g. plasticizers)
Press firmly!
APPROXIMATE TIME TO ACHIEVE ULTIMATE BOND STRENGTH:
50% after 20 minutes
90% after 24 hours
100% after 72 hours
Bond strength may be achieved more quickly and in some cases, may be increased by exposing the bond to elevated temperatures around 60°C for one hour.
We have the best experience with . At a cost of €5, you get 2.5m. The width is 17 mm and the thickness is 0.73 mm. You need roughly 5cm per SimplePack, so for €5, you can fix 50 SimplePacks. The tape is heat and water-resistant, sticks really well to any surface, and can be cleanly removed in a clean way.
The 3M UVB series is recommended. GP series is also a viable option, it is cheap, temperature-resistant, and strong. At 25 mm width and 0,6 mm thickness, we recommend the
All the tapes should be applied in an above-freezing point non-condensing environment. If you want it to apply(install) inside a working freezer please consult your local 3M distributor. For under -55°C performance see
An alternative to the grey 3M VHB™ GPH-060GF above is the transparent This one comes in 25 mm in width and 1 mm in thickness.
All the tapes should be applied in an above-the-freezing-point, non-condensing environment. If you want it to apply (install) inside a working freezer, please consult your local 3M distributor. See for installations below -55°C.
Clean: Most substrates are best prepared by cleaning with a 50:50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water prior to applying the tapes. For this purpose, we recommend the created specifically for this purpose.
