BluOx Heavyweight 17 mil Duct Tape High Performance High Durability Temperature Resistant Extra-Strong

Product Name

BluOx Heavyweight 17 mil Duct Tape High Performance High Durability Temperature Resistant Extra-Strong

Brief Description

BluOx Heavyweight 17 mil Duct Tape is a premium, industrial-grade adhesive tape engineered for demanding applications. It is characterized by its exceptional strength, superior durability, and high performance across a wide range of temperatures. With a robust 17 mil thickness, it offers an extra-strong adhesive bond, making it a reliable choice for rigorous tasks.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Heavy-duty repairs and patching- Sealing and seaming- Bundling and reinforcing- HVAC duct sealing for metal, fiberglass, and flexible ducts- Surface protection- Shot blasting- Temporary automotive and truck repairs, such as securing broken windows, reattaching damaged mirrors, or fixing tears in seats- Cable and cord management- Waterproof packaging for export shipments- Repairing cracks in gutters, roof valleys, eaves, and around chimneys or vent stacks- Fixing gouges and tears in trailer panels, shipping containers, metal buildings, and mobile homes

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Construction/ Building Services- General Manufacturing- Logistics- Automotive Service/Repair- Metal Fabrication- Packaging Services or Contractor- Prosumer (DIY enthusiasts, craftsmen)- Government & Military

Special and Unique Features

- Exceptional 17 mil thickness for superior durability- High performance and high durability for demanding tasks- Temperature resistant, maintaining performance across a wide range of hot and cold conditions- Extra-strong adhesive backing for secure bonds- Boasts superior adhesion to steel- Waterproof, capable of sticking wet, dry, underwater, and in high humidity environments- Easy to tear by hand, eliminating the need for cutting tools- Features a quiet unwind for smooth and discreet application- Can remove cleanly without leaving residue in certain applications- Flexible design that stretches and conforms with ease to various shapes- Durable, waterproof backing ensures long-lasting repairs

Key Properties

- Thickness: 17 mil (carrier and adhesive)- Adhesive Type: Natural rubber-based adhesive- Carrier/Backing: Polyethylene-coated cloth scrim- High adhesion and holding power- Excellent water resistance- Wide service/operating temperature range- Abrasion and stress resistant backing- Conforms well to uneven surfaces

Surface Compatibility

- A wide variety of surfaces- Pipes- Wood- Plastic- Fabric- Metal, including HVAC ducts, trailer panels, shipping containers, and metal buildings- Fiberglass ducts- Flexible ducts- Uneven surfaces

Known backups / known substitutes

- 3M 6969 Extra Heavy Duty Duct Tape (10.7 mil)- Nashua 2280 General Purpose Duct Tapes (9 mil)- Shurtape heavy duty duct tapes, such as PC 657- Other industrial-grade 17 mil premium duct tapes like IRON GRIP® 17-mil Premium Duct Tape (AC617)- Nashua 360-17 Foil Butyl Rubber Tape (17 mil, specifically for HVAC sealing)- Flex Super Wide Duct Tape- WOD DTC10 Advanced Strength Industrial Grade Duct Tape (10.2 mil)

Comparison Note

BluOx Heavyweight 17 mil Duct Tape is positioned as an ultimate heavy-duty solution, distinguished by its substantial 17 mil thickness and superior adhesion to steel, often surpassing other heavy-duty duct tapes on the market. Despite its robust performance, it maintains user-friendly characteristics like being easy to tear by hand. Its combination of strength, durability, and temperature resistance makes it particularly well-suited for the most demanding and rigorous applications where standard tapes or even less robust heavy-duty options may not suffice.