Product Name
Bron BT-260 Professional Grade Gaffer’s Tape - Fluorescent Colors Black-Light & UV Glowing
Brief Description
The Bron BT-260 is a professional-grade gaffer's tape featuring vibrant fluorescent colors that are black-light and UV reactive, designed to glow brilliantly under UV lighted conditions. This heavy-duty, pressure-sensitive cloth tape offers strong adhesion for temporary applications while ensuring clean, residue-free removal from most surfaces. It is made with a durable cloth backing, typically cotton or a cotton-poly blend, and a natural rubber or synthetic rubber adhesive.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Securing cables, wires, and extension cords to floors and walls to prevent tripping hazards.- Marking stage positions, spike marks for actors, equipment placement, and set boundaries in theater, film, and live event productions.- Creating highly visible floor markings, emergency exit warnings, and safety zones, especially in low-light or dark environments.- Enhancing visual effects and ambiance for glow parties, themed events, haunted houses, and escape rooms.- Color-coding equipment, cables, and gear for quick identification and organization.- Temporary affixing of props, backdrops, gels to lighting rigs, and other items to various surfaces.- DIY projects, art installations, and creative decorations where UV-reactive colors are desired.- Bookbinding and temporary repairs.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Special Effects/ Scenic Design- Film, Television, and Theater Production- Live Event and Concert Production- Photography and Studio Filming- Colleges & Universities (especially theater and film departments)- Hospitality (for conventions and events)- Retail, Retail Stores (for product sales and in-store displays)- Sign & Display (for temporary signage and marking)- Electrical Services or Products (for cable management and identification)- Industrial Supply (as a general-purpose professional tape)- Prosumer (for personal projects, parties, and home applications)- Construction/ Building Services (for specific marking and safety applications)- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle (for road case identification)- Logistics (for color-coding gear)- Artist, Artisan (for creative and performance art)
Special and Unique Features
- **Fluorescent & UV Reactive:** Glows brightly under black-light and UV light, making it highly visible in dark environments.- **Non-Reflective Matte Finish:** Minimizes glare and light reflection, crucial for film, photography, and stage lighting.- **Residue-Free Removal:** Designed to be removed cleanly without leaving sticky residue or damaging most surfaces.- **Hand-Tearable:** Can be easily torn by hand both lengthwise and widthwise, eliminating the need for cutting tools.- **Durable Cloth Backing:** Made with a strong fabric backing (cotton or poly-blend) for durability and resistance to wear and tear.- **Water and Abrasion Resistant:** Maintains integrity in various conditions, including heavy foot traffic and moisture.- **Conformable:** Flexible enough to adhere well to irregular and curved surfaces without twisting or curling.
Key Properties
- **Adhesive Type:** Natural rubber or synthetic rubber-based, pressure-sensitive.- **Backing Material:** Vinyl (PVC) coated cotton cloth or similar fabric.- **Finish:** Low-gloss, matte, non-reflective.- **Temperature Resistance:** Standard-grade gaffer tape can withstand temperatures from approximately -31°F to 176°F (-35°C to 80°C), with some premium grades resisting up to 300°F (149°C).- **Tensile Strength:** High, typically around 32-42 lbs/inch of width for professional grades.- **Adhesion to Steel:** Approximately 48-66 oz/inch of width.- **Thickness:** Around 11.5-12 mils (0.292-0.305 mm).- **Colors:** Available in various fluorescent colors such as blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, and purple.
Surface Compatibility
The Bron BT-260 gaffer's tape is compatible with a wide variety of surfaces, including:- Floors (wood, concrete, carpet, glazed tile, vinyl)- Walls (painted walls, drywall, wallpaper - with caution on delicate or aged paint)- Metals (steel, aluminum)- Plastics- Glass- Fabric and cloth (backdrops, costumes, seat coverings)- Cables and wires- Equipment cases and film canisters- Irregular and curved surfacesFor best results, surfaces should be smooth, clean, dry, non-porous, and free from dust, oil, and other contaminants.
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Standard Gaffer Tape:** For applications where fluorescent/UV properties are not required.- **Duct Tape:** While similar in appearance, duct tape has a stronger, more permanent adhesive that often leaves residue and can damage surfaces upon removal. It is generally not recommended as a direct substitute for gaffer tape in professional settings.- **Electrical Tape:** Used for electrical insulation, not typically for general bundling or marking where clean removal is critical. It can leave residue.- **Masking Tape:** Less durable and has weaker adhesion, primarily used for painting.- **Velcro Cable Ties / Rip-Tie Rip-Wrap:** Reusable alternatives for cable management that leave no residue.- **Cable Covers / Floor Cord Covers:** For more permanent or heavy-duty cable management solutions.- **String, Rope, Wire:** For temporary tying or securing, but lack adhesive properties.- **Gorilla Tape:** A brand of heavy-duty tape, often with stronger adhesion than standard duct tape, but also likely to leave residue.- **Silicone Compression Tape:** Self-fusing tape for sealing and repairs, but not for general temporary adhesion.
Comparison Note
The Bron BT-260 Professional Grade Gaffer’s Tape stands out from standard gaffer tapes due to its specialized fluorescent and UV-glowing properties, making it indispensable for applications requiring high visibility under black-light or in low-light conditions. Unlike duct tape, it is engineered with a cloth backing and a rubber-based adhesive that provides strong temporary hold without leaving sticky residue or damaging surfaces upon removal. Its matte finish prevents glare, a critical advantage over shiny tapes in production environments. While more expensive than duct tape, its specific features, ease of use (hand-tearable), and clean removal justify its cost for professional and creative applications.
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