Product Name
Bron BT-198 | Utility Grade Duct Tape - 7 mil tearability, versatility performance
Brief Description
The Bron BT-198 is a 7 mil utility grade duct tape, featuring a PE-coated cloth backing and a natural rubber adhesive system. It is highly valued for its hand tearability, versatility, and consistent performance across various weather conditions. This product is specifically designed for general maintenance and repair applications, offering reliable solutions for temporary fixes, bundling, sealing, and reinforcing tasks.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Bundling various items and materials.- Patching and mending for temporary repairs.- Protecting surfaces and objects.- Heavy-duty box sealing and carton reinforcement.- Joint sealing and pipe wrapping (temporary).- General maintenance and repair operations (M.R.O.).- Temporary fixes in various environments.- Wire/cable hold down.- Reinforcing weak packaging and securing loose items during transport or storage.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Aerospace/Defense (for general field repairs and utility, historically).- Automotive Service/Repair (for temporary fixes and general maintenance).- Construction/ Building Services (for general maintenance, temporary sealing, bundling, and repairs).- Distributers & Resellers (as a widely stocked general-purpose product).- Electrical Services or Products (for bundling wires and cable hold-down).- General Manufacturing (for maintenance, repair, bundling, and packaging).- Government & Military (for various field repairs and utility applications).- Industrial Supply (as a core utility product).- Logistics (for heavy-duty box sealing, securing, and reinforcing packaging).- Packaging Services or Contractor (for sealing, reinforcing, and securing packages).- Prosumer (for general household, DIY, and temporary repair needs).- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle (for temporary vehicle fixes and general repairs).
Special and Unique Features
- Excellent hand tearability, allowing for quick application without cutting tools.- High versatility for a wide range of utility-grade applications.- Consistent performance in all weather conditions, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.- Conformable to irregular and uneven surfaces, resisting twisting and curling during application.- Good tensile strength for demanding tasks.- Aggressive immediate bond to substrates.- Waterproof backing provides moisture resistance.
Key Properties
- Total Thickness: 7 mil (0.17mm or 0.178mm).- Adhesive Type: Natural Rubber based pressure-sensitive adhesive.- Backing: PE-Coated Cloth (Polyethylene film reinforced with a fabric mesh, often polyester or cotton).- Tensile Strength: Approximately 20-26 lbs per inch.- Adhesion to Steel: Approximately 35-75 oz per inch.- Operating Temperature Range: 40°F to 200°F (4°C to 93°C).- Moisture Resistance: Excellent, with a waterproof backing.- Hand Tearable: Yes.- Conformability: High, conforms well to irregular surfaces.
Surface Compatibility
The Bron BT-198 bonds well to most surfaces, including plastic, metal, wood, glass, and fabric. It can also be used for heavy-duty sealing and reinforcing on cardboard. However, it may have trouble sticking to rough surfaces like concrete and stucco, materials with low surface energy (e.g., Teflon), dirty or oily surfaces, and painted surfaces (where it can leave residue or cause damage upon removal).
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Tape Types: Gaffer's tape (for clean removal), packing tape (for box sealing without fabric layer), foil tape (for heat-resistant HVAC applications), masking tape, electrical tape, specialized stucco tape, All Leak Repair Tape (for permanent watertight seals).- Adhesives and Fasteners: Spray-on adhesives (e.g., 3M Super 77), Velcro (hook and loop fasteners), FiberFix Repair Wrap (resin-based composite for cylindrical repairs), mastic (for permanent HVAC duct sealing), superglue, Gorilla Tape (heavy-duty alternative), string, rope, wire, screws, nuts, and bolts.
Comparison Note
The Bron BT-198 is a reliable utility-grade duct tape, offering a strong balance of hand tearability, versatility, and consistent performance for general maintenance and repair tasks. It is a robust option for a wide array of temporary and general-purpose industrial and commercial applications, providing good adhesion and weather resistance. While highly versatile, it is important to note that as a utility-grade product, it is not designed for permanent, critical applications like sealing HVAC ducts (which require specialized heat-resistant foil tapes or mastic) where long-term exposure to temperature extremes and air pressure can compromise its adhesive properties.
