Adhesives, Sealants & Tapes

Adhesive or glue is any substance that can be applied to one or two surfaces or two items to bind or seal them together and resists their separation. Adhesive consists of different chemical compositions such as acrylic adhesive, epoxy adhesive, silicone adhesives and rubber and contact adhesives.

What is Adhesive Used For?

Adhesives are used whenever two or more surfaces need to be affixed to one another and are used in the home, workplace for repair and manufacturing. Branded adhesives or glues like Loctite and Super Glue with fast drying and strong adhesion properties are often used to fix broken items in the home. Adhesives can be in a solution or solid form such as Hot Melt glue which is dispensed using a Hot Melt applicator gun.

Adhesive can also be used on surfaces as a protective coating against contaminants, corrosion and rust. Potting compounds are used to encapsulate electronic components for protection against environmental and mechanical damage.

What are Sealants?

Sealants are similar to adhesives but their main purpose is to provide a barrier or fill a void in order to protect against the flow of fluid, gas or air. Sealants can be in liquid, semi-solid or foam form and consist of a single chemical or two chemicals which have to be mixed together. When sealants are applied they undergo a process of hardening called curing.

What is a Sealant Used For?

Sealants are used to provide a barrier against the flow of liquid, gas or air on porous surfaces and in both small and large cavities. Some sealants are designed work with specific materials. Silicone sealants can be used with a wide range of different materials. Plumbers putties are used in plumbing to seal pipe points. Foam sealant is injected into larger spaces using an applicator or gun with a nozzle, the foam then expands to fill the entire cavity.

What Are Adhesive Tapes?

Adhesive tapes comprise of a carrier made from paper, plastic, cloth or foam backed with an adhesive film. Some tapes are double sided with adhesive on both sides. Tapes can be loaded on to tape dispensers for quick and accurate application.

What is Adhesive Tape Used For?

Adhesive tape is used to join parts together using a sticky chemical bond. Office tape, foam tape and duct tape is often used in the home and workplace. Decorators use masking tape to protect surfaces from paint. Plumbers use PTFE tape for sealing pipe threads and electricians use insulation tape to cover wires and cables.

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Tesa 4613 Duct Tape, 50m x 72mm, Grey

RS Stock No. 249-8518
Mfr. Part No. 04613-00042-00

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MYR68.04

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3M SW TAPE 610 Black Polycoated 18.3m Adhesive Anti-slip Tape

RS Stock No. 335-428
Mfr. Part No. 7100011625

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MYR1,704.66

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DUCK TAPE Duck Tape 222150 Duct Tape, 20m x 50mm, Clear, Gloss Finish

RS Stock No. 238-5560
Mfr. Part No. 222150

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MYR53.88

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Loctite Loctite 243 Blue Threadlocking Adhesive, 10 ml, 2 h Cure Time

RS Stock No. 693-848
Mfr. Part No. LOCTITE® 243

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MYR105.46

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30m Magnetic Tape, Adhesive Back, 1.5mm Thickness

RS Stock No. 667-3985
Mfr. Part No. FM663

1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)

MYR128.47

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3M VALUE DUCT 1900 Scotch 1900 Duct Tape, 50m x 50mm, Silver

RS Stock No. 727-1303
Mfr. Part No. 1900

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MYR49.13

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VELCRO® Fire retardant Reclosable Fastener

RS Stock No. 198-5443
Mfr. Part No. VEL-OW64567

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MYR1,284.93

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Tesa 51408 Orange Masking Tape 19mm x 33m

RS Stock No. 436-2778
Mfr. Part No. 51408-00088-00

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MYR259.32

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Tesa 4163 Black Soft PVC Electrical Insulation Tape, 30mm x 33m

RS Stock No. 277-5073
Mfr. Part No. 04163-00007-02

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MYR44.85

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3M Scotch 5419 Yellow Polyimide Film Electrical Tape, 25mm x 33m

RS Stock No. 763-8829
Mfr. Part No. 5419 25mm x 33m

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MYR768.66

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Brady 104319 Black/White 30.48m Floor Tape

RS Stock No. 288-1726
Mfr. Part No. 104319

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MYR428.79

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3M Safety Walk 613 18.3m Anti-slip Hazard Tape

RS Stock No. 201-6926
Mfr. Part No. 61350

1 Box of 2

MYR1,040.52

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Velcro Black Hook Tape, 20mm x 5m

RS Stock No. 618-8869
Mfr. Part No. EB88020330118264

1 Reel of 1

MYR66.27

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3M Scotch 766 Black, Yellow Vinyl 33m Lane Marking Tape, 0.13mm Thickness

RS Stock No. 399-7575
Mfr. Part No. 766

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MYR77.50

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DUCK TAPE Duck Tape 222227 Duct Tape, 25m x 50mm, Black, Gloss Finish

RS Stock No. 238-5565
Mfr. Part No. 222227

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MYR35.07

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3M Temflex Black Vinyl Electrical Tape, 19mm x 20m

RS Stock No. 246-9551
Mfr. Part No. 3M 165 black 19mm x 20m

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MYR16.40

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RS PRO Sealant Gun 400ml

RS Stock No. 915-8993

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MYR253.45

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3M Adhesive Sealant 760UV Grey Sealant Paste 600 ml Cartridge

RS Stock No. 146-3189
Mfr. Part No. 3M 760 grey 600ml

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MYR162.34

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3M Black Reclosable Fastener, 25.4mm x 45.7m

RS Stock No. 244-3058
Mfr. Part No. SJ3550CF 25X45.7

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MYR3,332.73

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3M 764 White Polyvinyl Chloride 1296in Vinyl Tape, 0.125mm Thickness

RS Stock No. 285-3956
Mfr. Part No. 7000144707

1 Box of 24

MYR1,034.99

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