Butyl rubber

Pure acrylic

Buyers should also appreciate the longevity of Flex Tape. Once applied, it can withstand extreme temperatures, heavy rains, and harsh weather conditions without deteriorating. This resilience makes it a smart investment for both temporary fixes and long-term solutions. Many customers have reported that their repairs with Flex Tape have held up for years, proving its durability and efficacy.

The control box has two main components: A specialized device that interfaces with the stop light and a sensor that detects signals from the smartphone of an approaching cyclist who has the Bike Connect app. As the cyclist rolls up to the light, the app and the sensor talk to each other, turning the light green more quickly. According to its designers, it can be put together at home with a soldering iron and $200 in parts—although that doesn’t mean that you should try to install one on a neighborhood stop light without permission and assistance from city engineers.

1. Prepare the surface Before applying the tape, make sure the surface is clean and dry. Remove any dirt, grease, or debris from the surface to ensure a proper seal.

Types of Adhesives

In general, though, most types of electrical tape will start to show signs of degradation at around 70°C.

As a full line electrical distributor, we offer a number of tapes from various suppliers. But our hands-down favorite for motor connections is 3M. 3M makes a quality product and offers extensive training support resources, many of which we incorporate in our programs. We prefer the tried and true standard of a cambric base layer, followed by a rubber tape, with a final application of a vinyl tape for protection. There are other newer options to choose from, but we found this to be reliable, and simple, for both low and medium voltage applications.