03.12.2021

Removing Lint When You Don’t Have a Lint Roller

Have a big job for a lint

roller, but worried the one you already have on hand just won’t cut it?

Missing a lint roller altogether?

No matter what your lint-roller situation, we’ve got you covered. And

the good news is, all this project takes is two ingredients you probably have at

home: a paint roller and some (ideally good quality) duct tape.

The process of making your very own, super-powered lint roller is simple

— just wrap the tape, sticky side out, around any paint roller, and then get to work

on your clothes, couch, or virtually any other fabric you can dream up.

Masking tape, painter’s tape, or basically anything you have on hand

will work, too. On a big or small roller. You’ll want to make sure to spot test

first, especially if you’re using it on something nice, since sometimes cheap duct

tape can leave gummy residue on fabric.

3 Reasons to Use Your Super-Powered Lint Roller

1. When you don’t have a lint roller at all

The super-powered lint roller is a perfect option if in a pinch if you

can’t seem to find your existing lint roller or you don’t have one.

2. Cleaning up a big, hairy mess

If you’re a pet owner (or live with a human who sheds), you know what it

’s like to discover big, hairy messes in unexpected places. (Gross.) These heavy-

duty or everyday hair-ridden scenarios are where your super-powered roller will come

in extra handy. It’ll do a better job of picking up lots of hair, without having to

tear and twist off a half a dozen sticky sheets from your disposable roller.

3. Precise rolling of a large area
If you don’t have time to pore over every inch of your interview suit

with the tiny lint roller you have on hand before you leave, a larger roller that

covers more surface area will pack a stronger punch, leaving you ample time to finish

your skincare routine before jetting out the door.

Is Your Business Using the Right Packaging Tape?

There are two primary types of

packing tape that are used to

seal cartons: plastic pressure-sensitive tape and paper water-activated tape. Each

has different physical properties, methods of application, appearance, and

performance. It is important that companies go beyond simple decision drivers like

cost and availability, and consider how these attributes can impact their

operations.Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Tape

Plastic pressure-sensitive tape (PST) is what is referred to as a “surface

mount” type of tape. This [url=http://www.tianbofirst.com/packing-tape/carton-

sealing-tape/]carton sealing tape[/url] is manufactured by applying a dry adhesive to

a plastic film. Both the adhesive, which can have many different strength

formulations, and the film, which comes in a variety of widths, are petroleum-based

materials.


Pressure-sensitive tape is generally applied with a hand-held “tape gun.”

The pressure applied after the tape is dispensed, typically with the fingers or palm

as a follow up, causes the tape to adhere to the surface of the carton.


Plastic pressure-sensitive tape can be further divided into moving tape and

shipping tape or packaging tape.

Moving Tape


Moving tape generally does not have to be as strong or adhere as

well as shipping tape for a few reasons. First, cartons used in a move from one

location to another tend to be handled fewer times than product shipments –

potentially just being carried onto a moving truck at the point of origin and off the

truck at the destination – so the tape has to endure less stress.


Second, there is minimal risk of theft during a move, as cartons

tend to be in the care of the same crew from start to finish. And finally, the person

who receives the carton is often the one who sealed it. Consequently, there are not

many negative repercussions if the condition of the seal is not optimal on arrival.
What is electrical tape made of?

The key properties of a reliable and trustworthy electrical

insulating tape are that it

must:

act as an effective insulator against electricity, protecting circuitry and

users by not conducting current easily


be heat-resistant and fireproof to a reasonable degree for the application it

’s being used in


be flexible, user-friendly and easy to apply to a range of wires, circuits

and connections (often in relatively tight spaces)


By far the most common material for electrical tape these days is vinyl, but

we’ll investigate more materials and their uses in a later section. For now, we’ll

take a closer look at some of the general properties of insulating tape listed above,

and how best to use it to make the most of those key attributes.
Does electrical tape conduct electricity?


When used properly, electrical tape should act as an insulator - that is to

say, it should protect against transfer of any electrical current passing through the

wires to people or components potentially coming into contact with them. As such,

properly rated and applied insulating tape should NOT conduct electricity.
How to use electrical insulation tape


Electrical tape is most commonly used in DIY applications for making repairs

and joins to smaller wires. As we’ll outline in more detail below, it should not be

used for major repairs to very badly damaged wires, or on its own for creating

permanent connections in junction boxes, light switches, or wiring outlets.
In these sorts of high-demand, potentially high-temperature environments,

insulating tape should only be used in conjunction with purpose-made wire nuts and

other connector tools for a safer and more secure fix. Furthermore, electrical tape

shouldn’t be used as a standalone repair for damaged or unspliced wires in close

proximity to soft furnishings or other flammable materials
Can electrical tape catch fire?


