TAPES
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Packaging Tape 3 Bidvest Buffalo Tapes, a wholly owned subsidiary of the BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED, is Strapping Tape 4 the leading self-adhesive tape company in Southern Africa. Masking Tape 5 The company subscribes fully to uplifting its people and the South African economy through Black Economic Empowerment. Stationery Tape 6 Bidvest Buffalo Tapes is the top convertor and distributor of tape in the Southern African High Performance Tape 6 market. Our product range boasts over 3000 products with a diversity that caters to all industries. Our products include a range of both Electrical Tape 7 commodity and speciality tape which are all high-quality, trustworthy and ultra-strong. Printed Tape 8 The markets we serve are: General Industrial Double-sided Filmic Tape 9 Automotive
Cable PVC Demarcation Tape 10
Retail Bookbinding/Duct & Gaffer Tape 11 Printing and Graphics Protection Film TESA Platemounting Tape 12 Bidvest Buffalo Tapes is a leader in its eld due to its exible approach and dynamic readiness 13 to respond to customers’ needs. This is Automotive Tape reinforced by our power brand partnerships with Tesa (Germany), Scapa (UK), Davik (Israel) and Single-sided Self Adhesive Foam 14 our very own Sellotape brand. The company’s philosophy of commitment to Double-sided Self Adhesive Foam 15,16 superior service, an entrepreneurial management team focused on providing tape solutions to a diverse array of market segments, Splicing Tape 17 as well as delivering on promises with integrity, makes your life easier on a daily basis. General Speciality Tape 18 Look inside for a solution to your adhesive tape requirements. Protection Mask Tape 19
Graphic/Stereo 20
Specialised Cloth/Harness Tape 21
Heat Sealing Tape 21
Acrylic Foam Tape 22 SELF-ADHESIVE TAPES 2 Dispensers & Carton Sealing Machines 23 B Backing T Temperature Range Packaging Tape A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs Buff Amber * Sealing of B 28 Micron Polyprop Corrugated A SA 1250 (Buff) Boxes Natural Rubber SA 1252 (Amber) M 50
SA 1251 (Clear) * Sealing of B 28 Micron Polyprop Corrugated Boxes A Hot Melt M 48
* Sealing of SA 1270 (Buff) Buff Clear B Economy Grade Corrugated SA 1271 (Clear) Polyprop Boxes A Water Based Acrylic
M 47
SA 1271 (Clear) * Stationery B Economy Grade Tape Polyprop
A Water Based Acrylic
M 38 SA 1280 (Buff) Buff Amber Clear * Sealing of B Utility Grade SA 1281 (Clear) Corrugated Polyprop Boxes SA 1282 (Amber) A Water Based Acrylic
M 43 SA 1282 H * Sealing of B Utility Grade Corrugated Polyprop Boxes A Hotmelt M 45 * Sealing of SA 1050 (Buff) B U PVC Corrugated SA 1051 (Clear) Boxes A Natural Rubber
M 55
* Sealing of 28 Micron Polyprop SA 1275 B Corrugated A Green Tint Boxes for Cold Water Based Adhesive Storage T * Freezer Tape -25 C to 70 C M 51
3 Strapping Tape B Backing A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs *Glass Fibre B Reinforced Glass Fibre SA 3110 Filament Tape Polyprop * Bundling and A Hot Melt Strapping M 135
SA 3125 *Cross Weave Cross Weave Reinforced Filament Tape B Glass Fibre Polyprop A Hot Melt
M 145
*High Density TE 4289 B MOPP Film Polyprop Strapping A Natural Rubber M 150
4 B Backing T Temperature Range Masking Tape A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * General Purpose B Paper * Indoor Use A Hot Melt MA 2553 * Good Adhesion M 115 T 60 C
MA 2552 * Automotive B Paper * Medium - High Temperature A Natural Rubber * For Spraypainting M 125 T 80 C
MA 2551 * Excellent Adhesion B Paper * High Temperature * Solvent Resistant A Natural Rubber * Very Supple M 156 T 90 C
NASHUA 476 * Excellent Adhesion B Paper * High Temperature A Natural Rubber * Solvent Resistant * Very Supple M 156 T 90 C * Flat-back Masking MA 2591 Paper * Picture Framing B A Natural Rubber M 189
* Maximum Resistance B Special Paper TESA 4304 to wet sanding * High Temperature A Natural Rubber * Excellent Adhesion M 180 * Flexible T 140 C
TESA 7140 * Automotive B PVC/PET Laminate * High Grade: combines exibility A Natural Rubber of PVC with tensile M 181 strength of polyester * Masking of wind T 170 C screens TESA 4244 * Fine-line Masking B PVC * Used on curves * Multi-colour Painting A Natural Rubber M 110 T 140 C 5 Stationery Tape B Backing A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * Clear PVC B PVC * Used in ower SA 1009 arrangements by A Natural Rubber orists M 55
PANFIX * Clear Cellulose B Cellulose Film * No residue * Easy to tear A Rubber Adhesive * Used in the Graphic industry M 50
SA 1271 * Clear Polyprop B Polyprop * Used for gift wrapping and of ce A Waterbased Acrylic use M 38
