Foams for Trauma Pad Body Armor Applications
(Diagram Courtesy of Energetic Test Labs) When a bullet hits the outer surface of body armor, that kinetic energy causes the armor to flex and …
Custom Packaging Foam for High Value Products – A Case Study
(The Excursion Rifle by Shaw Barrels) Shaw Barrels in Bridgeville, PA (just south of Pittsburgh) is over 100 years old and produces high precision barrels …
Choosing the Right Thickness and Density for PVC Gasketing Foams
(Header Photo Courtesy of Saint Gobain Tape Solutions) PVC gasketing foams are closed-cell, highly conformable sealing materials that can prevent water, dirt, and air infiltration. …
Exploring the Advantages of Spooled Tape Products
As automation in manufacturing grows, one overlooked but highly efficient product format that supports this trend is spooled tape products. Whether it’s adhesive tapes, electrical …
Advantages of Die Cut Parts in Manufacturing
In manufacturing, custom die cutting provides numerous advantages compared to out-of-the-box solutions. When considering manufacturing solutions, pressure-sensitive die cut parts are easy to use, versatile, …
Die Cut PTFE Fabrics and Tapes for PVC Window Welders
The manufacturing of PVC windows typically involves welding in the corner to create a unitized frame or sash. In many cases, these welded areas will …
Growth of Pressure Sensitive Tape Market Opening New Doors for Tom Brown
The market for high-quality pressure sensitive adhesive tape is forecasted to expand significantly in the next decade, according to research analysts, and Tom Brown, Inc., …
Tom Brown: Celebrating 40 Years in the Tape Conversion Business
This year marks the 40th anniversary that Tom Brown began converting tape and transforming itself from a distributor of sealants and adhesive products to a …
3M VHB RP+ Series Acrylic Foam Tapes
Supply chain disruptions have been a fact of life for the past two years. Even a large company like 3M has not been spared. Some …