Bostik Blu-Tack is the is the original reusable adhesive. It is permanently plastic and pliable (it can be readily formed into any shape) and each pack comes with strips for ease of use. In the blue-only pack there are 4 strips each approximately 3/4 inch wide x 8 inches long and in the color pack there are 5 strips each approximately 1/2 inch wide x 8 inches long. A few applications for the putty include using to stick posters, sealing around windows and doors, cleaning dust and hair from clothing, keeping pictures straight and modeling. Use Blue-Tack on non-porous surfaces, painted surfaces, vinyl coated wall paper, glass, metal, etc. Remember to press it on, but roll it off. Any remaining Blu-Tack material can be removed by rolling or dabbing with another blob of Blue Tack.
The uses are endless, but here are some others:
- Leave note on door.
- Create 3 dimensional models.
- Hold candles in place in holders.
- Remove dust from awkward places.
- Pick up dropped screws or nails.
- Attach screw to screwdriver to get to hard places.
- Hold figurines in place on the window sill.
- Use to reduce noise vibration.
- Hold markers in place on white board.
- Clean computer keys.
- Hold speakers in place on speaker stands.
- Graphite artists can use as a graphite eraser or magnet.
- Keep picture frames from shifting around on wall.
- Hold end of measuring tape on wall when measuring long runs.
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| 75g, 4 strips blue | BLU-TACK/75 | 25 | SINGLE PACK (1 to 25 packs) 1 TO 4 CASES(25 to 124 packs) 5 TO 9 CASES(125 to 249 packs) 10+ CASES(>= 250 packs) | $4.41 $5.43 $3.39 $4.41 $3.27 $4.29 $3.16 $4.18 | * see individual pack price to left $84.75 $110.25 $81.75 $107.25 $79.00 $104.50 |
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| 75g, 5 strips- orange, green, pink, blue & yellow | BLU-TACK/75C | 25 | SINGLE PACK (1 to 25 packs) 1 TO 4 CASES(25 to 124 packs) 5 TO 9 CASES(125 to 249 packs) 10+ CASES(>= 250 packs) | $7.09 $8.69 $5.91 $7.67 $5.72 $7.48 $5.53 $7.28 | * see individual pack price to left $147.75 $191.75 $143.00 $187.00 $138.25 $182.00 |
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hot melt rubber (synthetic)
Offers the widest range of application flexibility available. Exhibits excellent processing performance whether manually or automatically applied. Has superior tensile strength, adhesion properties and holding force which ensures consistent, reliable seals. Hot melt adhesive will bond faster to a surface which is referred to as quick-grab or quick-stick. It typically has higher tack (will feel stickier to the touch), but is also softer. It has lower heat resistance, shear resistance, and sometimes UV resistance than an acrylic adhesive. NOTE: it is called hot melt because the adhesive is applied hot by the manufacturer and then hardens as it cools (you do not need to apply heat to the tape yourself).
natural rubber
Properties are similar to that of hot melt rubber, but natural rubber often holds where other adhesives won't (recycled fibers, dust, cold, heat and heavy loads). It provides good overall adhesion and moisture resistance.
acrylic
Offer excellent performance, especially for applications in temperatures less than 40°F and greater then 120°F. It provides excellent clarity, has high shear strength, is usually more permanent/durable even when exposed to moisture, and it ages well over extended periods in fluorescent and sunlight. Since it remains clear for the life of the application and does not yellow over time it is ideal for applications such as sealing white cartons. While it has good initial adhesion it does take 24-48 hours to cure and to achieve its maximum bond strength (has gradual adhesion buildup). Another difference between hot melt rubber and acrylic adhesive is if you fold tape over making the two adhesive sides touch the acrylic adhesive will remain attached to the carrier (e.g. paper, film) while a hot melt adhesive will stick to itself and pull off of the carrier. It is the best choice for clarity, UV resistance and aging characteristics.
silicone
Is great for extreme temperature applications since silicone adhesive can work in continuous operating temperatures from -100°F to 500°F. They also exhibit good chemical resistance, retain electrical properties, and remove cleanly with little or no residue.
zinc oxide
Zinc oxide based adhesive formula is a skin-friendly adhesive which is commonly used on sports medicine tapes.
1 mil = 1/1000 of an inchExamples: 1/16 inch = 62.5 mils; 1/32 inch = 31.25 mils
