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TAPES
We’ve Got It TapedProudlyBidvest 2015 Edition
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IndexPackaging Tape
Strapping Tape
Masking Tape
Stationery Tape
High Performance Tape
Electrical Tape
Printed Tape
Double-sided Filmic Tape
PVC Demarcation Tape
Bookbinding/Duct & Gaffer Tape
TESA Platemounting Tape
Automotive Tape
Single-sided Self Adhesive Foam
Double-sided Self Adhesive Foam
Splicing Tape
General Speciality Tape
Protection Mask Tape
Graphic/Stereo
Specialised Cloth/Harness Tape
Heat Sealing Tape
Acrylic Foam Tape
Dispensers & Carton Sealing Machines
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Bidvest Buffalo Tapes, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED, is
the leading self-adhesive tape company in
Southern Africa.
The company subscribes fully to uplifting its
people and the South African economy through
Black Economic Empowerment.
Bidvest Buffalo Tapes is the top convertor and
distributor of tape in the Southern African
market. Our product range boasts over 3000
products with a diversity that caters to all
industries. Our products include a range of both
commodity and speciality tape which are all
high-quality, trustworthy and ultra-strong.
The markets we serve are:
� General Industrial
� Automotive
� Cable
� Retail
� Printing and Graphics
� Protection Film
Bidvest Buffalo Tapes is a leader in its �eld due
to its �exible approach and dynamic readiness
to respond to customers’ needs. This is
reinforced by our power brand partnerships with
Tesa (Germany), Scapa (UK), Davik (Israel) and
our very own Sellotape brand.
The company’s philosophy of commitment to
superior service, an entrepreneurial
management team focused on providing tape
solutions to a diverse array of market segments,
as well as delivering on promises with integrity,
makes your life easier on a daily basis.
Look inside for a solution to your adhesive tape
requirements.
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SELF-ADHESIVE TAPES
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Total Thickness(microns)
AdhesiveType
SA 1252 (Amber)
SA 1270 (Buff)
SA 1271 (Clear)
SA 1271 (Clear)
SA 1280 (Buff)
SA 1250 (Buff)
SA 1251 (Clear)28 Micron Polyprop
28 Micron Polyprop
Hot Melt
Natural Rubber
Buff
Buff Clear
Amber
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50
Economy GradePolyprop
Water Based Acrylic
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Economy GradePolyprop
Water Based Acrylic
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Utility GradePolyprop
U PVC
Hotmelt
45
55
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
T
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
SA 1282 (Amber)
SA 1281 (Clear)
SA 1282 H
Utility GradePolyprop
Water Based Acrylic
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* Sealing ofCorrugatedBoxes
* Sealing ofCorrugatedBoxes
* Sealing ofCorrugatedBoxes
* Sealing ofCorrugatedBoxes
* Sealing ofCorrugatedBoxes
* Sealing ofCorrugatedBoxes
* Sealing ofCorrugatedBoxes for ColdStorage
* Freezer Tape
SA 1050 (Buff)
SA 1051 (Clear)Natural Rubber
Buff Amber Clear
* StationeryTape
SA 127528 Micron Polyprop
Green TintWater Based Adhesive
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-25 C to 70 C
B
A
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SA 3110Reinforced Glass FibrePolyprop
Hot Melt
135
*Glass FibreFilament Tape
* Bundling andStrapping
SA 3125 *Cross WeaveFilament Tape
Cross Weave ReinforcedGlass Fibre Polyprop
Hot Melt
145
TE 4289 MOPP Film
Natural Rubber
150
*High DensityPolypropStrapping
B
A
M
Backing
Total Thickness(microns)
AdhesiveType
B
A M
B
A
M
B
A
M
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MA 2553
MA 2552
MA 2551
NASHUA 476
MA 2591
TESA 4304
TESA 7140
TESA 4244
* General Purpose* Indoor Use* Good Adhesion
* Automotive* Medium - HighTemperature
* For Spraypainting
* Excellent Adhesion* High Temperature* Solvent Resistant* Very Supple
* Excellent Adhesion* High Temperature* Solvent Resistant* Very Supple
* Maximum Resistanceto wet sanding
* High Temperature* Excellent Adhesion* Flexible