SA 1504 * Coloured vinyl for B PVC coding * Identi cation and A Natural Rubber marking * Available in all M 57 colours High Performance Tape
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * Re exite Velour B Retrore ective Film VC 104 Conspicuity REFLEXITE Material (E4-104R A Acrylic 00-0001 SABS Approved) Engineering Grade REFLECTIVE * Re ective Tape B * White, Red & Yellow 2000 Series * Solvent Resistant A Acrylic * Accelerated Weather Resistant
6 B Backing T Temperature Range Electrical Tape A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * Electrical Glass B Glass Cloth Cloth Class Thermal B SC 1503B A Thermosetting Rubber M 160
T 130 C Continuous
AT 7 * Flame Retardant B PVC Electrical PVC * Approved by SABS A Natural Rubber 122, BSEN 60454 M 145
T -5 C to 50 C
NITTO 21 * PVC Insulation Tape B Plasticised PVC * High Tack * Good Memory A Synthetic Rubber * All colours available M 190
T -10 C to 80 C
LASSO 255 * G.P. ElectricalPVC B Plasticised PVC Insulation Tape A Modi ed Rubber * Good Flexibility Resin * Flame Retardant * All colours available M 120 SA 2547 * High Voltage Cable B EPR Rubber Repair Tape *44 Kv/mm Dielectric A Self Amalgamating Strength M 750
T -40 C to 1 0 C0
SA 2501 * Low Voltage Superior B PIB Amalgamation Cable Repair Tape A Self Amalgamating
M 500 T -40 C to 90 C
7 Printed Tape B Backing A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * Printable PVC B PVC * Branding & Security SA 1500 Identi cation A Natural Rubber White, Clear * Superior Quality and Buff M 55
SA 1200 * Printable Polyprop B Polyprop White, Clear * High-quality Hot and Buff Melt A Hot Melt
M 45
SA 1335 * Printable Polyprop B Polyprop White, Clear * Economy Grade and Buff Acrylic A Water Based Acrylic M 47
8 B Backing T Temperature Range Double-sided Filmic Tape A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * GP Double-sided B Polyprop * For Laminating, SA 4700 Splicing and Joining A Hot Melt
M 87
SA 4903 * Double-sided cloth B Cloth for Point of Sale Display and carpet A Hot Melt tile laying * Very high tack M 250
SA 620 * Nameplate laminating B Polyprop * High quality acrylic adhesive for sticking A Solvent Acrylic to foams, nameplates and envelopes M 105 * Excellent resistance to heat
TRDA * Non-woven tissue B Tissue Paper * High tack * Used in splicing app- A Water Based Acrylic lications M 90
TESA 4970 * High tack B PVC * Resists plasticisers * Heavy duty mounting A Modi ed Acrylic * Resistant to light and ageing M 240
TESA 4965 * High tack B Polyester * Resists plasticisers * Permanent bonding A Modi ed Acrylic * Transparent for invisible bonding M 205
TESA 51970 * Transparent high B Polyprop adhesion * Light, age and plas- A Modi ed Acrylic ticiser resistant * For mounting of most M 220 materials throughout the industry 9 PVC Demarcation Tape B Backing A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * Barrier Tape B Plastic * Demarcation for SA 3560 Hazardous and A Non-Adhesive Dangerous Areas M 40
* Skull and Cross Bones SA 3561 B Plastic Detecta Tape * Printed: Electrical A Non-Adhesive Cable Buried Below M 50
SA 2058 * Demarcation Tape B PVC * Hazardous Areas, First Aid, Fire Hydrant A Solvent Rubber * Available in other colours M 150
SA 2007 * Floor Marking Tape B Pliable PVC * Also used for colour coding A Solvent Rubber * Available in other colours M 150
AT 88 * Sealing of Shuttering B PVC Moulds and formwork boxes A Solvent Rubber * Used in Fumigation of Tobacco M 150
SA 3533 * All Weather, Hot B UV Stabilised PVC House Repair Tape A Acrylic
M 150
10 B Backing Book Binding/Duct & A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns) Gaffer Tape
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * Matt, waterproof B Polyethylene Coated bookbinding cloth Cloth SA 2159 * Non-re ective * Available in All A Rubber Calendered Colours M 280
SA 5804 * Gloss, waterproof B Polyethylene Coated cloth/duct tape Cloth * Available in black A Rubber
M 300
SA 5850 * Utility waterproof B Polyethylene Coated cloth/duct tape Cloth * Available in All A Rubber Calendered Colours M 180
* Matt cloth for the SA 3101 B Cloth entertainment industry A Natural Rubber * Available in All Colours M 300
XAL30V * Aluminium foil for B Aluminium Foil ducting A Solvent Acrylic
M 30
XAL100V * Aluminium foil for B Soft Aluminium Foil ducting A Solvent Acrylic
M 100
SA 5907 * Decorative chrome B Metalised Polyprop polyprop * UV and ageing A Acrylic resistant M 51
11 B Backing T Temperature TESA Platemounting Tape Range A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Code Picture Description Specs FLEXIBLE PACKAGING PRINTING
