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Anti-static tape, from where??

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Thor

Jan 1, 1970
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I am looking for a small quantity(1 roll will do) of the blue antistatic tape
you see in many electronic devices like ipods and pda's. I am thinking 3/4"
would just about cover all of my bases, wide and varied uses.

I found Botron tape at,

http://www.stanleysupplyservices.com/product-group.aspx?id=6743

but look at those prices for a fricken roll of tape! They are talking UPS
shiping so add another $8 or so to the price, yeesh.
Is this a good price and is it about standard for such tape? Does anyone know
where to find this tape for less, I am located East coast USA so a company in
the USA would be my preference.

Oh, I do not want to use black electrical tape because it gets all gummy after a
time.


Thanks for any help,
Thor
 
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Thor

Jan 1, 1970
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There are other sources.

http://www.technicaldevices.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=364139

Try Googling and searching.

There's another reason not to buy from Stanley. I no longer buy Stanley
products, because several years ago they reincorporated in a foreign country
(Bermuda?) so they no longer have to pay US taxes.
Thanks for the link. Shipping and handling is still getting me.

I search last night using antistatic tape as keywords and got all kinds of crazy
hits. Tonight I am using tape +antistatic , getting more related hits but most
want you to buy a case or have high minimum orders and or shipping+handling that
just adds up to too much.

Maybe ESD tape would be a better search term? I will know in a little while.



Thor
 
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hr(bob) [email protected]

Jan 1, 1970
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Thanks for the link. Shipping and handling is still getting me.

I search last night using antistatic tape as keywords and got all kinds of crazy
hits. Tonight I am using tape +antistatic , getting more related hits butmost
want you to buy a case or have high minimum orders and or shipping+handling that
just adds up to too much.

Maybe ESD tape would be a better search term? I will know in a little while.

Thor

What are you going to do with it? You could spray a conductive paint
on regular masking tape, for example.

Bob Hofmann
 
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Thor

Jan 1, 1970
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What are you going to do with it? You could spray a conductive paint
on regular masking tape, for example.

Bob Hofmann

It is going to be used to hold down LCD displays and lithium batteries. I don't
think regular vinyl tape would suffice without leaving a mess of glue residue? I
would think conductive paint will be more expensive and an extra step.

At this point in time I will be using the tape doing Ipod repairs. I don't want
a mess to deal with when I get back into them at a later date.


Thor
 
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Rich Webb

Jan 1, 1970
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I'm not sure what anti-static tape _is_, in the first place. (Is it tape
that doesn't generate an electrostatic charge when it's pulled off the
roll?) Nor am I sure what use it would have in the application you mention.

My initial reaction is that you're looking for something you don't need.

http://documents.desco.com/pdf/tb-3010.pdf
 
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Archon

Jan 1, 1970
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Thor said:
Rich, do you know if this stuff is available locally? I am out by Oceana. I
haven't given Priest a call as yet. Maybe Norfolk wire?
Is Allied Electronics even around here anymore? I did find Allied in the white
pages.



Thor
Mouser has a load of varieties of ESD/conductive tapes. this page is a
sample, you might find what you need searching "Tape" in "tools" from
the main product listing

http://www.mouser.com/catalog/634/2088.pdf
 
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Rich Webb

Jan 1, 1970
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Rich, do you know if this stuff is available locally? I am out by Oceana. I
haven't given Priest a call as yet. Maybe Norfolk wire?
Is Allied Electronics even around here anymore? I did find Allied in the white
pages.

Not sure. I've gotten the on-line buying habit too hard. ;-) Last time
visiting Priest was about a year ago, for an "emergency" need for some
backshells.

You might also check Cain Electronics in Norfolk (west of the airport,
Ingleside Rd off Princess Anne).

Holy Crap! Checked their website and Priest and Cain have merged, as of
March this year. I guess the walk-in electronics business is tougher
than I thought... Looks like they're all part of Norfolk Wire now.
 
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Thor

Jan 1, 1970
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I'd concur with that evaluation.

O.P. Why do you need antistatic tape? You should be able to use some sort of
standard tape. If you are really that concerned with static, use aluminum
tape. It is commonly used in HVAC work (AC/Heating Ducts) and you can find
it at almost any hardware store.

Mike

I am now in the belief that I do not need antistatic tape. I saw on, of all
placec, Youtube a fellow take apart and repair an ipod. He used or he said he
used antistatic tap to tape down the ribbon cable on the LCD. I don't see why I
can't use a good quality black electrical tape, I have some very good 3M tape
here.
I think this ends my hunt for something rather expensive that I really don't
need.

Thanks to everyone for helping.



Thor
 
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Thor

Jan 1, 1970
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That tape won't hold very well. It is designed to stick to itself,
and the adhesive tends to bleed and dry out, over time. The proper tape
will hold tighter and longer.


This is the problem, I do not know what "the proper tape" is exactly. I am
completly open to suggestions if you have any, a link or two would be great. I
did sit on search engines for several hours searching, I just don't know what I
am looking for.