* Automotive* High Grade:combines �exibilityof PVC with tensilestrength of polyester
* Masking of windscreens
* Fine-line Masking* Used on curves* Multi-colour Painting
* Flat-back Masking* Picture Framing
Paper
Hot Melt
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60 C
B
A
T
M
B
A
T
M
Paper
Paper
Paper
Natural Rubber
Natural Rubber
Natural Rubber
125
156
189
80 C
90 C
B
A
T
M
B
A
M
Paper
Natural Rubber
156
90 C
Special Paper
PVC/PET Laminate
PVC
Natural Rubber
Natural Rubber
Natural Rubber
180
181
110
140 C
170 C
140 C
B
A
T
M
Backing TemperatureRange
Total Thickness(microns)
AdhesiveType
B
A
T
M
B
A
T
M
B
A
T
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B
A
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Masking Tape
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SA 1009
REFLEXITE
PANFIX
REFLECTIVE
SA 1271
SA 1504
* Clear Cellulose* No residue* Easy to tear* Used in theGraphic industry
* Re ective Tape�* White, Red & Yellow* Solvent Resistant* Accelerated WeatherResistant
* Clear Polyprop* Used for gift
wrapping and of�ceuse
* Clear PVC* Used in ower�
arrangements by�orists
* Re exite Velour�VC 104 ConspicuityMaterial (E4-104R00-0001 SABSApproved)
PVC
Retrore ective Film�
Natural Rubber
Acrylic
55
B
A
Cellulose Film
Engineering Grade2000 Series
PVC
Polyprop
Rubber Adhesive
Acrylic
Natural Rubber
Waterbased Acrylic
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B
B
B
A
A
A
M
B
A
M
M
* Coloured vinyl forcoding
* Identi cation and�marking
* Available in allcolours
B
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(microns)
Backing
Total ThicknessAdhesiveType
B
A M
Stationery Tape
High Performance Tape
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SC 1503B
AT 7
NITTO 21
LASSO 255
SA 2547
SA 2501
* Electrical GlassCloth Class Thermal B
* Flame RetardantElectrical PVC
* Approved by SABS122, BSEN 60454
* PVC Insulation Tape* High Tack* Good Memory* All colours available
* G.P. Electrical PVCInsulation Tape
* Good Flexibility* Flame Retardant* All colours available
* High Voltage CableRepair Tape
* Kv/mm Dielectric44Strength
* Low Voltage SuperiorAmalgamation CableRepair Tape
Glass Cloth
PVC
EPR Rubber
PIB
ThermosettingRubber
Natural Rubber
Self Amalgamating
Self Amalgamating
160
145
750
500
130 C Continuous
-5 C to 50 C
-40 C to 1 0 C0
-40 C to 90 C
Plasticised PVC
Synthetic Rubber
190
-10 C to 80 C
Plasticised PVC
Modi ed Rubber�Resin
120
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Total Thickness(microns)
AdhesiveType
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B
A
T
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B
A
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M
B
A
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M
B
A
M
B
A
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B
A
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SA 1500White, Clearand Buff
SA 1200White, Clearand Buff
SA 1335White, Clearand Buff
* Printable PVC* Branding & SecurityIdenti�cation
* Superior Quality
* Printable Polyprop* High-quality Hot
Melt
* Printable Polyprop* Economy GradeAcrylic
PVC
Polyprop
Polyprop
Natural Rubber
Hot Melt
Water Based Acrylic
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Backing
Total Thickness(microns)
AdhesiveType
B
A M
B
A
M
B
A
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B
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Printed Tape
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SA 4700
SA 4903
SA 620
TRDA
TESA 4970
TESA 4965
TESA 51970
* GP Double-sided* For Laminating,Splicing and Joining
* Double-sided clothfor Point of SaleDisplay and carpettile laying
* Very high tack
* Nameplate laminating* High quality acrylic
adhesive for stickingto foams, nameplatesand envelopes
* Excellent resistance toheat
* Non-woven tissue* High tack* Used in splicing app-
lications
* High tack* Resists plasticisers* Heavy duty mounting* Resistant to light and
ageing
* High tack* Resists plasticisers* Permanent bonding* Transparent for
invisible bonding
* Transparent highadhesion
* Light, age and plas-ticiser resistant
* For mounting of mostmaterials throughoutthe industry
Polyprop
Cloth
Polyprop
Tissue Paper
PVC
Polyester
