Strong adhesive tapes seal well but can be inflexible, making them less suitable for high-movement, high-friction applications such as shipping or automotive construction. During transport, rough package surfaces can damage the seals on neighboring packages. High-friction surfaces like conveyor belts and rails can also catch packaging, causing damage.

In the automotive industry, traditional tapes are not flexible enough to stretch with moving pieces, tearing and causing excess noise. Sound deadening UHMW and flock tapes are flexible, durable, and low-friction tapes that resist tearing and reduce noises associated with rubbing and vibration. These tapes provide the adhesion strength needed for demanding industrial jobs while gliding over surfaces and minimizing abrasion.

UHMW Tape:

• Low-friction polyethylene tape adheres strongly and creates a slick surface.
• Used in cars to reduce rattle and vibration noise between components.
• Moves silently with the car while also maintaining a firm hold.
• Commonly used in shipping to reduce friction on guard rails and conveyor belts, preventing product damage during transport.
• Highly chemical resistant and can withstand extreme temperatures.
• Versatile and durable low-noise option due to strength and sound deadening properties.

Flock Tape:

• Fiber-lined adhesive tape commonly used in the automotive industry.
• Fibers attach to a plastic adhesive tape, acting as a buffer between a car’s metal, plastic, and glass components to minimize rattling and vibrations during movement and lower the overall noise in the car’s interior.
• Can be applied to metal parts in the dashboard, center console, and even the seat belt clip for noise reduction and protection.
• Used in jewelry boxes and car dashboard displays for its velvet finish.

Adherex’s commitment to quality is found in more than just the strength of our tapes. Adherex’s sound deadening UHMW and flocking tapes withstand the toughest industrial demands to minimize squeaking, rattling, and vibrations in a variety of applications.

UHMW tape creates a low-friction surface that resists chemical corrosion and extreme temperatures on car parts, industrial rails, and ramps.

Flock tape shields car interiors from damage and noise, creating a comfortable environment for owners, and is also a reliable aesthetic option for everything from vehicles to jewelry boxes.

Whatever your use case, Adherex’s specialists will help you find the best sound deadening tape option for a professional look, a noiseless space, and protection from wear and tear.

Are sound deadening tapes as strong as traditional tapes?

UHMW sound deadening tapes hold as strong as traditional adhesive tapes while offering a low-friction surface.

What is flock tape and what is it used for?

Flock tape is a fiber-lined tape used to control rattling and vibrations in car interiors, and to provide an attractive, velvety finish in certain applications.

Are UHMW tapes effective in harsh conditions?

UHMW tapes are resistant to harsh chemical exposure and extreme temperatures.

Understanding the shelf life of adhesive tapes requires some consideration and management on the part of distributors, shippers, and manufacturers. Industrial buyers may purchase dozens or even hundreds of rolls of tape at once and must think about how to best manage shelf life. Custom tapes and other specialty packaging products can have long lead times due to the manufacturing process, which further complicates the shelf life of adhesive tapes.