Glazing Tapes- A Primer
The term “glazing tape” is frequently used throughout the residential and commercial window industry and it can mean very different types of products to different …
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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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Foam as an Alternative Design Material
Foam is a lightweight, strong, durable, and pliable material that is becoming one of the leading alternative design materials throughout the automotive industry, aeronautics industry, and construction …
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Butyl Coated Foam- A Hybrid Approach to Sealing
Many manufacturers, particularly in the fenestration, construction, and transportation industries are familiar with butyl sealants. They are typically blends of butyl rubber and polyisobutylene. They …
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Surface Protection for Residential Windows
Residential windows have come a long way from the wood and aluminum single hung, double hung, and casement windows we remember from our youth. Those …
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A Brief History of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
Current global demand for pressure-sensitive adhesives is valued at approximately USD $52 Billion or roughly 47 billion square meters per year and is expected to …
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Extending Service Life for Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles
Emergency vehicles go through a lot while they are in service. Moreover, emergency vehicles also need to remain in commission for as long as possible: …
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Adhesive and Sealant Industry Standards
Adhesives and sealants need to meet certain global industry standards for use within the engineering and manufacturing communities. These standards are meant to ensure that …
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Understanding Tolerances on Die Cut and Slit Materials
Before sending materials into production, it’s important that companies be aware of the tolerances of the technology they’re using. Die cutting and slitting are both …
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