Why You Would Use A Self-Fusing Electrical Tape Rubber Tape Back to list

Apr . 29, 2024 17:12

Here at Swift, we stock a number of different electrical tapes. Some are adhesive, some are not and somewhere in the middle are our self-fusing tapes. These don't stick to surfaces but they do stick to themselves.

In this post, we'll briefly explain why you would use a self-fusing electrical tape and the typical applications for them.

What Is A Self-Fusing Tape?

Self fusing tape is a type of self-adhesive tape that can be used for emergency or temporary repairs to electrical wires, plumbing and hoses.

The tape fuses or seals itself to create a waterproof and airtight layer when stretched and wrapped around objects.

To use the tape, simply stretch it around the material you are trying to repair. As you wrap the tape in a circular motion, it begins to seal and “fuse” itself to the material. The most common forms of self-fusing / self-amalgamating tapes are made of silicone rubber (though other types also exist). They are designed to create a strong, seamless, rubbery, waterproof, and electrically insulating layer.

Why Would You Use A Self-Fusing Tape Instead of a Adhesive Tape?

Self-fusing electrical tape is stretchy and can wrap around a wire junction and still grab the insulation to either side. This helps keep the tape in place. Regular tape is likely to get stiff, lose adhesion, and slide away from the joint, leaving it exposed.
Self-fusing rubber tape is a type of self-adhesive tape that can be used for emergency or temporary repairs to electrical wires, plumbing and hoses. The tape fuses or seals itself to create a waterproof and airtight layer when stretched and wrapped around objects.
Over time, the adhesive on many tapes lose their effectiveness. Factors like temperature changes, physical stress, and exposure to direct sunlight impact them over time.

J50 High-voltage EPR Rubber Tape

It’s waterproof and airtight when stretched and wrapped around objects.
Less preparation is required. With an adhesive tape, the rules of any adhesive apply: surface must be cleaned. With a self-fusing tape, this is less important as the tape will onyl be sticking to itself.

Our Self-Fusing Tape Range.

We are pleased to stock a number of different self-fusing tapes. All are electrically insulating though some are often used for sealing work (e.g. fixing a leaking hose) in addition to electrical applications.

You can read a quick summary of each of our main types below or click here to browse our full range.

What makes electrical tape different from other adhesive tapes?