Pallet Tape - Thick stuff - got any?

[Rickster]

Hi
I'm after some pallet tape (if that is what it's called) The thick stuff they use to clamp down stuff on pallets - packs of boards etc. Does anybody have access to this at work either off the roll of from off cuts from deliveries etc?

I'm loooking for some lengths to stiffen up a polystyrene wing so need it quite long - from big pallets/packs. Maybe 100" lengths?

Rick

[smokingtommy]

this tape should be fine for the job i take its for a zagi or some thing like that
[url=http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_243345_langId_-1_categoryId_165691]Duck Insulating Electrical Tape Assorted from Halfords Price £4.29[/url]

[Rickster]

thanks Tommy but I don't think that stuff is strong enough for what I need. I need something tough that is strong in tension. It will be glued to the bottom of a polystyrene wing about 100" long - a couple of strips. the purpose of which is to give tensile strength to stop the polystyrene ripping apart when under load diving and climbing out etc.

I've used thin ply etc but thought that an ideal/cheap replacement material might be that pallet tape.

Edit: Maybe it would do looking at it again - it has fibres in it that give tensile strenght doesn't it?

[JohnJ]

Rick - In my warehouse I have rolls of Material Weave Tape but it's 2" wide and about 50 Mtr in length.

This stuff is untearable and as long as you want it!

Any good????


John

[smokingtommy]

what about inserting a thinish carbon rod this will let the wing flex abit but wont let it snap unless you really overload the stress and maybe epoxy it in ?

100" long any pics :D

[glen_j]

have you considered fiberglassing? it'll add the strength you need :)

[JohnJ]

Rick - This is the stuff I have

[url=http://www.macfarlanepackaging.com/crossweavetape0843]Filament Tape 0843 | Caution Tape | Warning Tapes | Packing Tapes | Parcel Tapes | Macfarlane Packaging - Macfarlane Packaging[/url]

[Rickster]

thanks guys

fibre glass - bit messy for me and a bit heavy?

Carbon rod - good - but thought tape would be cheaper - several people have suggested it though.

John - that tape look ideal if it is that tough? How much is it a roll?

[Rickster]

I'd still like to know if anyone has pallet tape available as I have lots of things I could use it for. :)

[joe.lel]

[quote=Rickster;440711]I'd still like to know if anyone has pallet tape available as I have lots of things I could use it for. :)[/quote]

Now we are getting to the real reason you are wanting it!!!!

Me thinks someone wants to stick people to ceilings!! :) LOL

[JohnJ]

Rick I can stick a roll in the mail for you today at postage cost? £1.50

[Rickster]

Always thought it might be handy for the dungeon ;o)

[Rickster]

John - that would be excellent! Thank you so much.

I'll pm you

[Janek]

Here's what you need, 2nd item down

[url=http://alshobbies.com/shop/cat.php?id=54]Al's Hobbies - Covering Materials[/url]

[Rickster]

Thanks Janek - looks like the tape John has just sorted for me. Sounds like it has the strength I need and is going to be light too! Perfect!