Ptfe?

[DeeKay]

Anyone recognize this stuff or know what it would be used for? It feels a whole lot like thread tape so I’m pretty sure it’s PTFE but it’s 3/4” wide and about 3/8” thick with an adhesive on one side.


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[Will Allen]

Is it sealant tape for metal roof panels? I can't see what kind of roll it is on.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Some type of glide for something to slide on. I used similar (but not teflon or nearly that thick) for wood drawers in a wood cabinet.

 

[Jack84]

Some type of glide for something to slide on. I used similar (but not teflon or nearly that thick) for wood drawers in a wood cabinet.

I’ve seen it being used in slides in industrial applications.


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[DeeKay]

I thought maybe packing material for steam, but the sticky strip doesn't make sense for that.

Is it sealant tape for metal roof panels? I can't see what kind of roll it is on.

It's a 30' roll on a plastic spool. feels exactly like thread tape but just massive.

I’ve seen it being used in slides in industrial applications.
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It's not hard like UHMW or Delrin.

 

[Blickus]

https://www.gore.com/products/gore-gasket-tape-series-500

 

[Dumber than lumber]

UHMW was my guess.
But then i went to that Gore link.

 

[nadogail]

IMHO, TEFLON is a brand name for the material known as TEFLON. Very similar to all individuality packed self adhesive dressings being called Band-Aids, or all copiers called XEROX Machines.

 

[DeeKay]

https://www.gore.com/products/gore-gasket-tape-series-500

That looks a lot like it.
Can't imagine why anyone would have ordered it though....oh well, It's going in the possibly-useful-one-day stuff pile.

 

[GeeTeeOhh]

gore tape - we use it industrially for all kinds of gaskets, but mostly on ductwork access doors. it has a wide temperature range, and good for sealing uneven surfaces.

 

[DeeKay]

gore tape - we use it industrially for all kinds of gaskets, but mostly on ductwork access doors. it has a wide temperature range, and good for sealing uneven surfaces.

We're only allowed to use spiral wound, grafoil or garlock blue depending on what process. I've never run in to this stuff, my guess is someone ordered it accidently and never returned it.

 

[firebirdparts]

I agree; Gore tape. We used to use a ton of it, but probably not as much any more. It's great when your flange faces are all chewed up. Or in the case of ductwork like mentioned, it works when the flange is too weak to compress anything hard.