* Hard, white P.E. foam B White lm TESA 52020 blue ID A High * Medium hard, white TESA 52021 foam purple ID M 500 * Soft, white foam red TESA 52022 ID
* Thick Plates = 1.70mm
* Hard, white P.E. foam B White lm TESA 52120 blue ID A Graded * Medium hard, white TESA 52121 foam purple ID M 500 * Soft, white foam red TESA 52122 ID
* Thin Plates = 1.14mm
* Hard, white P.E. foam B White lm TESA 52220 blue ID A Graded * Medium hard, white TESA 52221 foam purple ID M 500 * Soft, white foam red TESA 52222 ID
* Thin Plates = 1.14mm LABEL PRINTING
* Medium hard, white TESA 52115 PE foam blue ID B White lm * Soft, white PE foam A Graded TESA 52117 red ID M 380 * Thin Plates = 1.14mm
* Medium hard, white B White lm TESA 52015 PE foam blue ID A Graded * Soft, white PE foam TESA 52017 red ID M 380 * Thick Plates = 1.70mm
12 B Backing T Temperature Range Automotive Industry A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * Opaque White Body Guard B Polyole nic Film TESA 50530 * Temporary protection for painted surfaces A Synthetic Elastomere * Up to six months out- doors M 80 * Leaves no adhesive * Environmentally friendly
TESA 7133 * Interior protection for B Polypropylene unpainted plastic parts A Natural Rubber * Removable with no residue M 80 * Does not lift during oven drying * Thermo printing for TESA 62825 B Polyester Foil permanent marking of parts with dif cult A Modi ed acyrlic surfaces * Resistant to weather, M 60 oil, light and ageing T Long Term 60 C Short Term 130 C
TESA 54533 * Do not open labels B Polyole nic Film * Transport Security Label. Leaves no A Synthetic Elastomere adhesive after six months M 90
TESA 7140 * Allows application B PVC/Polyester of window panes Laminate directly to e-coated A Natural Rubber window ange area without using any M 168 primer
13 * Closed cell * Used for sealing EVA out draughts around windows and doors * Gasket seals
14 B Backing Double-sided Self A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type M (millimetres) Adhesive Foam
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * Hard Closed-Cell B PVC White PVC Foam KW 5164 White * UV Resistant A Acrylic M M 1.5
* High performance, KW 5589 Black B Polyethylene cross-linked P.E. foam * UV and petrochem- A Acrylic ical resistant M * For bonding applic- M 0.8 &1.5 ations
KW 5474 White * Cross-linked P.E. foam B Polyethylene * High shear * Not recommended A Aggressive Rubber for UV exposure Resin * High quality mirror M M 1 & 2 mount
5020 * General purpose B Polyethylene Foam double-sided foam A Solvent Acrylic
M M 2
5030 * General purpose B Polyethylene Foam double-sided foam A Solvent Acrylic
M M 3
15 LOHMANN 5131
16 17 400
18 B Backing Protection Mask Tape A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns)
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs SA 1563 * Outdoor black/white B LDPE UV resistant special- ized Polyethylene A Rubber for Metal Surface M Protection 70
NR 685 * Heavy duty MOPP B MOPP * Easy peel * No residual on A High Grade, Hot Melt removal M 70
RH 100 laser * Laser cutting of stain- B LDPE less steel lm black/ A white * High tack Rubber * 1000mm, 1250mm, M 1500mm 100
R 401 * Medium/High tack B LDPE black/white * Protection of steel surfaces A Rubber * 1000mm, 1250mm, 1500mm M 70
A 0020 clear * Easy peel B LDPE * Low adhesion A Acrylic M 35
A 0040 clear * Clear lm B LDPE * Medium/high adhesion lm A Acrylic * Protection of chroma- M dek surface 35 C 050/4AE * Clear lm B LDPE * Medium/high adhesion lm A Acrylic * Protection of chroma- dek surface M 45 * Sandwich panels
19 20 B Backing T Temperature Range Specialised Cloth/ A Adhesive M Total Thickness Type (microns) Harness Tape
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs TESA 51608 * Wire harness bundling B PET Non Woven * Noise dampening * Resistant to ageing A Rubber M 300
T 130 C for 3000 hours
SA 5106 * Wrapping of auto- B Rayon Cloth Class T2 motive electrical wiring harnesses A Rubber * Used in engine com- Thermosetting partments M 250
T 105 C
* For bundling and TESA 4651 B Black Fabric protection * Very exible A Natural Rubber * Resistant to elements and inscribable M 295
T 100 C
* Grey, high temp. cloth B Grey Cotton Fabric TESA 4657 * Resists ageing * Leaves no residual on A Rubber removal Thermosetting M 290
T 180 C Heat Sealing
Product Product Product Product Product Code Picture Swatch Description Specs * PTFE Glass coated B Heat Sealing Tape 3 STD fabric 5 STD A Non Adhesive 10 STD M 75, 125 and 225
3 CS * For use on heat B Heat Sealing Tape 5 CS sealing machines A Silicone 10 CS M 135, 185 and 310 with adhesive 21 22 23 TAPES
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We’ve Got It Taped
Proudly Bidvest 2015 Edition