
Understanding Butyl Rubber
Familiarize yourself with your area’s building codes. Select tapes that have been meticulously tested for reliability to ensure you’re getting tools that are worthy of your investment. It’s a good idea to opt for these tapes, too, as they are most likely to comply with building code.
Material Composition and Properties: Silicone rubber tape is made of silicone rubber, and the tape itself has no adhesive, but it can be laminated to itself. Rubber repair tape, on the other hand, is formulated from different materials, commonly PVC, PE, etc. This tape has a strong adhesive ability and can be applied to a wide range of object surfaces. Each type of tape has its own unique characteristics and properties for specific applications.