In 1845, a surgeon named Dr. Horace Day made the first crude surgical tape by combining India rubber, pine gum, turpentine, litharge (a yellow lead oxide), and turpentine extract of cayenne pepper and applying that mixture to strips of fabric. It was the first “rubber-based” adhesive and Dr. Day used it in his practice as a surgical plaster. Larger scale manufacturing of similar medical tapes began in 1874 by Robert Wood Johnson and George Seaburg in East Orange, NJ. That company would soon become the Johnson & Johnson Company we know today. Later in 1921, Earle Dickson who bought cotton for Johnson & Johnson noticed that the surgical tape kept falling off his wife Josephine’s fingers after cutting them in the kitchen. He fixed a piece of gauze to some cloth backed tape and the first Band-Aid ® was invented. It took almost 75 years from Dr. Day’s first crude tape until the early 1920’s when the first industrial tape application appeared. The application was electrical tape (although the adhesive was more of a cohesive film than the electrical tape we know today) to prevent wires from shorting. The second major industrial tape application was a result of the rise of the American automobile in the 1920’s. Two-toned automobiles were becoming popular and automakers needed a way to produce clean, sharp paint lines while using the new automatic paint spray gun. They started using the surgical tape that was available but the paint wicked through the cloth backing and caused defective paint jobs. Richard Drew, an engineer at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M) happened to be at a local body shop testing their WetorDry® brand sandpaper in 1925 and he saw the workers struggling to get clean paint lines. He went back to his lab and created a 2-inch wide crimp backed paper tape that became the first “masking tape” for painting. Jumping ahead to 1942 and World War II, Johnson & Johnson developed duct tape to seal canisters and repair equipment for the military. The tape was a basically a polyethylene coated cloth tape with good “quick stick” properties that made it easy to use in the field for emergency repairs. The world never looked back and duct tape can be found in almost any home or toolbox.
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(2) Temperature resistance - 50 ℃ - + 260 ℃;
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CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Black Flex Tape is more than just a temporary fix; it is a reliable tool that can save time, money, and frustration in countless situations. Its versatility makes it applicable to a broad range of repairs, while its easy application allows anyone to tackle home improvement projects with confidence. As we continue to seek products that simplify our lives, Black Flex Tape stands out as a game-changer in the world of home repair. Investing in a roll or two can ensure that you are always prepared for the unexpected, keeping your home safe and functional. So, the next time a leak or tear occurs, remember that Black Flex Tape might just be the solution you need.
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One of the key benefits of safety floor tape is its ability to improve traffic control and guide pedestrians and employees in the right direction. By using different colors and patterns, safety tape can be used to indicate walkways, restricted areas, emergency exits, or hazard zones. This helps to prevent confusion and ensure that people navigate the space safely and efficiently.