Thor
 
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Smitty Two

Jan 1, 1970
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Thor said:
This is the problem, I do not know what "the proper tape" is exactly. I am
completly open to suggestions if you have any, a link or two would be great.
I
did sit on search engines for several hours searching, I just don't know what
I
am looking for.


Thor

You might try Kapton tape. But it seems to me that your biggest problem
is you don't want to pay for shipping. So it's unlikely that you're
going to be able to proceed with the adventure at all.

Personally, I appreciate the internet for worldwide access to things. A
couple of dollars for shipping is nothing compared to hours of driving
around town, burning up gas at $4.79/gallon, talking to the retarded
high school students employed at local stores, and coming home either
empty-handed or with the wrong stuff.

If the tape costs $10, and the shipping is $8, then the tape costs $18.
If it's 18 yards, then that's less than 3 cents per inch. How much are
you going to use on an ipod? An inch? So that's 3 cents. Too pricey for
you? Then cross "entrepreneur" off your vocabulary list.
 
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Thor

Jan 1, 1970
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You might try Kapton tape. But it seems to me that your biggest problem
is you don't want to pay for shipping. So it's unlikely that you're
going to be able to proceed with the adventure at all.

Personally, I appreciate the internet for worldwide access to things. A
couple of dollars for shipping is nothing compared to hours of driving
around town, burning up gas at $4.79/gallon, talking to the retarded
high school students employed at local stores, and coming home either
empty-handed or with the wrong stuff.

If the tape costs $10, and the shipping is $8, then the tape costs $18.
If it's 18 yards, then that's less than 3 cents per inch. How much are
you going to use on an ipod? An inch? So that's 3 cents. Too pricey for
you? Then cross "entrepreneur" off your vocabulary list.

Thanks for the Kapton tape tip.

I am taking Michaels advice , instead of email I am using the telephone.

I am doing this for my self and have no plans of ever doing this for anyone
else. I am not an "entrepreneur" and the word "entrepreneur" is only in my
vocabulary for reference. I do not have a business, never have wanted a business
and never will.

I am just looking for an inexpensive roll of antistatic tape.


Thank you for your efforts,
Thor
 
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Thor

Jan 1, 1970
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Who made the LCD module? Contact them and ask what they recommend.


Contact 3M or other manufacturers and ask what they recommend.

Find someone who repairs cell phones and ask what they use.

http://www.rmscomm.com/ repairs cell phones in central FLorida email
them, or call them. Tell them what you want it for. I no longer have the
purchasing department to do research for me, so I use what data is
available.

Is there any chance of re-using the existing tape? Some adhesives
hold up very well, and can be reused.

Thanks for the help Michael. I got on the phone a bit late this afternoon and
got several "We don't use tape" answers but I also got one hit and the name of a
company. The company no longer carries the tape, it is just antistatic adhesive
tape. I will get on the phone again tomorrow or possibly just go with Mousers
offerings. Mouser has better(lower) shipping options.


Take care,
Thor
 
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Smitty Two

Jan 1, 1970
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Thor said:
Thanks for the Kapton tape tip.

I am taking Michaels advice , instead of email I am using the telephone.

I am doing this for my self and have no plans of ever doing this for anyone
else. I am not an "entrepreneur" and the word "entrepreneur" is only in my
vocabulary for reference. I do not have a business, never have wanted a
business
and never will.

I am just looking for an inexpensive roll of antistatic tape.


Thank you for your efforts,
Thor

You wrote:

"It is going to be used to hold down LCD displays and lithium
batteries....

At this point in time I will be using the tape doing Ipod repairs. I
don't want a mess to deal with when I get back into them at a later
date."

That sure makes it sound like multiple units, to be taken apart multiple
times. Pardon me for assuming you were going into the ipod repair
business.
 
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GregS

Jan 1, 1970
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Thanks for the Kapton tape tip.

I am taking Michaels advice , instead of email I am using the telephone.

I am doing this for my self and have no plans of ever doing this for anyone
else. I am not an "entrepreneur" and the word "entrepreneur" is only in my
vocabulary for reference. I do not have a business, never have wanted a
business
and never will.

I am just looking for an inexpensive roll of antistatic tape.


Thank you for your efforts,
Thor

Many antistatic things are conductive. Putting amy tape on just requires care
and a long lasting adhesive. Interesting many tapes are charged so the adhesive
stays on.

greg
 
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Thor

Jan 1, 1970
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You wrote:

"It is going to be used to hold down LCD displays and lithium
batteries....

At this point in time I will be using the tape doing Ipod repairs. I
don't want a mess to deal with when I get back into them at a later
date."

That sure makes it sound like multiple units, to be taken apart multiple
times. Pardon me for assuming you were going into the ipod repair
business.

No problem there Smitty. I have 3 ipod mini's I intend on modifying. I figure on
needing to take them apart and put them back together several times. The lcd in
these things tend to flop around a bit much for my tastes, same goes for the
battery and microdrives. When I finally close them up I want to do a good enough
job that I wont have to worry about anything banging around and breaking other
stuff. I have already had to replace a surface mount cap from the previous
owner(s?), let alone finding bits of glass and magnets<?!>.

Thanks for the input,
Thor
 
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