Buying Adhesive Tape: The Mistakes No One Tells You (And How to Avoid Them)
Selecting the right adhesive tape may seem simple, but in the industrial or professional environment, a small mistake can lead to adhesion failure, material waste or even production stoppages.
In this article we tell you the 5 most common mistakes when buying technical adhesive tape and how you can avoid them with practical solutions.
1. Choosing by price instead of performance
Many times, cost is prioritized over functionality. But a cheaper tape may not offer the strength, adhesive, or durability your application needs.
Mistake
Buying a generic tape for a technical application.
Solution
Evaluate key factors like temperature, humidity, surface type, and mechanical stress. Sometimes, a slightly more expensive tape can prevent higher costs in rework or repairs.
2. Do not take into account the type of surface
Not all surfaces behave in the same way: there are low surface energy materials such as polyethylene, or rough surfaces that require special adhesives.
Mistake
Use the same tape for metal, plastic or foam.
Solution
Consult with a technical supplier to ensure compatibility of the adhesive with the material to be bonded.
3. Ignoring environmental conditions
Factors such as exposure to heat, UV rays, moisture or chemicals can prematurely deteriorate the tape.
Mistake
Choosing without considering the final environment.
Solution
Make sure the tape has thermal resistance, UV protection or chemical tolerance, if your application requires it.
4. Do not define if die-cutting or special formatting is required.
Many industries require pre-cut, kitted or part-specific tapes to improve assembly efficiency.
Mistake
Purchase tape on a roll and cut it manually.
Solution
Choose suppliers such as ATyT who offer cut and die cutting to size to save time and avoid mistakes.
5. Do not request samples or advice
The tape may look adequate on the data sheet, but in practice it may fail if not tested first.
Mistake
Relying on generic sheets without prior evidence
Solution
Request free samples or a personalised recommendation based on your actual application. A good supplier will guide you without obligation.
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