Elastomeric Foams for Gasket Applications
EPDM: the acronym stands for “ethylene propylene diene monomer” and is a class of synthetic elastomer that has some cross linking that enhances it resistance …
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Extending Trailer Life With Adhesive Fasteners
Truck trailers require a significant investment for any company. It’s in a company’s best interest to make sure that each trailer lasts a long time …
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Static and Dynamic Shear Testing at Extreme Temperatures- A Study in Truck and Utility Trailer Field Performance
The title of this blog sounds esoteric and perhaps a bit pompous; like a thesis that a grad student might submit for a postgraduate degree. …
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Understanding Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes and Field Performance (Part 2)
In part one of our series, we explored the first set of “screens” to help narrow the myriad of tape options that are available to …
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Waterproofing Utility Trailers
Trailers can be notoriously difficult to effectively waterproof. Not only do they have a multitude of ingress points for water, but they are also often …
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Surface Protection Films for Architectural Applications
There are many opportunities for accidental damage throughout the process of manufacturing, painting, shipping, and installing architectural products. Surface protection films are designed to protect …
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The Advantages of Kiss Cut Parts on Productivity
When it comes to manufacturing, productivity is incredibly important. Through kiss cutting, businesses are able to improve upon the handling of their manufactured parts. Not …
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Creating High Value Products Using 3 Die Cutting Techniques
Die cutting is one of the best ways to produce high quality parts and components with minimal waste. Because die cutting is a very precise …
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Understanding Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Performance in the Field
Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes (often referred to as adhesive tape, sticky tape, or just tape) utilize a family of permanently tacky adhesives designed to be applied …
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