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Re-Glazing Curtain Wall Units With 3M Structural Glazing Tape

Date: 6-5-18October 14, 2020

In our last blog post, we went through the process to de-glaze unitized and cassette curtain wall units that had been previously glazed using 3M’s…
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Deglazing Curtain Wall Systems Using 3M Structural Glazing Tape

Date: 5-22-18October 14, 2020

Deglazing is never a popular topic when it comes to curtain wall or window wall systems. But sometimes, things go wrong and you can’t afford…
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3M 4918 for Glass to Glass Partition Bonding

Date: 5-15-18October 15, 2020

Thick film acrylic adhesive tapes are ideal alternatives to sealants for glass to glass partitions and shower enclosures. They provide a nearly invisible bond line…
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Microcellular Polyurethane Foams

Date: 4-23-18October 18, 2020

Microcellular polyurethane foams are everywhere and chances are, you don’t even know it. Pick up your cell phone, get in your car, or turn on…
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Understanding Architectural Panel Tapes

Date: 4-17-18April 16, 2018

Architectural panel tapes (APT) are high performance double-coated acrylic foam tapes designed to replace rivets, welds, liquid adhesive systems, and other mechanical fasteners used in…
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Silicone Rubber Products for High Performance Applications

Date: 4-3-18October 14, 2020

Silicones are a large family of elastomers with a unique chemical structure that  gives them superior high and low temperature capabilities that are unavailable in…
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Unique Material Combinations- A Case Study

Date: 3-27-18March 26, 2018

One of the fun things about working with large curtain wall manufacturers is that they are always looking to try new designs and concepts. That…
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High Performance Polyurethane Foam Tapes

Date: 3-20-18

I always feel a little sorry for polyurethane foam tapes. Why? They tend to get lost in the shuffle between the acrylic foam tapes on…
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Foam Tapes for Muntin Bar Attachment

Date: 3-13-18March 13, 2018

Simulated divided lites are a popular design option for residential and even light commercial windows. The design intent is to create the look of individual…
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Understanding the Effect of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion on Tape Products

Date: 2-27-18January 14, 2021

The coefficient of thermal expansion is used to understand the rate at which a certain material expand as a function of temperature. This understanding is…
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