Polyprop
Hot Melt
Hot Melt
Solvent Acrylic
Water Based Acrylic
Modi ed Acrylic�
Modi ed Acrylic�
Modi ed Acrylic�
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250
105
90
240
205
220
Backing TemperatureRange
Total Thickness(microns)
AdhesiveType
B
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A
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B
A
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B
A
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B
A
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B
A
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B
A
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B
A
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Double-sided Filmic Tape
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SA 3560
SA 3561
SA 2058
SA 2007
AT 88
SA 3533
* Barrier Tape* Demarcation for
Hazardous andDangerous Areas
* Skull and Cross BonesDetecta Tape
* Printed: ElectricalCable Buried Below
* Demarcation Tape* Hazardous Areas,First Aid, Fire Hydrant
* Available in othercolours
* Floor Marking Tape* Also used for colourcoding
* Available in othercolours
* Sealing of ShutteringMoulds and formworkboxes
* Used in Fumigation ofTobacco
* All Weather, HotHouse Repair Tape
Plastic
Plastic
Non-Adhesive
Non-Adhesive
40
50
PVC
Solvent Rubber
150
Pliable PVC
PVC
UV Stabilised PVC
Solvent Rubber
Solvent Rubber
Acrylic
150
150
150
Backing
Total Thickness(microns)
AdhesiveType
B
A M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
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B
A
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B
A
M
B
A
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PVC Demarcation Tape
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SA 2159
SA 5804
SA 5850
SA 3101
XAL30V
XAL100V
SA 5907
* Matt, waterproofbookbinding cloth
* Non-re ective�* Available in AllColours
* Gloss, waterproofcloth/duct tape
* Available in black
* Utility waterproofcloth/duct tape
* Available in AllColours
* Matt cloth for theentertainmentindustry
* Available in AllColours
* Aluminium foil forducting
* Aluminium foil forducting
* Decorative chromepolyprop
* UV and ageingresistant
Polyethylene CoatedCloth
Polyethylene CoatedCloth
Polyethylene CoatedCloth
Cloth
Aluminium Foil
Soft Aluminium Foil
Metalised Polyprop
Rubber Calendered
Rubber
Rubber Calendered
Natural Rubber
Solvent Acrylic
Solvent Acrylic
Acrylic
280
300
180
300
30
100
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Book Binding/Duct &Gaffer Tape
Backing
Total Thickness(microns)
AdhesiveType
B
A M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
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TESA 52020
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING PRINTING
LABEL PRINTING
TESA 52021
TESA 52022
TESA 52120
TESA 52121
TESA 52122
TESA 52220
TESA 52221
TESA 52222
* Hard, white P.E. foamblue ID
* Medium hard, whitefoam purple ID
* Soft, white foam redID
* Thick Plates = 1.70mm
White lm�
White lm�
White lm�
High
Graded
Graded
500
500
500
B
B
A
A
B
A
M
M
M
Backing TemperatureRange
Total Thickness(microns)
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B
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* Hard, white P.E. foamblue ID
* Hard, white P.E. foamblue ID
* Medium hard, whitefoam purple ID
* Medium hard, whitefoam purple ID
* Medium hard, whitePE foam blue ID
* Medium hard, whitePE foam blue ID
* Soft, white foam redID
* Soft, white foam redID
* Soft, white PE foamred ID
* Soft, white PE foamred ID
* Thin Plates = 1.14mm
* Thin Plates = 1.14mm
* Thin Plates = 1.14mm
* Thick Plates = 1.70mm
TESA 52115
TESA 52117
White lm�
White lm�
Graded
Graded
380
380
B
B
A
A
M
M
TESA 52015
TESA 52017
TESA Platemounting Tape
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TESA 50530
TESA 7133
TESA 62825
TESA 54533
TESA 7140
* Opaque White Body
* Temporary protectionfor painted surfaces
* Up to six months out-doors
* Leaves no adhesive
* Environmentallyfriendly
* Interior protection forunpainted plasticparts
* Removable with noresidue
* Does not lift duringoven drying
* Thermo printing forpermanent markingof parts with dif�cultsurfaces
