The Thickest 3M VHB™ Tape Yet!
Many folks know that I’m a huge fan of 3M VHB™ acrylic foam tapes. I was in the industry when they were introduced in 1980 …
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A Great Trade Show and Learning Experience
I’m stating the obvious here, I know, but the pandemic put the brakes on nearly all in-person trade shows during the past 14 months. …
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Spacer Tapes for Structural Silicone Glazing: An Interview with Saint-Gobain
Bryan Harrison is the Technical Service Manager for the Thermalbond® spacer tape product line at Saint-Gobain. He kindly agreed to be interviewed for this blog …
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A New 3M Thin Film Bonding Tape
It’s probably obvious by these blog posts that I really enjoy sharing the innovation I see in the tape world. It excites me …
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Norseal® PVC Foam Tapes – Workhorse Products for Gasketing, Sealing, and Cushioning Applications
Some tapes, like some people, don’t draw a lot of attention to themselves. They might not be particularly flashy but they consistently get the job …
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Macbond® Arctic – Extreme Cold Temperature Performance
In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of observing the application temperature recommendations provided for each tape (typically between 60-100°F). It is hard to …
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Last Minute Product Development Challenges… When Tape Converters Do Their Best Work
. Engineers spend endless hours developing new products and revising current designs to meet market demand. The timelines are demanding, which can make it feel …
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Cutting Thick Foam Materials – A Waterjet Cutting Case Study
Cutting thick, soft foam materials accurately can be challenging. If you try cutting them with a knife, the foam compresses. As the foam thickness increases, …
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Understanding the Shelf Life & Storage Conditions of Adhesive Tapes & Die Cut Parts
Many of us have a roll of masking or duct tape that’s been sitting in our garage or basement for quite a while. It probably …
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