Release Liners – The Unsung Hero of the Tape World
Release liners are that piece of paper or film that you remove to expose the adhesive on tapes or labels. Some people call it “the …
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What Exactly Is Adhesive Strength?
Just looking at the question above you will notice two very broad terms- “adhesive” and “strength”. There are thousands of adhesive formulations-structural systems (such as …
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Tapes and Primers and How They Work Together (and why not to avoid using them)
People use tapes every day and typically don’t think much about them. They just expect them to stick when they’re applied and most of the …
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Understanding Large Surface Lamination Assemblies
There are times when a single layer of a material simply is not suited to a project. This can occur throughout a myriad of industries, …
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Tom Brown, Inc. and SEAL: Distributors and Manufacturers working together
Brendan Brown, the COO of Tom Brown, Inc. has become the president of the SEAL (Sealant Engineering and Associated Lines) Group. The SEAL Group is …
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Glass to Glass Bonding Tapes
The first thing people think of when they think of glass is usually a window or a car windshield. While those are certainly the dominant …
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Over 80 Years of Service – History of Tom Brown Inc.
For over 80 years, Tom Brown, Inc. has been providing high quality building supplies to construction companies throughout the nation. First launched as Tom Brown …
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Understanding the Tack and Peel of Adhesive Tapes
The human sense of touch (also called somatosensation) is considerably well developed and utilizes a rather large area of the brain and nervous system. The …
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Water Jet Cutting for Rapid Prototyping
Water jet cutting is a unique platform to produce parts from foam, plastic, cork, rubber, and many other materials both with and without an adhesive …
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