Regarding the storage, transportation, and maintenance of Teflon tapes, including PTFE tapes, Teflon adhesive tapes, and pure Teflon tapes, the following guidelines should be followed:
→ Store Teflon tapes in a warehouse to avoid exposure to sunlight and rain. Keep them away from contact with acidic or alkaline substances, organic solvents, and ensure cleanliness and dryness. Maintain a temperature between -15°C to 40°C.
→ Store Teflon tapes in rolls, avoiding folding. Rotate the rolls quarterly if stored for an extended period.
→ When loading and unloading conveyor belts, use cranes and stable rigging with crossbeams to prevent damage to the edges of the belts. Avoid rough handling to prevent the belts from loosening or slipping off.
→ Select the type and specification of Teflon tape based on specific usage needs and conditions.
→ Do not connect (splice) tapes of different varieties, specifications, strengths, or ply counts for use together.
→ For Teflon conveyor belt joints, hot vulcanization adhesive is preferred to improve reliability and maintain high effective strength.
→ The diameter of conveyor rollers should comply with relevant regulations based on the smallest pulley diameter of the conveyor belt.
→ Avoid belt wandering or creeping, and maintain appropriate tension with flexible idlers and stand rollers.
→ When conveyors are equipped with baffles and cleaning devices, prevent wear and tear on the belt.
→ Cleanliness is crucial for the smooth operation of the belt. Foreign substances can cause eccentricity, tension differences, or even breakage.
→ Promptly investigate and repair any early signs of damage to Teflon tapes during use to avoid adverse consequences.
In 1928, Richard Drew invented adhesive tape. Initially, it was not sticky enough, and he was advised to “take it back to your Scotch bosses and ask them to put more glue on it!” However, during the Great Depression, people found hundreds of uses for this tape, from mending clothes to protecting cracked eggs.
