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Industrial Floor Tapes
Industrial floor tapes are heavy duty tapes
typically made from PVC material and ranging
between 0.02” to 0.15” in thickness. Most
industrial tapes featured a low profile and
beveled edge, allowing small-wheeled carts to
easily pass over lines.
They are specifically engineered to withstand
heavy traffic conditions, such as those found in
warehouses, manufacturing floors, and other
tough environments where heavy equipment
like forklifts and class 4 trucks can be found.
Once applied, many of these tapes are also
resistant to water and chemicals, which can be
crucial for facilities whose floors are regularly
cleaned with industrial scrubbers.
These floor tapes can and will outlast painted
lines in most cases.
Recommended
traffic level:

Pros
• Strong material, no stretching
• Removable backing liner
• Powerful adhesive
• Can resist heavy traffic, forklifts
• Long lifespan

Cons
• Higher price point than economy vinyl
• May be compromised by a combination of
extreme weight and pivoting (ie: pivoting
large forklift tires excessively on tape lines)

Common Industrial Floor Tape Lines:
• SafetyTac
• SafetyTac LEAN

Medium

to

Heavy

• Smart Stripe Tape
• Brady Toughstripe

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