Although most reputable brands of electrical tape will have decent thermal

properties (generally to cope with temperatures up to around 80 degrees Celsius),

many varieties of insulation tape are indeed flammable if they’re allowed to get hot

enough. The likelihood of combustion is usually reasonably low if it’s used sensibly

and in the environment for which it was designed, but this will depend entirely on

the application in question and the type of tape being used.


Several varieties of electrical insulating tape have much more advanced

heat-resistant properties than others. We’ll highlight some of the more specialised

types in subsequent sections.
What can I use instead of electrical tape?
There are various alternatives to electrical tape available, with the most

popular options including wire connectors (or ‘wire nuts’) and heat-shrink tubing.

Wire nuts are typically insulated plastic caps with internal threading that are

designed to be twisted on to the ends of stripped wires.


Heat shrinks are very commonly found on wires in smaller electrical

components and circuits, but they’re not usually used in household or industrial

applications where the wire gauge tends to be much larger.


Other types of adhesive tapes are not generally recommended as a substitute

for electrical tape when in direct contact with wiring or circuitry, as they’re

designed for other applications and tend to lack sufficient thermal or insulating

properties for electrical use, which can mean they quickly become unsafe if deployed

incorrectly.
Can you use electrical tape to insulate wire?


One of the main purposes and most common uses of electrical tape worldwide is

to insulate and protect wires and other connections. However, it’s worth noting that

in many applications, simply twisting wires together and sealing with electrical tape

alone is deemed an unsuitable splicing method for meeting stringent safety standards.


Wire nuts are often required in addition to insulating tape for achieving a

fully code-compliant setup, so always check any regulations that might apply to the

job in question.


Furthermore, always be aware that despite the impressive dielectric

performance of many purpose-manufactured electrical

tapes, very few materials are always 100% non-conductive under the right

combination of circumstances. Given enough voltage and current, a short enough path

to ground and in the right/wrong environmental conditions, even the most specialised

electrical tape types could potentially conduct enough current to cause serious harm.


Be vigilant of the potential limitations of insulating tapes when used

incorrectly or unsafely, and always shut down all circuits to the fullest extent

possible before commencing any kind of repair or maintenance work on them.
Electrical Tape vs Duct Tape


It’s very important, when dealing with electrical circuitry, to acknowledge

and understand the key differences between an electrical tape and duct tape:


Duct tape is a widely available pressure-sensitive hybrid sticky tape,

generally made from a cloth backing coated with a thin layer of polyethylene or

similar flexible plastic


The main aim of duct tape is to provide a flexible high-tack layer that will

adhere reasonably well to a very wide range of surfaces, and provide a degree of

moisture resistance (although it is not technically ‘waterproof’ to any significant

degree)


Although it may technically offer slightly more protection against exposed

wires than no covering at all, cloth

duct tape is NOT an electrical insulating material and is entirely unsuitable

for proper protection against live current


Duct tape is flammable if allowed to heat up to any significant extent


Duct tape is not especially durable and will degrade relatively quickly in

adverse conditions (ironically, it’s not especially suitable for duct work for this

reason) when compared to most specialist electrical tapes


Electrical tape is generally made of a stretchy vinyl/PVC material designed

to offer better insulation against current


While all tapes will eventually shift or degrade in especially challenging

environments, proper electrical insulating tape from a reputable brand (such as 3M)

tends to perform far better in the long-run against adverse weather conditions,

changing temperatures, moisture ingress and chemical corrosion
Is duct tape safe to use as electrical tape?


As we can see from the bullet points above, duct tape is a multi-purpose

utility product and is absolutely NOT a suitable substitute for purpose-made

insulating tapes where electricity is concerned.


Electrical tape is specifically designed and produced for meeting the day-

to-day needs of electricians, and is the only appropriate choice when an adhesive

tape is required in an electrical context - duct tape, or any other kind of adhesive

tape for that matter, will not do the job safely.

Different types of electrical insulation tape, colours, materials, and their

uses.
There are a large number of electrical tape types sold on today’s market,

with a wide variety of intended uses, key attributes, materials, colours and sizes on

offer. As with most such products, the best kind to use will be entirely dependent on

the scenario and the job you expect it to perform.


In this section, we’ll go over some of the different kinds of electrical

tape and what sorts of applications they’re most commonly found in.

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