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Silicone Sealant Compatibility with Tapes and Gaskets in Fenestration Applications

Date: 5-18-22May 19, 2022
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Viscoelastic Behavior in Tapes
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Viscoelastic Behavior in Tapes

Date: 3-3-22May 19, 2022
Viscoelasticity. It’s a big word and might sound a bit intimidating but the concept is not difficult to grasp. The pressure-sensitive adhesives used to make…
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Silicone Alternatives for Commercial Fenestration Applications | Pittsburgh | Tom Brown, Inc.
Category: Product Spotlight

Silicone Alternatives for Commercial Fenestration Applications

Date: 11-9-21November 9, 2021
Some of you may have read my last post on supply chain challenges with silicone sealants used in residential window fabrication. I’m going to reiterate…
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Silicone Alternatives for Window Glazing Applications | Pittsburgh | Tom Brown, Inc
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Silicone Alternatives for Window Glazing Applications

Date: 10-27-21October 27, 2021
  The demand for silicone rubber materials surged in late 2020 and has increased through 2021. While the aerospace and medical markets have long used…
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Managing Noise and Vibration with Fabricated Foams and Adhesive Materials | Pittsburgh | Tom Brown, Inc.
Category: Product Spotlight

Managing Noise and Vibration with Fabricated Foams and Adhesive Materials

Date: 10-13-21October 13, 2021
The two primary sources of noise are airborne noise and structural noise. Airborne noise results from the interaction of a vibrating surface with the surrounding…
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Waterjet Parts for Architectural Façade Applications) | Pittsburgh | Tom Brown Inc.
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Waterjet Parts for Architectural Façade Applications

Date: 8-23-21August 23, 2021
There are truly some fantastic buildings that were recently built or are in the construction process. The curtain wall, window wall and metal building panel…
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What is the Strongest Double Sided Tape? | Pittsburgh | Tom Brown, Inc.?
Category: Should Ask Questions (SAQ)

What is the Strongest Double Sided Tape?

Date: 7-12-21July 12, 2021
    Recently, I was reviewing the keyword search terms people used to reach our website. The following is just a sampling of the searches…
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Understanding Compression Set and Compression Deflection | Pittsburgh | Tom Brown, Inc.
Category: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Understanding Compression Set and Compression Deflection

Date: 7-7-21July 7, 2021
  There are a number of variables that need to be considered when selecting elastomeric materials for gasketing and sealing applications. The compressibility of elastomers…
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Seven Popular Workhorse Gasket Materials | Pittsburgh | Tom Brown, Inc.
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Seven Popular Workhorse Gasket Materials

Date: 6-8-21June 8, 2021
  I’ve always liked the term “workhorse”.  Some might think that anything called workhorse is common, unremarkable, or just boring. I’ve always thought workhorse is…
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The Thickest 3M VHB™ Tape Yet! | Pittsburgh | Tom Brown, Inc.
Category: Product Spotlight

The Thickest 3M VHB™ Tape Yet!

Date: 5-26-21May 26, 2021
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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Tom Brown, Inc.

With its headquarters located in Lawrence, PA, Tom Brown, Inc. is a fully integrated converter and manufacturer of specialty tapes and gasket materials and a distributor of specialty construction products under the BK Brown Construction Products.

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Our Locations

224 Georgetown Road
P.O.Box 460
Lawrence, PA 15055-0460

Phone: (724) 743-2121
Fax: (724) 743-0521

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Salt Lake City Branch
1877 South 3230 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Phone: (801) 903-2054

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For a wide selection of specialty construction products please visit our sister site:
brown-cp.com.

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