Q:  How much tape do I need?

A:  Every installation is different, but we have put together a Tape Wrapping Calculator to help estimate how much tape your project will need.

Q:  What width of tape should I use?

A:  For most applications, the standard 1.0” wide tape is a good place to start.  If you’re wrapping very large cables, the 2.0” width may be easier to install.

Q:  Why does the product have a release liner instead of being spooled onto itself?

A:  This is done for a couple of reasons but primarily due to the conductive nature of the wire mesh. To preserve this conductive surface, it cannot be treated or coated on the top side for easy separation.  Additionally, utilizing a release liner ensures the pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) stays protected and retains maximum adhesion strength until it’s ready to be used.

Q:  Why doesn’t the adhesive cover the whole back of the tape?

A:  On our Zip-Mesh tape, we use a non-conductive PSA.  When wrapped onto a wire or cable, these edges will overlap and allow the conductive mesh to contact the adjacent layer.

Q:  Why don’t you use conductive adhesives on these tapes?

A:  Instead of a conductive adhesive, we pair our standard Zip-Mesh tapes with a special, high-temperature, acrylic adhesive.  This allows Zip-Mesh tape to operate in situations where common conductive adhesives would fail.  The flexible nature of the mesh and the narrow width of adhesive still allows overlapping layers of tape to make electrical contact.

Q:  Does Zip-Mesh tape require grounding?

A:  Like most EMI shielding materials, Zip-Mesh tape will achieve maximum performance when incorporated into the overall grounding strategy of the cable or system.  For assistance with grounding methods and installation instructions, please contact our technical team.