Compare self-fusing silicone tape against other tape technologies.
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| Tape Features | Self Fusing Silicone Rubber Tape | Butyl Rubber Tape | Vinyl Electrical Tape | Duct Tape |
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| Material Composition | Silicone Rubber | Butyl Rubber | Vinyl | Polyethelyne |
| Bond Method | Self-fusion | Self-amalgamating | Rubber-resin adhesive | Pressure sensitive adhesive |
| Temperature Rating | -65°F to 500°F | 0°F to 200°F | 0°F to 220°F | -40°F to 180°F |
| Ultraviolet Resistance (UV) | Excellent | Poor | Good | Varies by type. Typically poor. |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | Good | Poor | Poor |
| Voltage Rating | 400V / mil | 85.7V / mil | 85.7V / mil | Not rated |
| Removal Process | Removed by blade. Leaves no residue | Removed by picking or chipping away. Leaves moderate residue. | Removed by blade or unwinding. Leaves moderate residue. | Removed by blade or unwinding. Leaves significant residue. |
| Surface Application | Designed to be used on objects that can be wrapped. | Can only be used on objects that can be wrapped. | Designed to be used on objects that can be wrapped. | Can be applied to flat surfaces or wrapped. |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Varies by type. Typically poor. | Varies by type. Typically poor. |
| Apply Underwater | Yes | Yes | No | No |