* Resistant to weather,oil, light and ageing
* Do not open labels* Transport Security
Label. Leaves noadhesive after sixmonths
* Allows applicationof window panesdirectly to e-coatedwindow �ange areawithout using anyprimer
Polyole nic Film�
Polypropylene
Polyester Foil
Polyole nic Film�
PVC/PolyesterLaminate
Synthetic Elastomere
Natural Rubber
Modi ed acyrlic�
Synthetic Elastomere
Natural Rubber
80
80
60
90
168
Long Term 60 C
Short Term 130 C
Backing TemperatureRange
Total Thickness(microns)
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B
A
T
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
M
B
A
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Guard
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EVA* Closed cell* Used for sealing
out draughts aroundwindows and doors
* Gasket seals
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KW 5164 White
KW 5589 Black
KW 5474 White
5020
5030
* Hard Closed-CellWhite PVC Foam
* UV Resistant
* High performance,cross-linked P.E. foam
* UV and petrochem-ical resistant
* For bonding applic-ations
* Cross-linked P.E. foam* High shear* Not recommendedfor UV exposure
* High quality mirrormount
* General purposedouble-sided foam
* General purposedouble-sided foam
PVC
Polyethylene
Polyethylene
Polyethylene Foam
Polyethylene Foam
Acrylic
Acrylic
Aggressive RubberResin
Solvent Acrylic
Solvent Acrylic
2
3
Backing
Total Thickness(millimetres)
AdhesiveType
B
A MM
MM
B
A
MM
B
A
MM
MM
MM
B
B
B
A
A
A
Double-sided SelfAdhesive Foam
1.5
0.8 &1.5
1 & 2
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LOHMANN 5131
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18
400
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Protection Mask TapePr
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SA 1563
NR 685
RH 100 laser�lm black/white
R 401black/white
A 0020 clear
A 0040 clear
C 050/4AE
* Outdoor black/whiteUV resistant special-ized Polyethylenefor Metal SurfaceProtection
* Heavy duty MOPP* Easy peel* No residual on
removal
* Laser cutting of stain-less steel
* High tack
* Medium/High tack* Protection of steel
surfaces
* Easy peel* Low adhesion
* Clear lm�* Medium/highadhesion �lm
* Protection of chroma-dek surface
* Clear lm�* Medium/highadhesion �lm
* Protection of chroma-dek surface
* Sandwich panels
LDPE
LDPE
LDPE
LDPE
LDPE
LDPE
MOPP
Rubber
Rubber
Rubber
Acrylic
Acrylic
Acrylic
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35
45
High Grade, Hot Melt
70
70
100
70
B
A
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B
A
M
B
A
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B
A
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B
A
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B
A
M
B
A
M
Backing
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AdhesiveType
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A M
* 1000mm, 1250mm,1500mm
* 1000mm, 1250mm,1500mm
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TESA 51608
3 STD
5 STD
10 STD
SA 5106
3 CS
5 CS
10 CS
with adhesive
TESA 4651
TESA 4657
* Wire harness bundling* Noise dampening* Resistant to ageing
* PTFE Glass coatedfabric
* Wrapping of auto-motive electrical wiringharnesses
* Used in engine com-partments
* For use on heatsealing machines
* For bundling andprotection
* Very exible�* Resistant to elementsand inscribable
* Grey, high temp. cloth* Resists ageing* Leaves no residual on
removal
PET Non Woven
Heat Sealing Tape
Rayon Cloth Class T2
Heat Sealing Tape
Black Fabric
Grey Cotton Fabric
Rubber
Non Adhesive
RubberThermosetting
Silicone
Natural Rubber
RubberThermosetting
300
130 C for 3000 hours
105 C
100 C
180 C
250
135, 185 and 310
75, 125 and 225
295
290
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
B
A
M
Backing
Total Thickness(microns)
AdhesiveType
B
A M
TemperatureRange
T
T
T
T
T
Heat Sealing
Specialised Cloth/Harness Tape
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TAPES
BIDVEST BUFFALO TAPES (PTY) LTDReg no 1998/022667/07
P.O. Box 8877, Edenglen, 161344 Forge Road, Spartan, Kempton Park
Tel: +27 11 281 2600, Fax: +27 11 394 8300,
Web: www.amastikkistikki.co.za
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