Tapeswitch is the most common manufacturer of ribbon switches. Grainger, McMaster Carr, and Allied Electronics are among some places to purchase them. Here is a list of their official distributors. http://www.tapeswitch.com/onlinestore/support.php
Good luck!
From Wikipedia: Duct tape (sometimes called duck tape; is a vinyl, fabric-reinforced, multi-purpose pressure sensitive tape with a soft and tacky pressure sensitive adhesive.
The pressure-sensitive products group included cellophane tape, almost all labels, and a variety of other pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), but did not include gummed tape.
Pressure sensitive tape.
This is a pressure sensitive switch that controls the oil pressure indicator (light or gauge) on the dash board in the vehicle
This is a pressure sensitive switch that controls the oil pressure indicator (light or gauge) on the dash board in the vehicle
Gaff tape is a strong cotton cloth based tape which is used primarily in film and television productions for holding down thick cables. Gaff tape is also pressure sensitive so is perfect when something extra strong is needed.
Pressure Sensitive was created in 1975-03.
The included pen is pressure sensitive and will change functionality depending on how much pressure is applied.
Cooper makes a model #1664 and Edwards does as well, #501A-G
Worn threads will cause this. Wrap your the threads on your oil pressure sending unit / switch with teflon tape, replace and tighten securely.
Scotch tape was invented in 1930 by banjo-playing 3M engineer Richard Drew. Scotch tape was the world's first transparent adhesive tape. Drew also invented the first masking tape in 1925—a 2-inch-wide tan paper tape with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing.
Google "pressure sensitive adhesives". Or go to the library and find a book on adhesives.