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What is the difference between co-extruded and laminated duct tape?
Unsure of which type of duct tape is the best choice for your application? Read on to find out:...
Where is tape used in manufacturing?
Have you ever considered just how many functions tape can serve in a manufacturing facility? From...
What do flagging tape colors represent?
Flagging tape is meant to be easy to spot, but it isn’t always clear what it is being used...
What makes electrical tape different from other adhesive tapes?
Electrical wiring and phasing tasks call for a specific type of tape – electrical tape – in order...
How has e-commerce impacted case sealing?
It’s no surprise that e-commerce has made a major impact on how consumers make purchasing...
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What does stucco tape failure look like?
In stucco applications, tape failure can take a few different forms. The most common is adhesive...
Mission: Packaging 2017 – Challenge Five: Experience of Packaging
When you are shopping for something specific but don’t have a particular brand in mind, do you...
Why are some stucco tapes red?
Stucco tapes are offered in several different colors, but the most popular and commonly used is...
How do I protect floors when painting?
In order to protect your floors from spatters and stains, place a protective plastic sheet over...
Why can’t I use general purpose duct tape on HVAC ductwork?
Duct tape is useful for repairing just about anything, but ironically, not for ducts. Although the...
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What is “laminated” duct tape?
Last month, we explained the unique construction of co-extruded duct tapes. Today, we are going to...
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How do I protect floors during abatement and remediation jobs?
Abatement and remediation are tough jobs, and without proper protection, they can be tough on...
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Meet the Participants of Mission: HVAC 2018!
The fourth year of Mission: HVAC is now officially underway! This program grew from a desire to...
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How do hot and cold environments impact case sealing?
Manufacturers and packaging line workers know that the temperature at which a case sealing...
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What is the proper way to apply gaffer’s tape?
In the arts and entertainment industries, gaffer’s tape is often used to tape down cables to...
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What is “co-extruded” duct tape?
Not all duct tapes are made the same – besides different colors, lengths and widths, duct tapes...
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What does each color of electrical tape represent?
Electrical tapes come in a rainbow of colors, but for a purpose beyond being colorful. Each color...
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What is the proper way to apply HVAC tape?
Whether you are working with a foil or film tape, applying to sheet metal, flex duct, or rigid...
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What are the benefits of Water-Activated Tape?
Odds are, if you have ordered something online, you have seen water-activated tape....
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How are abatement tapes used for meth lab removal jobs?
Each year, thousands of methamphetamine (meth) labs are discovered in houses, apartments, sheds,...
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5 Tapes Every HVAC Contractor Needs in their Toolbox
Every true craftsman knows that it is essential to be prepared for everything the job might throw...
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5 Common HVAC Tape Mistakes You May be Making
The importance of proper tape use is often overlooked when it comes to HVAC installation and...
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What is the difference between duct tape and gaffer’s tape?
Often times – and to the dismay of tape experts everywhere – these tapes are mistaken for being...
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Mission: HVAC 2017 – Mission 10: Mission Completion
Mission: HVAC 2017 has come to a close – and our students have a few parting words to share about...
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Does tape tab length matter?
In both automated and manual carton sealing applications ensuring a reliable case seal, while also...
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Do You Have What it Takes?
Shurtape is seeking up to three HVAC students to participate in the fourth year of the Mission:...
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What are the benefits of reflective insulation for HVAC ductwork?
The popularity of reflective insulation is growing, and when you understand the benefits that it...
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Why are air gaps necessary for reflective insulation on HVAC ductwork?
A common question that HVAC technicians who are new to reflective insulation ask is why it must be...
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Mission: HVAC 2017 – Mission 9: Behind the Scenes
For their second-to-last mission, we challenged Aaron, Gustavo, and Chris to tune into the...
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How does surface impact the type of painter’s tape used?
The surface that you are painting on should be a major consideration when selecting the type of...
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How are abatement tapes used for mold remediation?
There’s no getting around it: mold is unpleasant. It’s ugly and stinky and can wreak havoc on your...
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Mission: Packaging 2017 – Challenge Ten: Dear Packaging Student
For their final mission, we like to ask our Mission: Packaging students to share some nuggets of...
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How do I remove stucco tape?
Stucco tape can be removed in much the same way as a painter’s tape after painting a room. To...
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What is wash-down?
In the food and beverage industry, wash-down refers to the process of cleaning manufacturing and...
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Mission: HVAC 2017 – Challenge 8: Brand Power
Have you ever stood in a store aisle holding two different brands of the same product side by side...
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What is the “R-value” in reflective insulation?
In reflective insulation, the “R-value” refers to a measure of the insulation’s resistance to heat...
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What problems do low/no VOC paints cause for painter’s tape?
Many new paints are being designed with lower or zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) compared...
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How are abatement tapes used in crime scenes?
Would we really know it’s a crime scene without the bright yellow barricade tape lining the...
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Mission: Packaging 2017 – Challenge Nine: Alum Interview
With the end of the year approaching, and only two challenges remaining in our Mission: Packaging...
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How should packaging tape be stored?
A roll of tape is susceptible to damage before it even gets to the packaging line. The proper...
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