In case of emergency – Stretch & seal self-bonding tape demo [Video] Posted on 3 May 2012 This self-vulcanising tape is magic. Fox and Sons are the suppliers of a self-vulcanising tape called Stretch & Seal that I reckon could be the difference between a great road trip with a small hiccup and a total disaster. Bradley from Fox and Sons gives us the low-down on the tape’s properties and then towards the end demonstrates how to make yourself an o-ring in an emergency. There’s heaps more information here. Uses for Stretch&Seal tape • Ideal for protection and insulation. Manufactured from a specially formulated self sealing silicone rubber compound. • Self bonding/non-adhesive characteristic that fuses to itself leaving no mastic residue if removed. • Capable of sealing pressures up to 700 PSI (49 bars) • Capable of resisting temperatures of -53°C to +260°C and can be applied in extreme temperature applications. • 300% elongation, stretches and forms virtually any odd shape, and will not crack or unravel during expansion or contraction. • Salt water resistant and can be applied underwater. • Dielectric strength of up to 400 VPM, making it an excellent insulator. APPLICATIONS: Automotive • STRETCH & SEAL Recovery Tape is impervious to fuels, oils, solvents, acid and UV Rays. • Suitable for auto-electrical repairs as it can insulate to 7000 Volts. • It can be used on radiator hoses, fuel lines, air hoses, air conditioning lines, exhausts and temporary fan belts repairs. Marine • STRETCH & SEAL Recovery Tape can be applied and fused to a depth of 500 metres. Domestic Repairs STRETCH & SEAL Recovery Tape can be used on: • Dishwasher hoses • Washing machine drain hoses • Leaky S-bends • Cracked drain pipes • Split vacuum cleaner hoses • Flexible Kreepy Crawly hoses. Have you used this tape? Got a story to share? Drop us an account in the comments. Related Posts Nifty gadgets to pack for your Christmas holiday (or to gift!) 8 December 2022 This Christmas season just got a whole lot better with these helpful tech gadgets, that... read more New concept store for you and your furry companions opens in Cape Town 28 November 2022 When history and modernity combine with panache, you get extraordinary. This can very much be... read more Aloha! Maui Jim’s latest sunglass range hits South African shores 22 November 2022 Summer in South Africa has a few things in common with summer in Maui in... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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