Expanded tape range handles varied challenges

Filament tapes incorporate glass filaments and won't tear, even if the tape edge becomes damaged.

Anixter Components has been appointed as a UK distributor for 3M's range of adhesive tapes and has added 3M's filament, masking, waterproof cloth (duct), double-coated, double-coated foam and transfer tapes to its 2008/09 catalogue.

The filament tapes are a high-strength packing tape that incorporates glass filaments and are available in mono-weave and cross-weave formats.

They won't tear, even if the tape edge becomes damaged.

The tapes can bundle and secure almost any type of material, making them suitable for applications including household appliances, electronics, palletising boxes and reinforcing cases.

The double-coated foam tapes and pads can be used to fill gaps and bond rough or irregular surfaces by distributing stress uniformly over the bonded area.

The result is a bond line that seals, cushions and damps vibration, resists impacts, withstands a wide temperature range and provides good insulating qualities.

These tapes are suitable for furniture trim, point of sale and general assembly.

The multipurpose range of double-coated tapes provides permanent solutions for a range of applications.

They bond aggressively to most surfaces including metal, glass and paper.

Transfer tapes allow users to apply a glue strip quickly and efficiently.

The adhesive is supported on a paper liner and when applied with the gun the liner is stripped away for immediate bonding, increasing productivity.

As well as being quick, this is a very exact and clean way to apply adhesive to a surface, as there are no drips or mess and a uniform thickness of glue is applied precisely where required.

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