Seven Popular Workhorse Gasket Materials
I’ve always liked the term “workhorse”. Some might think that anything called workhorse is common, unremarkable, or just boring. I’ve always thought workhorse is …
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The Thickest 3M VHB™ Tape Yet!
Many folks know that I’m a huge fan of 3M VHB™ acrylic foam tapes. I was in the industry when they were introduced in 1980 …
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Spacer Tapes for Structural Silicone Glazing: An Interview with Saint-Gobain
Bryan Harrison is the Technical Service Manager for the Thermalbond® spacer tape product line at Saint-Gobain. He kindly agreed to be interviewed for this blog …
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A New 3M Thin Film Bonding Tape
It’s probably obvious by these blog posts that I really enjoy sharing the innovation I see in the tape world. It excites me …
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Norseal® PVC Foam Tapes – Workhorse Products for Gasketing, Sealing, and Cushioning Applications
Some tapes, like some people, don’t draw a lot of attention to themselves. They might not be particularly flashy but they consistently get the job …
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Macbond® Arctic – Extreme Cold Temperature Performance
In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of observing the application temperature recommendations provided for each tape (typically between 60-100°F). It is hard to …
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Cutting Thick Foam Materials – A Waterjet Cutting Case Study
Cutting thick, soft foam materials accurately can be challenging. If you try cutting them with a knife, the foam compresses. As the foam thickness increases, …
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Pressure Sensitive Tapes for Truck Trailer Fabrication
We see tractor trailers every day. They are the critical link between producers and consumers. However, like most things we see often, we tend to …
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DeGoop: Remove Sealants, Caulking, and Adhesives
No matter how skilled you might be with a caulking gun, sealants will inevitably end up on a surface where they shouldn’t be. Tapes that …
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