I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?

--
Mint 20.04, kernel 5.4.0-42-generic, Cinnamon 4.6.7
running on an AMD Phenom II X4 Black edition processor with 8GB of DRAM.

On 14/01/2021 20:25, pinnerite wrote:
I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?


Masking tape is supposed to be removable. that's at least what it's for.

TW

TimW wrote:

pinnerite wrote:

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is
finally rmoved.

Masking tape is supposed to be removable. that's at least what it's for.

Not if it's left in place for a long time ... the world "finally"
suggests it may well be

In message , Andy Burns
writes
TimW wrote:

pinnerite wrote:

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape
is finally rmoved.
Masking tape is supposed to be removable. that's at least what it's
for.

Not if it's left in place for a long time ... the world "finally"
suggests it may well be

If the storage boxes are hard plastic, duct tape will usually come off
fairly cleanly (apart, maybe, from a thin line at the edges).

A universal alternative would be to use sheets of (say) newspaper
between the tape and the boxes, and tape all the way around the boxes.
--
Ian

On 14/01/2021 20:33, TimW wrote:


Masking tape is supposed to be removable. that's at least what it's for.

Only for short time and only if not exposed to UV. For instance, mask
an outside window for painting and leave for perhaps a week and you
may/will find that the glue gas started to go hard and is not removed
when the rest of the tape is removed. There now some low tack tapes that
may overcome this problem but they may not be that suitable for keeping
lids on boxes.

It may not stick well to those shiny surface plastic boxes so with any
tape apply the tape around all 4 sides and then further side on top of
the first layer of tape.


--
mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk

Two magnets?
Brian

--

This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from...
The Sofa of Brian Gaff...

Blind user, so no pictures please
Note this Signature is meaningless.!
"pinnerite" wrote in message
news:20210114202526.4e3c25dec5a8c17b167604cb@gmail .com...
I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that
will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is
finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?

--
Mint 20.04, kernel 5.4.0-42-generic, Cinnamon 4.6.7
running on an AMD Phenom II X4 Black edition processor with 8GB of DRAM.

On 14/01/2021 20:25, pinnerite wrote:
I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

If a one of transit.....

How small are these boxes? If reasonably small pack them all tightly
into a larger box with lid/top using screwed up newspaper etc. to make
sure that they cannot move during transit. This will negate the need to
stick down the tops of the smaller boxes.



--
mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk

On 14/01/2021 20:25, pinnerite wrote:
I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?

Real Sellotape leaves far less residue than cheap stuff.
Otherwise use string or velcro straps right round.
Cling Film might work or help seal the boxes.

Robert wrote:

Real Sellotape leaves far less residue than cheap stuff.

3M Scotch tape seems to peel more cleanly, not sure about long term.

On 14/01/2021 20:25, pinnerite wrote:
I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?

Micropore surgical tape, particularly the shiny plastic type.

On 14/01/2021 20:25, pinnerite wrote:
I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?


Elastic bands?

On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 12:07:37 PM UTC, Andy Bennet wrote:
On 14/01/2021 20:25, pinnerite wrote:
I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?

Elastic bands?


Cling wrap on a roll mounted on a handle is excellent for this type of thing. Go round the item 2-3 times keeping the film taut. It will seal it and is easily torn off when access is needed
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shrink-Disp.../dp/B07VRRCRZ4

On Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:25:26 +0000
pinnerite wrote:

I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?


Thank you for suggestions. It really helps to get a second opinion.

Alan


--
Mint 20.04, kernel 5.4.0-42-generic, Cinnamon 4.6.7
running on an AMD Phenom II X4 Black edition processor with 8GB of DRAM.

On 15/01/2021 14:51, pinnerite wrote:
On Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:25:26 +0000
pinnerite wrote:

I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?


Thank you for suggestions. It really helps to get a second opinion.

Alan



This stuff comes off cleanly after several months
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotch-12mm... 2C155&sr=8-5

--
198kHz

On 14/01/2021 20:40, Andy Burns wrote:
TimW wrote:

pinnerite wrote:

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is
finally rmoved.

Masking tape is supposed to be removable. that's at least what it's for.

Not if it's left in place for a long time ... the world "finally"
suggests it may well be


The blue masking tape can be left on for quite a while and
removed without leaving marks, in my experience. Don't leave
the cheap stuff on for more than a day or few.

On 14/01/2021 20:25, pinnerite wrote:
I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?


https://www.screwfix.com/p/scotchblu...m-x-50mm/8177x

or for less

https://www.vikingtapes.co.uk/produc... ABEgKlVPD_BwE

On 16/01/2021 18:13, Andrew wrote:
On 14/01/2021 20:25, pinnerite wrote:
I am going to need to tape down the covers of some small storage boxes
that will hold electronic components and small tools during transit.

I do not want the adhesive to leave a sticky residue when the tape is
finally rmoved.

Any suggestions?


https://www.screwfix.com/p/scotchblu...m-x-50mm/8177x

or for less

https://www.vikingtapes.co.uk/produc... ABEgKlVPD_BwE


14 day clean removal - so may have the same problems as other tapes if
left on for a prolonged time.

--
mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk