What Is a Grounding Tape?
A grounding tape refers to a type of conductive tape made of metal, specifically designed for grounding purposes in electrical equipment and buildings.
Grounding tape is a single-sided adhesive tape with an adhesive side and a conductive side. The adhesive side is made conductive by incorporating metal particles or embossing, allowing charges to pass through. While the conductive side is typically made of metal, some tapes use conductive fabric to accommodate irregularities and movable parts.
It serves the purpose of dissipating accumulated charges in electrical equipment to the ground, preventing equipment failure caused by lightning or abnormal currents. Additionally, it can be used as an electromagnetic shield, minimizing the impact of electromagnetic waves on surrounding equipment and circuits used in devices employing electromagnetic waves.