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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 …

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 …

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