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Duct Tape
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Duct tape is a type of cloth tape that includes a polyethylene top layer to add water resistance to the tape.  Originally developed during World War II as a moisture resistant tape to seal ammunition containers, today duct tape is used for thousands of applications.  In some cases a polyethylene coated cloth duct tape is used to seal duct systems in HVAC, heating venting and air conditioning, applications, however because duct tape can become brittle over time, aluminum foil tapes are probably a better more reliable choice.  As is common with most tapes, duct tape is make in many grades to meet the needs of specific applications.

  • Placeholder ImageEconomy Grade: 7.5 mil (.0075”) - 8 mil (.008”) thick
  • Multi-Purpose Grade: 9 mil (.009”) - 10mil (.010”)
  • Industrial Grade: 11 mil (.011” thick)
  • Heavy Duty Contractor Grade: 12 mil (.012” thick)
  • Military Grade: 12 mil (.012” thick)
  • Premium Grade: 13 mil (.013” thick)
  • Nuclear Grade: 11 mil - 13 mil

In addition to nuclear grade duct tape designed to meet NRC Reg 1.38 and ANSI N45.2.2, duct tape is designed to meet UL 723, Ford automotive tape spec ESB-M3G59-A, ASTM D5486 and Mil Spec PPP-T-60E Type IV, Class 1.  Duct tape is supplied in every conceivable color including woodland green and woodland brown camouflage colors.