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Early History of Adhesive Tape

The history of adhesive tape dates back to the 1920's when Richard Drew used cellophane paper to create a of tape with an adherent, sticky surface. The first "adhesive tape" was created as masking tape for use with various industrial products. But, Drew's creation showed promise for other uses in packaging as well. The first adhesive tape came to called "cellophane tape" owing to the first material used to create it.

"Scotch" Tape - 1930

When the first roll of "cellophane tape" was sent to a customer in 1930, the 3M company was moved to produce a product known as "Scotch Tape", the more familiar name by which adhesive tape is known. However, since the early days of adhesive tape, the types of tapes sold today are virtually endless in variety.

Adhesive Tape - Uses

The primary use for adhesive tape has been packaging. Packaging tape comes in a wide range of sizes from narrow half-inch to shipping tape sizes which range from one and a half inches to two inches. Sizes are standardized so that they can be used with tape dispensers. The material from which adhesive tapes are made today are cellophane, acrylic, fiberglass, silicone, foil, rubber and paper, depending on the strength of the bonding required for the particular project. In addition to packaging and shipping for cartons, boxes and parcels for mailrooms, adhesive tapes are used as sealants for ductwork, electrical wiring as well as for strapping of containers and for stabilizing carpeting. Adhesive tapes may be double sided, reinforced for sealing, velcro-sided and foam-backed for insulation purposes.

Special Purpose Adhesive Tape

Adhesive tapes are used for special jobs. As an example, painters often use masking tape as their guide so that paint doesn't over-extend from walls into ceilings. Polyimide film adhesive tape is used for masking circuit boards and splicing wires. There are also heavy duty adhesive tapes for stronger bonding of items of heavy weight. Acid-free adhesive tapes are used to mat and frame pictures, artwork and documents. Adhesive tapes are also manufactured for permanent bonds in high temperature industrial areas. Adhesive transfer tape is most often used to adhere small signs to a smooth surface. Double-sided black foam tapes are preferably for mounting heavy dispensers like mailboxes, lavatory dispensers, fiberglass panels and large signs. Vinyl acrylic tape is used by law enforcement to cordon off crime scene areas. Adhesive tapes come in many colors from clear to patterns for better identification.

The Many Styles of Adhesive Tape

In addition to the familiar "roll" of tape, adhesive tape is sold in large coils for industrial purposes, pre-cut in various sizes and shapes from strips to small adhesive tape "dots" in single or double-sided ranges. Adhesive tape dispensers are usually sold with the tape roll for household and school uses. Larger desktop dispensers, hand-held and larger industrial "roller" dispenser are sold for additional convenience in handling projects where adhesive tape is required.

Adhesive Tape - A Convenience and Necessity

Adhesive tape serves numerous purposes. The convenience of adhesive tape makes it virtually indispensable around the home and business. Whenever an important document suffers a sudden tear, adhesive tape repairs it fast.

Mister Bento
Writing under his pen name, Mister Bento is a member of the research team at a leading wet wipes and adhesive tapes manufacturer in Europe.
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