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Silicone Rubber Products for High Performance Applications

Silicones are a large family of elastomers with a unique chemical structure that gives them superior high and low temperature capabilities that are unavailable in …

Unique Material Combinations- A Case Study

One of the fun things about working with large curtain wall manufacturers is that they are always looking to try new designs and concepts. That …

High Performance Polyurethane Foam Tapes

I always feel a little sorry for polyurethane foam tapes. Why? They tend to get lost in the shuffle between the acrylic foam tapes on …

Foam Tapes for Muntin Bar Attachment

Simulated divided lites are a popular design option for residential and even light commercial windows. The design intent is to create the look of individual …

Understanding the Effect of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion on Tape Products

The coefficient of thermal expansion is used to understand the rate at which a certain material expand as a function of temperature. This understanding is …

Die Cut Foam Tape Products for Bonding and Assembly Applications

People don’t realize how often they touch or interact with products that are assembled with die-cut foam tapes. The most common one would be the …

Silane Coupling Agents for Use with Tapes in Glass Bonding Applications

Glass is known to be a “water loving” (the technical term is hydrophilic) surface and this makes adhesive bonds, particularly with acrylic adhesive systems, susceptible …

Understanding Silicone Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

In the two preceding blogs, we discussed the historical importance of rubber based pressure-sensitive adhesives and their continued use in today’s applications as well as …

Gasketing and Sealing Materials for Indoor and Outdoor Lighting Applications

Indoor and outdoor lighting systems require different types of gasket materials to provide reliable seals against various environmental conditions. These die-cut parts can be used …

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