Bron BT-279 AV Cord Tape, Hand-Tearable, Strong Bond, Waterproof and Clean Removal for tieing down Audio-Video Cables

Product Name

- Bron BT-279 AV Cord Tape

Brief Description

Bron BT-279 AV Cord Tape is a high-quality, hand-tearable gaffer tape specifically engineered for the audio/visual industry. It provides a strong bond for securing cables and equipment, offers clean removal without leaving sticky residue, and features a matte finish to prevent light reflection.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Temporarily fixing and holding wires and cables in place- Securing microphone wires to floors, baseboards, or walls in studios and on stages- Masking and marking stage equipment, floors, and film sets- Splicing floor protection- Color coding and identification of cables and equipment- Cable management in professional production environments, concerts, film sets, theaters, and live events- Spine binding

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Special Effects/ Scenic Design (including film, television, theater, and live event productions)- Prosumer (for home studio setups and personal AV cable management)

Special and Unique Features

- Hand-tearable for easy application without tools- Clean removal, leaving no sticky residue or damage to surfaces or cords- Matte finish to eliminate reflection from lighting and photography- Conformable to irregular surfaces- High adhesion for secure temporary holding- Waterproof and weather-resistant

Key Properties

- Adhesive: Natural Rubber/Resin based- Backing: PE Coated Cloth (Polyethylene coated cloth)- Total Thickness: 11.8 mil (or 11.4 mils +/- 1.0 mils for similar AV cable tape)- Tensile Strength: High (31 lbs per inch for similar AV cable tape)- Adhesion to Steel: 27 oz per inch (for similar AV cable tape)- Temperature Resistance: Can withstand -31°F to 176°F (standard-grade gaffer tape)- Low visibility

Surface Compatibility

- Cables and wires (audio, video, electrical)- Floors (wood, concrete, stage floors)- Walls and baseboards- Stage equipment and sets- Various surfaces where temporary adhesion and clean removal are critical

Known backups / known substitutes

- Other brands of AV Cord Gaff Tape (e.g., Pro Tapes Pro Gaff Premium Gaffer's Tape)- General Gaffer Tape (though BT-279 is specifically designed for AV)- Zip ties (for bundling, but not for securing to surfaces)- Cable path tape or tunnel tape

Comparison Note

Bron BT-279 AV Cord Tape is superior to standard duct tape and electrical tape for AV applications due to its clean removal, which prevents damage to surfaces and equipment and avoids sticky residue. Unlike shiny duct tape or electrical tape, its matte finish eliminates light reflection, making it ideal for environments where minimal light interference is crucial, such as film sets and stages. It is also hand-tearable and conformable, offering ease of use and versatility that many other tapes lack for temporary cable management.