If you are considering technical tapes for the first time or your currently using tape or alternative product that is less effective than it could be - Castle have put together a quick and easy beginners guide to help find the right tape and solution whatever the application! If our guide doesn't help you find the information that you need, why not give our team a call on - Nottingham - 0115 939 6061 or Walsall - 0192 626664.

2. WE DON’T JUST SELL YOU A PRODUCT
We are dedicated technical specialists with problem solving expertise and a passion for the products that we
supply. We are driven to provide the most suited product for any application, every time.
FINDING THE RIGHT TAPE
When our Area Sales Managers come to visit you or your site to discuss and assess the need for technical tapes,
there is a large number of considerations which dictate which tape is most suited to any one application. In this
guide we will cover the different elements that need to be considered in the initial stages of any job.
WHO IS THIS GUIDE AIMED AT?
If you are considering technical tapes for the first time or your currently using tape or alternative product that is
less effective than it could be - Castle have put together a quick and easy beginners guide to help find the right
solution whatever the application!

3.  Adhesion on HSE (polar) substrates
 Adhesion on LSE (non-polar) substrates
 Adhesion on rough surfaces
 Tack
 Immediate v ultimate adhesion
 Shear resistance (static/dynamic)
 Tensile strength
 (cold) shock resistance
 Solvents
 Humidity
 Water
 Plasticiser
 UV and sunlight
 Ageing
 Die-cuttability
 Edge picking
 Hand tearability
 Tensile strength/elongation
 Elasticity/stiffness
 Repositionability
 Residue-free removability
 Temperature resistance (short
term / long term)
 Resistance to cold
 Shear resistance at elevated
temperatures
 Thickness
 Thickness compensation
 Electrical insulation
 Colour
 Transparency
 Outgassing/fogging
 Smell
Here is a comprehensive list of elements our experts consider when finding the right solution for you

4. • What are the substrates the tape is being bonded to?
• Are they painted or powder coated? matt or gloss finish for paper?
• Is the tape going through high temperatures e.g. a powder coat oven?
• Is the tape bearing any weight e.g. holding up a sign
• Is the tape being applied indoors or outdoors
• Are there any uneven surfaces or gap filling required?
• What Colour tape is required?
• How many metres do you require?
• Do you use sachets or 1 litre cleaner?

5. • Replaces welds, rivets and mechanical fixings
• Reduces stress points as no holes need to be made
• Increases tensile strength
• Levels uneven surfaces
• Works as a seal
• Shock absorbent
• Noise dampening
• Fast application process
• Healthy clean production environment
• Invisible fastening & mounting

6. Bradley Street,
Sandiacre
Nottingham
NG10 5AH
T: 0115 939 6061
E: Nottingham@thecastlegroup.co.uk
Eldon Street,
Walsall
WS1 2JP
T: 01922 626664
E: sales@thecastlegroup.co.uk
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