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Description: Engineers in a wide range of industries are solving problems and simplifying assemblies using adhesive tapes. Adhesive tapes have proven to be highly effective in joining dissimilar materials, ...

Description: Adhesive tapes provide an ideal bonding solution in applications including: honeycomb sandwich edge close out, local reinforcement where inserts or fasteners are required, and the splicing of ...

Description: Environmental conditions will often affect the bonding application of adhesive tape during its application process. With a wide range of industries and product designs, bonding and tape applications ...

Description: The custom tape converter you choose will partner with you from start to finish on your project. Here are 5 questions you should ask yourself when evaluating custom tape converters so that you get ...

Description: A glossary of terms used in the adhesive tape and tape converting industry. ...

Description: Pressure sensitive adhesive tape (also known as: PSA, self adhesive, self stick adhesive) is a major category of adhesive tapes and is a relatively thin flexible tape with single or double sided ...

Description: Because we at Metal Cutting are specialists in precision cut-to-length metal tube, people often pick our brains to learn more about the advantages or disadvantages of different tubing materials - and ...

Description: Automation is one of the fastest upward trends in manufacturing today, from advancements in materials and machinery to robotics and 3D printing. ...

Description: Is there sustainability in plastics? This seems to be a common question throughout industry today. As the need for green materials grows in commercial construction and other industries, and ...

Description: Five Ways Tape Can Save the Day ...

Description: In many industries, from automotives to agriculture, plastics are consistently proving to be an advantageous material and are presenting new solutions to common problems. From energy efficiency and ...

Description: There seems to be a common misconception among Americans that plastics are not environmentally friendly. The thinking often goes that since they are made from fossil fuels, they can't be good. ...

Description: For well over 100 years, humans have been finding new and better ways to incorporate plastic into nearly every part of daily life. ...

Description: You've most likely heard a great deal about reshoring and manufacturing by now; it's a buzzword and a popular trend, for good reason. ...

Description: Plastics are known to reduce costs and boost efficiency in a number of industries, with their countless applications and advantages. One of the industries that continues to be aided by the use of ...

Description: As the world becomes more concerned about the environment, we are starting to look at plastics in a different light. Our businesses and homes rely heavily on plastics, and it is no wonder, as it is ...

Description: What do hair combs, Barbie Dolls, car interiors, jet engine parts, and the first American flag to be planted on the moon have in common? All are made from plastics. ...

Description: There has been a lot of talk recently about the best ways to incorporate sustainability into the manufacturing industry. As the talk has spread to the building and construction industries, it should ...

Description: Among the first things I learned about the Packaging Industry were its power of innovation, importance in both protecting and presenting a product, and the breadth of opportunities it provides to ...

Description: In today's automotive systems, even relatively "simple" applications such as headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals are prime targets for innovations in technology. But while people ...

Description: For the past three decades, Columbiana Hi Tech (CHT) has supported the full Nuclear Fuel Cycle, specializing in custom fabrication and specialty products for the nuclear industry. Manufactured ...

Description: We were able to successfully develop parameters on the 5 adhesives over all of our available wattages. A detailed description of the system, the methods and the results are provided below. ...

Description: For over 30 years, Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc., also known as Sawbones, has been changing the way medical practitioners train and prepare for surgery. The first and largest provider of ...

Description: The recommended application temperature is 68°F to 100°F. Application with Heat Assist (warming adhesive just prior or during application) can aid adhesive flow and surface wet out. In general, 100 - ...

Description: And now for a completely different topic about tungsten ... Dimensionally a far cry from tungsten wire with a diameter of 0.0010" (0.025 mm) is the use of tungsten for die sinker electrodes. Taking ...

Description: Tape is an important component to achieving total system closure - and shouldn't be forgotten when prepping for the job. There are many options available, each serving their own unique purpose. ...

Description: Just as the name implies pressure sensitive adhesive requires some amount of pressure when applied to reach the desired bond to the substrate. It is always recommended that the surface the PSA will be ...

Description: The basics of adhesives and things to consider when determining the best adhesive for your application. ...

Description: When selecting a floor plate there are many factors to consider. Metal plate has different processes it goes through that you can select from based on the resulting mechanical properties you require. ...

Description: Walking downtown we have all come across a piece of faded diamond plate, often times it is in extremely bad shape. Diamond plate aluminum is used for hatch covers and at crosswalks to prevent slips ...

