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Why don’t all masking tapes remove cleanly?
Masking tape is used for many different jobs – painting, color coding or labeling, bundling, or...
How do flagging tapes impact safety on construction sites?
Construction sites can be extremely dangerous to navigate, even for professionals. In areas where...
Why is important to use the right color of electrical tape?
Safety is always top of mind for electrical contractors and technicians who work with electrical...
How is tape used to promote safety?
June is National Safety Month, and this is the first of a series of weekly blog posts about how...
Mission: HVAC – Mission 3: Busting the Myths
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to HVAC systems – and many of the common opinions...
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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 are the consequences of abatement tape failure?
Abatement jobs typically involve working around hazardous or harmful materials – things like mold,...
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Why shouldn’t I tape down cables with duct tape?
As tape experts and enthusiasts, we make a point to take note of how tape is being used out in the...
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Why do so many companies use printed packaging tape?
Have you ever ordered something online and received a package that has been sealed with tape that...
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Electrical Tape
Electrical tape is a critical component to electrical insulating and phasing tasks, and can be the...
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Mission: HVAC 2018 – Mission 2: An Educator’s Perspective
Some of the most valuable resources that HVAC students have are their professors – experienced...
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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:...
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Where is tape used in manufacturing?
Have you ever considered just how many functions tape can serve in a manufacturing facility? From...
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What is the difference between masking and painter’s tape?
Masking and painter’s tapes are two of the most commonly confused types of tape because they are...
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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...
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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...
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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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Mission: HVAC 2018 – Mission 1: Rooted in HVAC
You’ve met this year’s Mission: HVAC participants – now it’s time to learn a little more about who...
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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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