Shurtape

Shurtape Technologies traces its roots to 1880, when Shuford Mills was established as a North Carolina textile manufacturer. A tape division formed in 1955 grew steadily and was spun off as the independent company Shurtape Technologies in 1996.

The company remains a family owned, fifth generation business headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, with manufacturing facilities including its original duct tape plant in Stony Point, North Carolina, established in 1972. Shurtape now operates 13 manufacturing facilities and employs roughly 1,500 people worldwide.

Product Lines

Shurtape produces professional grade tapes for trade applications, including foil tape, duct tape, masking tape, and packaging tape sold under the Shurtape brand. The company's portfolio also includes Duck brand consumer duct tape, FrogTape painter's tape, Painter's Mate tape, T-Rex heavy duty tape, and Pro Tapes specialty products.

Tape constructions span gaffer tape, foil tape for HVAC duct sealing, hot melt adhesive tapes, and masking products formulated for different surfaces and removal timelines, giving contractors options across sheet metal, drywall, and general jobsite applications.

Why Contractors Specify Shurtape

HVAC installers rely on Shurtape foil and duct tapes to seal ductwork joints and seams because the adhesive formulations are built for the temperature swings and vibration found in mechanical systems. Consistent roll widths and adhesive performance reduce the need for rework on sealed joints.

Having one manufacturer produce both general purpose and specialty tapes lets crews stock fewer products while still matching tape type to task, from temporary masking during finishing work to permanent duct seam sealing.

How to Choose Shurtape Products

Matching tape to substrate is the starting point: foil tape is formulated for sealing metal ductwork, while masking tapes are designed for paint lines on drywall, trim, or glass and vary by how long they can stay adhered before removal.

Installers should also weigh the temperature range the tape will face in service, since HVAC duct seams experience different conditions than interior masking applications, and confirm whether a UL listed or code compliant tape is required for the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Shurtape foil tape and standard duct tape?

Foil tape uses an aluminum facing designed to seal HVAC ductwork seams and withstand the heat cycles of a duct system, while standard duct tape uses a cloth or poly backing better suited to general purpose jobsite repairs rather than sealed duct joints.

Can Shurtape masking tape be left on for multiple days during a paint job?

Removal timelines vary by product line, so installers should check the specific masking tape's rated removal window before leaving it on trim or glass for an extended period.

Is Shurtape foil tape rated for use on metal ductwork seams?

Foil tape in the Shurtape lineup is manufactured for sealing metal duct joints and seams as part of HVAC installation work.

What is the difference between Shurtape brand tape and the company's Duck or FrogTape brands?

Shurtape brand products are positioned for professional trade and industrial use, while Duck and FrogTape are consumer facing brands under the same parent company, Shurtape Technologies.

Does Shurtape make heavy duty tape for jobsite repairs beyond ductwork?

The T-Rex line covers heavy duty repair and bonding tape for general jobsite use outside of HVAC duct sealing.