Looking to the point of support, durability, and versatility in different industries, braided tapes are an effective and solid answer. These are strong, woven, flexible materials that serve in electrical insulation, textile production, and other areas; they are highly strong and resilient yet in small and convenient packages.
This blog will take you through an overview of what braided tapes are, their different types, their typical uses and what you need to consider when selecting the best tape that meets your particular requirement.
What are Braided Tapes?
Braided tapes Flat, narrow tapes, typically used as an interlacing of several strands of material, e.g. cotton, polyester, nylon or fiberglass, into a strong, pliable structure. This braiding improves the mechanical strength as well as flexibility of the tape.
Key Features:
Braided tapes find their applications in such industries as electrical, automotive, aerospace, garment manufacturing etc. Some of the main features are as follows:
- Horizontal and flexible structure.
- Good tensile strength.
- Resistant to high temperature (depending on material).
- Come in different widths and materials.
- Fray and abrasion resistant.
Popular Braided Tapes
There are several types of braided tapes, depending on the materials and the purpose:
- Cotton Braided Tapes
- Natural and soft.
- Ideally suited to garment trims, shoelaces and light duty bindings.
- Polyester Braided Tapes
- Powerful, light and strong.
- Outdoor and industrial applications.
- Nylon Braided Tapes
- Very good flexibility, abrasion resistance.
- Automotive and marine grade applications.
- Fiberglass Braided Tapes
- Good thermal resistance.
- An excellent choice of insulation in electricity and high-temperature areas.
Uses of Braided Tapes
Braided tapes may have a large number of different applications due to their strength and flexibility:
- Electrical Insulation: Insulation of wires and cables against heat, abrasion and interference.
- Garment and Textile Industry: Applied in the creation of trims, straps as well as decorative linings.
- Automotive Wiring: Bundling and protecting complicated wiring harnesses.
- Aerospace and Defense: High performance braids in heat and vibration resistance.
- DIY and Crafting: Fashionable and high-quality material to work at home.
Choosing a Braided Tape
When choosing braided tapes to suit your requirement, the following are some of the factors that you need to look at:
- Material: Select by use (e.g., cotton to be soft, fiberglass to resist heat)
- Width and Thickness: thickness and width can be decided according to the availability of spaces and the strength you need in your project.
- Environment: Will the tape be subjected to heat, chemicals, UV rays or moisture? The environmental conditions are significant in material performance.
- Compliance: Assure that the product, when used in applicable applications, addresses safety, durability, and performance requirements, particularly when used in an industrial or regulated environment.
Conclusion
Braided tapes combine strength, flexibility and reliability in a perfect mix, from industrial to decorative applications. In insight: Insulating cables, providing structure to clothing, reinforcing a product against wear and tear are only a few applications where the right tape can make all the difference.
National Ropes has a wide variety of braided tapes made to order in various materials and specifications to suit the needs of many industries. With our value towards durability and customer satisfaction we will provide you with the best product to suit your application.
