Silicone Tape
Tommy Tape Mfg. Inc.

Tommy Tape Mfg. Inc. of Southington, Connecticut makes a tape that isn't sticky at all. And yet the silicone-based tape bonds instantly - to itself. Within a few minutes after wrapping an object, Tommy Tape begins to fuse to itself, forming an air- and water-tight, bond around the object.

The tape wraps on virtually any electric connection, from extension cords and battery terminals to radio and Loran connections. According to the manufacturer, the tape is not only waterproof, but can be applied underwater. Diesel fuels, oils or saltwater are said to cause no harm to the tape, which is described as a "no-goo" remedy for whipping the ends of ropes, cables or winch handles. Other marine uses include emergency hose repair, including exhaust and water lines. The tape withstands temperatures in excess of 500°F, and will not melt. Three standard sizes are available: 1" x 20 Mil x 36', 1" x 30 Mil x 28' and 1" x 40 Mil x 21' in length. The tape is offered in white, royal blue, yellow, black, gray, orange/red, cherry red and green (we also offer clear as a standard color ). If can be manufactured in any color and thickness and in widths up to 3" (Tommy Tape can be manufactured in widths from 1/4" to 2" wide, from 5 Mil to 80 Mil thick and up to 110' in length. - tt.).

Courtesy of Boating Industry Magazine/July 1994 page 47.