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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
Slightly off topic...
I am curious, what type of tape it is that is so specialized that only one manufacturer makes it like you want? What does it tape together? I am just curious.
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Well, even this Toyo tape isn't exactly like I want, but it's the closest.
Around 1997 or so, 3M discontinued what's called a "flatback" black paper electrical tape. At that time, one particular company bought up ALL the remaining stock...I've been told they have cold rooms to store it in, they bought so much of it.
It's used for wrapping coils in my line of work. Sure, technically a different tape would work, but the customers want *this* tape.
3M still makes the same tape, but only in white.. which won't look good or be correct for the application.
I know of one company that has spoke to 3M and guaranteed them a $25k order if they'd make the tape again. I myself would
almost consider giving away my 911 for a
few rolls... we want it
that bad.
The Toyo tape is good, but it's adhesive is a little weak, and the paper material is a little thin.
Deanp, I'll check those out, thanks.