Tape-iT 5 Pack of 1inch Black Gaffer Tape Rolls 24mm x 25m | Ti2425BG5

Main Features:
• A sleave with 5 rolls of black Gaffer Tape
• 24mm wide (1inch), 25m long
• Matt Black Gaffer cotton cloth tape
• Matt finish making it non-reflective ensuring it remains inconspicuous
• Superb adhesion qualities so it holds on tight, yet can also be removed when you want
• Natural Rubber ensures when you do remove it, there is no sticky residue left behind making it a cable friendly option
• Easy tear so you don’t need to carry any sharp tools, it tears by hand
• Strong tensile strength so it won’t just rip if pulled on
• Weather resistant so it can be used in or outdoors

Tape-it Gaffer Tape is an affordable and indispensable companion for production environments like staging, rigging, lighting, live events or film production.

Tape-iT Gaffer Tape is a versatile product with a variety of useful applications. The specifications are specially tailored for desirable characteristics. This is an easy to tear, pressure activated adhesive tape which withstands outdoor conditions and when removed it does not leave residue. For many professionals working in stage, film and production, diy enthusiasts and home owners it has become an absolute necessity due to the sheer number of possible uses you will discover for it.

Gaffer Tape is widely used in the film and television industry as well as staging and production. Primarily it was used to secure cables running across the floor to prevent them from becoming a trip hazard. It became an indispensable tool for any staging, rigging or production event. It grew in popularity the more people found they could use it to solve countless other problems, and they discoverd how much better it performs than duct tape. Through this process it found it’s way into people’s workshops and households over time. Once you have used Gaffer Tape you will find it an indispensable tool yourself.

It is a popular choice as it tears easily so you can work without tools or carrying a sharp object. It can easily be torn by hand. The tape is made up with a cloth mesh, so your tear naturally follows a straight line in the direction the fibres are embedded. The torn edge of quality Gaffer Tape is quite unlike that of duct, masking or even Sellotape which people often have to use their teeth to shear. At 300 microns the tape is durable enough to withstand breaking while still being flexible and easy to tear.

Gaffer Tape has a grippy adhesive. It bonds to surfaces through the application process of pressure. Lay the tape where you want it, then run your hand over it to stick it down. It exerts a good hold on just about any surface texture or material. One way in which Gaffer Tape differs from how most tapes are used, is that this is a tape designed to also be useful when used for temporary applications. Gaffer Tape is often required to be removed and is not placed for permanence in the case of traveling concerts, performances, events or productions. This is where the natural rubber of quality tapes really shines. Gaffer Tape can be removed without damaging surfaces or leaving a glue layer where it was applied. This is particularly important on cables. A very popular use of Gaffer Tape is to neatly secure temporary cables especially when they cross paths or doorways. It holds the cables in place and prevents them from becoming a trip hazard. Cheap tapes and particularly duct tape leaves a sticky residue. This tacky deposit collects dirt, is gross to touch, discolours cables and makes future rolling and unrolling harder.

Another property of Gaffer Tape which is different from other types, is its matt finish. Gaffer Tape has a surface which is not glossy or especially shiny. This is a desired property of the product as it makes it far less conspicuous. You can tape stages, trusses or any manner of object without drawing undue additional attention to that area. Whether you choose white, black or any colour, a matt finish helps ensure Gaffer Tape is unlike other inferior tape options.

Duct Tape vs Gaffer Tape
Many people will be familiar with duct tape. It is a popular tape especially as it is usually pretty inexpensive. Both duct and gaffer are “cloth” type tapes, made to be torn easily by hand. The popular TV series “MythBusters” spent several hours covering the products properties and potential uses. After all his experiences, host Adam savage had this to say “Gaffer Tape is like duct tape went to college and learnt to do its job”. Duct tape is not very resilient. It becomes brittle and perishes over time. It leaves a sticky residue. It has terrible heat resistance and does not like being in the sun. The adhesive can become slimy when warm and then does not adhere well as it slides off surfaces. Gaffer Tape is far superior as it actually does all the things you think duct tape can, and without the disappointment."

The Tape-iT Gaffer Tape has been manufactured to tear easily. It has a matt finish, so it is inconspicuous with minimal reflectivity. The tape has weather resistant properties. It can handle temperature fluctuations and even get rained on. Superb adhesion qualities make it reliable. Natural rubber makes it grippy without leaving a sticky residue, so it is cable friendly. If you on set and you need something held in place, Gaffer Tape-iT.

SPECIFICATIONS

Tape-iT Gaffer Tape is a heavy cotton cloth pressure-sensitive tape with strong adhesive and tensile properties.

APPLICATIONS: It is used in theatre, film and television productions as wells as during live performances and any other kind of stage work. It is especially popular for cable management.
COATING: LDPE coated cloth that does not reflect light.
THICKNESS: 300 microns
PEEL ADHESION: 12 N/25mm
TACK ROLLING BALL: 22 CM
TENSILE STRENGTH: 14 N/25mm
ELONGATION: 10 %
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE: -30 to +90 degrees Celsius
WEATHER RESISTANCE: Good, 8 hrs
SHELF LIFE: to obtain best performance, use this product within 2 years from date of manufacture and store under normal conditions of 20°C to 30 °C and max. 65% humidity in original packing.

What's in the box
5 x Rolls of Black Gaffer Tape 24mm x 25m