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Rubber tape

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Created by Ben 555 > 9 months ago, 15 Oct 2013
Ben 555
NSW, 455 posts
15 Oct 2013 8:59PM
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What's the name of the black rubber tape used to secure adj out haul cleats - I asked one of the "team members" at your local hardware store for vulcanised rubber tape and I just got a blank look and "I am not a plumber I just work in the plumbing section"

I understand this as I am not a gynaecologist ........

But I really need to know the name

T 11
TAS, 811 posts
15 Oct 2013 9:27PM
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Could be Rubberweld Marine self amalgamating tape

FormulaNova
WA, 15083 posts
15 Oct 2013 7:26PM
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I think Jaycar sell self-amalgamating tape, if that's what you are after.

Windxtasy
WA, 4017 posts
15 Oct 2013 7:35PM
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Self amalgamating tape.
Bunnings have it in the same section as electrical tape.
I think it's actually silicone.

Subsonic
WA, 3354 posts
15 Oct 2013 10:30PM
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Try in the electrical section, electricians are the tradies that typically use it. If you get the same blank stare, ask them where the tape is

pweedas
WA, 4642 posts
15 Oct 2013 10:33PM
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I think you might be referring to 3M type 23 self amalgamating rubber tape.
3M had the patent on it for years but it ran out a few years back so now anybody can make it, and they do.
There are now several brands but I think the original 3M type 23 is still the best.
It's a bit expensive though.
It's the ducks nuts for all sorts of stuff, although it's original specification was for electrical insulation tape.
It has a rating of about 5000 volts per mm. Not that this would be of much use to you I spose.

Most of the Bunnings staff have never heard of it and generally direct you to the wrong place.
I think you can also get it from some auto parts shops, like SuperCheap auto parts or similar.
It will cost about $15 for a small roll.

Ben 555
NSW, 455 posts
16 Oct 2013 5:36AM
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Thanks will head back today



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