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5 ESSENTIAL ADHESIVE TAPES FOR KARTING (AND HOW TO USE THEM ON THE TRACK!)

Luca Barnaba
12 July 2025 • 6 min. read

In karting, duct tape is a tool that is never given due attention. You always have it with you, of course, especially to manage emergency situations (such as last-second repairs). However, most of the time, you ignore the fact that there are different types, each with a precise function: some help protect certain components of the kart from heat, others improve the grip of the shoes on the front floor and on the pedals,  still others allow you to securely attach wiring, sensors or accessories. We have selected 5 adhesive tapes for karting: practical, resistant, suitable for uneven surfaces and usable even in difficult conditions such as rain. They range from cheap products at less than 2 Euros per piece, to technical products around 14 Euros each. From the so-called "American" canvas tape to heat-resistant aluminium tape, we show you which ones should always be available in your toolbox and how to best use them on the track!

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Insulating tape

Designed to insulate electrical connections, insulating tape is an extremely versatile ally also for various uses in karting. It is ideal, for example, for collecting and sorting wiring, or for protecting points subject to repeated contact, such as the area between the steering column pin and the tie rods: a solution often adopted by professional mechanics in major international competitions (to learn more, read “Under Review | Full analysis of the Tony Kart Racer 401 RR winner of the 2022 OKJ FIA Karting World Championship in Sarno”). In addition to these recurring uses, insulating tape can also be useful in less obvious, but potentially critical, situations. For example, wrapping it around the radiator cap or the master cylinder reservoir cap can help prevent loosening due to vibration.  The proposed model is a 19 mm x 25 m PVC insulating tape, available in different colours (yellow, red, green and blue).

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Approximately 2.04 euros (VAT excluded)

To buy: mondokart.com
Photo credit Mondokart

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