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Understanding Rubber-Based Pressure Sensitive Adhesives in Tape Products

History In 1845, a surgeon named Dr. Horace Day made the first crude surgical tape by combining India rubber, pine gum, turpentine, litharge (a yellow …

Understanding Acrylic Pressure Sensitive Adhesives in Tape Products

I had great trepidation in writing a blog post on this topic. Firstly, acrylic pressure-sensitive technology is so broad in scope that the relevant information …

Critical Considerations for Choosing a Die Cut Parts Supplier

Time is precious on the manufacturing line, and no one wants to spend it fiddling with tape and gaskets. Die cut parts simplify assembly work …

Questions Your Tape Supplier Should Ask

Many companies convert and sell tape products. Far fewer are interested in becoming a real partner. While the term “partner” is often overused in today’s …

Questions to Ask Your Die Cut Parts Supplier

Price and cost are two very different things. The cheapest parts often carry a lot of associated costs, while those with the higher price tag …

Multipurpose Medium Density PVC Foams

Medium density, closed cell PVC foams are considered a “workhorse” type product in gasketing and sealing applications. It’s like that handy screwdriver or utility knife …

Swirl-Free PVC Foams- The V-710 Series

Many sealing and gasketing applications require subsequent drilling for the insertion of screws, bolts or rivets to complete an assembly. The auguring action of a …

Light-Weighting with Adhesives and Tapes

Light-weighting is a popular topic in a variety of industries including transportation, general industrial applications, and even the building and construction market. In transportation applications, the …

Understanding Pressure Sensitive Tape Properties

When it comes to pressure sensitive adhesive tapes, there isn’t a convenient single rating system for how “strong” the tape might be. The adhesive systems …

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