Robert is right-on here.
Further, I would suggest using only Scotch 33+, avoiding the cheap
tapes. There IS a difference.
Use moderate stretch when applying the main wraps, but stop
stretching as you near the end of
the work. Pull a little extra (still continuous) off the roll, and
cut with scissors. Apply the last couple of turns with
NO stretch.
That is the 3M-recommended way to avoid elastic-return and flagging.
Glenn/San Diego
6's
At 03:24 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote:
> Dan:
>I have found that tearing rather than cutting (with scissors) and over
>stretching is what causes electrical tape to curl up after it's wrapped
>around a wire or harness. I've used harness wrap on many wire bundles and
>sealed the ends with electrical tape (cut and not overstretched) and have
>not had the curling problem. I hope this helps.
>Bob Fabie
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