Stronghold: Why Elongation Matters

Electrical tape is a crucial tool for any electrician. It is used to cover and insulate a wide variety of electrical wires and cables as well as identify them by voltage level and phase.

Because electrical tape is used daily by those in the field, it plays an essential role in maintaining electrical safety. And just like with other safety products, you must know what you are looking for when selecting the proper electrical tape.

A key characteristic for selecting a high-quality tape is elongation. Elongation is the measure of how far the tape can stretch before it breaks. Knowing the elongation rating (measured in percentages) will tell you how well it can handle the continuous stress of being stretched once it is applied.

When it comes to sealing out contamination and moisture in critical applications, a high-quality tape will offer you the elongation properties necessary. When you stretch the tape to apply it to the wires, it will naturally want to constrict back to its original state, forming a “living memory.” This is very important because the living memory is what keeps the tape tightly secured to the wire, blocking out the moisture and contamination.

StrongHold offers a comprehensive contractor offering, including high-quality electrical tape.

Interested in seeing how StrongHold Electrical Tape compares against the leading competitors?
Check out this elongation testing video.
In this video, you will witness the elongation properties and living memory capabilities tested by a machine designed to apply equal pressure on all tapes and stretch them by 200%.

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