Description: Storm drain systems are used throughout the world to provide a way for excess rainwater and groundwater to drain safely to designated runoff areas. Storm drains are located on streets, freeways and ...

Description: EVA is a copolymer which is comprised of the monomers Ethylene C2H4 and Vinyl Acetate Monomer CH2=CHOOCCH3 conjoined to make the copolymer Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, or EVA for short. EVA lowers the seal ...

Description: Stainless steels are common in the food and beverage industry for manufacture, bulk storage and transportation, preparation and presentation applications. Depending on the grade of stainless steel ...

Description: From pavement to seawalls, and new bridges to decades-old railroads, many are now discovering the power and potential of plastics. ...

Description: Question: What material can a product be constructed of in order to withstand damage, abuse, harsh conditions, low temperatures, high temperatures, and everything in between? Answer: Plastic. ...

Description: Acetron GP POM-C makes for quieter and more efficient bread dough mixing. ...

Description: HICKORY, N.C. (June 2014) Although there are a million and one uses for duct tape, there are only a few ways to make it. In North America, the most common methods are through lamination or ...

Description: This article appeared in the May 11, 2006 issue of "Machine Design" magazine under the title, "No More 'Girlie Man' Gears: Advanced Polymers Let Designers Replace Metals in Large, Complex Gear Sets ...

Description: Many electrical insulation applications are designed with dielectric breakdown strength (DBS), or the voltage potential required to break through an electrically insulating material, as a major ...

Description: Elastomeric insulating tapes are routinely used in electrical systems manufacturing. The dielectric strength of the material being used is of utmost importance in these applications and it is often ...

Description: 3M™ Vinyl Tapes are used in countless applications and industries. With their aggressive adhesion, wear resistance and clean removal from most surfaces, 3M™ vinyl tapes offer benefits for ...

Description: United States > All 3M Products > Market Segments > Manufacturing and Industry > Industrial Adhesives & Tapes > Support > Technical & News Articles To help you make sure you find the optimum 3M tape ...

Description: Graphite has long been the preferred material for the majority of sinker EDM electrode applications due to its exceptional thermal resistivity and manufacturability. But, before graphite there was ...

Description: Chemical Composition - Steels, Alloys and Stainless Chart ...

Description: Chart for Mechanical Properties of Steel - Condition, Strength, Hardness, Machinability ...

Description: Chemical Resistance Data for Polyolefin/Standard Materials ...

Description: TPO materials, with their low surface energy characteristics, present unique bonding challenges for manufacturers of pressure sensitive adhesives. Add into the equation a second substrate, such as, a ...

Description: Siliconised release liners play a critical role in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) systems, protecting the adhesive during transport and storage and through various converting and assembly ...

Description: Converters of non-conductive web surfaces, such as pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes, need to be constantly vigilant in controlling static electricity. High levels of electrostatic charges can ...

Description: As manufacturers seek to reduce costs and increase productivity to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace, one area that should not be overlooked is the release liner of ...

Description: Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes are prone to the buildup of electrostatic charges. High levels of electrostatic charges can be dangerous, and moderate levels can permanently destroy the ...

Description: Foam materials made from rubber and plastics are a ubiquitous part of modern life, serving as indispensable components in everything from advanced medical and aerospace applications to everyday ...

Description: DFT wire is a metal-to-metal composite developed to combine the desired physical and mechanical attributes of two or more materials into a single wire or ribbon system. As a result of extreme ...

Description: This page is a translator with many practical applications. Film extruders invoice by the roll, thousand square inches ( MSI ), the bag or the pound. In the final analysis, we buy pounds and sell ...

Description: Space requirements for mechanical and electrical services in buildings present significant challenges for architectural and engineering designers. To achieve an efficient and functional building ...

Description: A major manufacturer of custom precision stampings, moldings and assemblies provides innovative design engineering and production in a state-of-the-art facility. Industries served include surgical and ...

Description: Sensors and actuators used in the engine compartment are being exposed to higher temperatures, more aggressive media and more extreme thermomechanical loads than ever before. These combined stresses ...

Description: Furnish and install Nichiha Sierra Premium fiber cement panels where shown on drawings or specified herein. ...

Description: Nichiha Sierra Premium™ panels (hereafter called "the panels") must be stored flat and kept dry before being installed. On site it is recommended that you carry the panels by the edges for ...