How does self adhering tape work?

Question

I work in the Aviation field, and one item that we use constantly is this type of silicone self adhering tape that’s either red or grey. It sticks to nothing else and bonds to itself alone.

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Answer 1

Ingredients in the silicone cause it to permanently bond to itself when stretched or forced together.

Think of it like a thin layer of Silly Putty buttered on the top and bottom of a stretchy ribbon. Now kick the science-o-meter way up on the Silly Putty.

Once you get the meter to alien tech from Area 51, turn it back down an eighth of a turn to trade marked, Proprietary knowledge.

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