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The video thoroughly evaluates the performance of various brands of double-sided mounting tape through a series of tensile, shear strength, and adhesive tests on different surfaces such as wood and metal. Brands tested include Gorilla, Loctite, T-Rex, Fixed Pro, XFasten, LLP, Duck, and 3M. Key findings reveal that while Gorilla and Loctite tapes are among the most expensive, the affordable LLP tape consistently excels in tensile and shear strength tests on wood surfaces. Conversely, 3M tape stands out for its superior adhesion to smooth metal surfaces. price and performance vary significantly among the brands, with the least expensive options sometimes outperforming costlier ones. This comprehensive assessment offers valuable insights into the effectiveness of these tapes, highlighting 3M and LLP as top performers in their respective categories.
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In this part of the video, the presenter evaluates different brands of double-sided mounting tape through a series of tests to determine their effectiveness. The tests include tensile strength, shear strength, and the ability to hold objects on vertical surfaces. The tensile strength test involves attaching pieces of wood with the tape and measuring the force needed to separate them. The shear strength test uses T-shaped wood formations with various tape sizes. The final test involves attaching metal pieces to a vertical surface to assess the tape’s performance. Preliminary results show substantial differences between tape brands, with Gorilla Tape performing notably well in the tensile strength test, though with varying results between different samples and types of the tape.
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In this segment of the video, the tensile strength of various mounting tapes is tested. Loctite Power Grab, designed for indoor and outdoor use, shows tensile strengths of 16, 25, and 45 pounds across three samples. T-Rex mounting tape, which claims to hold up to 30 pounds, delivers tensile strengths of 46, 56, and 48 pounds. Fixed Pro, another mounting tape, boasts 121 pounds for the entire roll but shows 49, 32, and 47 pounds across samples. XFasten’s tape shows 31, 64, and 62 pounds. Surprisingly, LLP double-sided tape, a less expensive option, performs best with 104, 100, and 78 pounds. 3M Scotch 5952 tape increases from 40 to 68 pounds over time. The video notes the tapes perform better on less porous surfaces like plastic or steel. The least expensive tape, LLP, performs best, with 94 pounds, outperforming brands like Gorilla, 3M, XFasten, and T-Rex. The segment concludes by preparing for shear strength testing, with Gorilla tape showing 66 pounds of shear strength initially, then increasing to 81 pounds.
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In this segment, the video evaluates different adhesive tapes by testing their sticking ability on end grain and the side of boards. Various brands, including Gorilla, Duck, Loctite, T-Rex, Fix Pro, X Fastened, LP, and 3M, are put through strength tests. Results vary, with Gorilla, Duck, and LP performing well, particularly in sticking to both end grain and board sides. X Fastened shows consistent results, while Loctite and Fix Pro perform less effectively. The strength tests assess both the adhesive’s shear strength and structural integrity. Duck takes the lead with a strength of 94 pounds, followed by LL PT at 91 pounds, Gorilla at 84 pounds, 3M at 78 pounds, and T-Rex at 65 pounds.
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In this segment, various brands of double-sided tape are tested for their adhesive strength on metal surfaces. The tapes are evaluated over three trials, with results indicating changes in adhesion strength. Key findings include the 3M tape performing the best, with the highest adhesion strength of 82 pounds in the third test. LLP T showed good performance with 74 pounds, and Loctite achieved 64 pounds. Duck tape and T-Rex also performed well, with adhesion strengths of 63 pounds and 58 pounds, respectively. Price differences among the brands are noted, with LLP T being the most cost-effective at 22 cents per foot. Overall, 3M tape demonstrated superior performance in this test.
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In this part of the video, the presenter outlines the results of testing several types of tape, highlighting that the most expensive ones, Gorilla and Loctite, cost around $1.70 to $1.80 per foot. Despite their cost, a more affordable option, LLP, outperformed them in wood tensile and shear strength tests. However, for adhesion to smooth surfaces like steel, 3M was unbeatable. The presenter emphasizes that the video’s content is driven by viewer suggestions and encourages comments for future ideas while expressing gratitude to the viewers.