TOOL TETHERING TAPE

A Tool Lanyard or Tether act’s as an intermediate device between the tool or object and the anchor point.
They allow a tool to be used whilst maintaining a direct connection that will arrest the fall if they are accidentally dropped in use.

A properly tethered tool ensures the safety of those working around and below you, improves efficiency simply by ensuring that tools are handy and accessible and protects your tools by preventing impact damage when dropped.

Amalgamating tape for tool tethering

Self-amalgamating tape is the most suitable type for attaching tool lanyard connectors to hand-tools because when applied in multi-layers it forms an unbreakable bond that is resilient to site use and weather conditions.

Supplied on a roll is is  non-adhesive, to the touch made from polyisobutylene with strong elastic qualities backed by a thin fim.

Amalgamating tape is easy to unwind, extremely flexible has excellent conformability to awkward shapes and is Water Ozone and UV resistant with good high and low temperature performance.

Connecting Tool Lanyard Connectors to Hand-Tools

Five layers of tape is adequate for a tool weight up to 2kg.

Before removing the backing tape, measure a length that is equivalent to 5 x circumference of the tool handle or attachment point.

The tape is not adhesive until in contact with itself so it can be wrapped around the tool handle with the backing paper attached  to measure an accurate length.

Place a Dee-Ring on a suitable part of the tools handle that won’t affect the way that the tool is used. Remove the backing paper applying the tape in layers, stretching the tape as its applied to the tool handle.

When the tape contacts between layers  its merges to achieve a strong bond.

Certification

B.T. Spec.M128 Part No: 071309.

Storage

Tapes stored below the minimum recommended temperature will require warming up to that level before use. Up to 24 hours may be required for this to take place.

Technical Details

Typical Values Thickness  : 0.50mm 20.0 N/cm 600%

Breaking Load Elongation : 17 kV/mm 0.5% max. Yes

Dielectric Strength Water Absorption : -30°C to +100°C 0°C to +40°C

RoHS Compliant Service Temperature Application Temperature Storage Temperature : +12°C to +25°C

Pack contents

1 x Roll length 10 m x 25mm wide