Industrial Tapes Reference Materials

Description: When heat threatens tiny lifesaving tech, die cut Thermal tape can help medical keeps cool-engineered trust for large scale supply. ...

Description: When it comes to masking in high temperature finishing processes, not all tapes perform at the same level. For stability, heat resistance, and clean removal the go-to material is green polyester tape. ...

Description: Automotive labeling plays a critical role in ensuring safety, quality, and compliance within the automotive industry. From ensuring traceability to meeting regulatory requirements, automotive labels ...

Description: UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification is a key standard for ensuring the safety and quality of materials used in electronics, aerospace, and automotive industries. UL-approved label materials ...

Description: Wondering what "ESD safe" is? ESD safe materials are engineered to prevent static build-up and uncontrolled discharge, protecting sensitive electronic components during manufacturing, storage, and ...

Description: Polyonics polyimide and polyester labels and tags protect sensitive electronic devices from electrostatic charges. They create a barrier against static electricity, preserving the performance of ...

Description: When it comes to high-performance materials used in demanding industries like electronics, aerospace, and manufacturing, Kapton® and polyimide tapes and films often stand out as top contenders. ...

Description: Thermal transfer labels are essential across industries—from electronics and aerospace to manufacturing—becaus e they offer long-term durability and readability. Understanding how long do ...

Description: In the realm of adhesive tapes, the choice between die-cut tape and single roll tape holds significant implications for various applications. While die-cut tape offers precision and customization, ...

Description: Cloth Tape is a very common tape, widely used in various fields such as packaging, transportation, construction, etc. Many people hope to choose a good quality product when buying Cloth Tape, but they ...

Description: Assess the compatibility between the adhesive and the materials being bonded. This can affect everything from the adhesive type and coating weight to the material carrying the adhesive - thinner, ...

Description: One common storm-prep tactic is window taping. This method simply involves applying strips of duct tape or masking tape to the outside surface of a window, often in an X pattern across the middle of ...

Description: This article is mainly about what kind of tapes can be used in 3D printing ...

Description: Coating technology refers to the process of applying adhesive or other fluid materials onto a substrate using coating equipment. The coated substrate is then passed through an oven for drying or ...

Description: In the vast realm of tape technology, cloth duct tape stands out with its unique material and remarkable performance, offering us numerous conveniences. Among them, the double-sided cloth duct tape is ...

Description: Masking Tape and PET Tape are too terms often used interchangeable, but are they really the same? Fundamentally, no, Washi Tape and Masking Tape are not the same. However, they have a lot of ...

Description: In our daily life, transparent glue is widely used. Transparent glue has re-peelability, high tensile strength, long-lasting adhesion, and is water-resistant and high-temperature resistant. Therefore, ...

Description: Double-sided tape is a roll of adhesive tape made of paper, cloth, or plastic film as the base material, with elastomeric pressure-sensitive or resin-type pressure-sensitive adhesive evenly coated on ...

Description: As a car owner, I often encounter problems with stickers and decorations on the car body and windows. Whether it's car decals, small interior decorations, transparent tape used for wedding ...

Description: There are various types of kraft paper tape, which can be categorized into two major types based on the adhesive coating on the substrate: water-free kraft paper tape (self-adhesive) and ...

Description: Yousan Technology will introduce organic silicone products in the field of new energy. Our silicone rubber products include organic silicone foamed sheets, organic silicone solid sheets, and ...

Description: With its unique pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, Filament tape exhibits excellent adhesion and special properties, including alkali resistance, high tensile strength, deformation resistance, ...

Description: Valued at USD 39.2 billion in 2023, the wearable medical device market is expected to reach 68.9 USD billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2024 until 2030. The prevalence of chronic ...

Description: Double-sided Transfer tape is made directly from acrylic adhesive. The tape is transparent in color and commonly available in thicknesses ranging from 0.06 to 0.13 millimeters. It has good light ...

Description: Double-sided Tape : This kind of tape is coated with different glues on both sides of different base materials to form double-sided tapes with various viscosity and functions . Suitable for ...

Description: In our daily life and work, we often use double-sided tissue tape, which has the advantages of moderate stickiness, easy tearing, and easy adhesion. However, removing them can be a problem when they ...

Description: Our customer, an appliance manufacturer, was using an expensive double coated foam in an oven door assembly as a gap filler. Their previous supplier was stacking two of the double coated tapes ...

Description: A well-known appliance manufacturer wanted to streamline their process when it came to tape usage, decreasing the amount of tape that was being used on each refrigerator unit. The appliance ...

Description: An automotive electronics manufacturer needed scratch protection for their heads-up display (HUD) lens. They needed a removable, extremely low tack, and clear surface protection tape. The display lens ...

Description: A commercial freezer and refrigerator manufacturer was using a high tack ATG tape to hold wipers on plastic extrusions. Also, it was used to hold metal panels together before fastening and foaming, as ...

Description: Our customer, a foam manufacturer, came to Budnick in search of a custom solution for a commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer. The end user (refrigeration manufacturer) needed a product to ...

Description: A major electronic automation and control manufacturer needed a solution to attach their security panel cover to its base. They also needed to protect the faceplate from dings and scratches. In ...

Description: A major appliance OEM was experiencing quality issues regarding lighting and wiring in a line of ovens. Their immediate need was to ensure that all handles and human touch points were properly ...

Description: Our customer, a large appliance manufacturer, had been using a foil square die-cut on the back of a refrigerator to cover a hole however, the adhesive on the die-cut part was exposed. When the ...

Description: An appliance customer came to Budnick in search of an alternative to a Permagum sealing compound masking tape combination that was being used to seal metal casing gaps in a refrigerator during the PU ...

Description: While the number of layers and types of pressure-sensitive adhesives that go into the fabrication of a stick-to-skin continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) patch can vary depending on the specific brand ...

Description: Over the last few years, JBC has highlighted many of the key features and factors to consider when choosing a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) for a variety of applications. We know that details ...

Description: If you are involved in the design and development of medical wearables that require a die-cut skin contact adhesive, you’ve come to the right place. Over the last several years, JBC Technologies ...

Description: It’s no secret that there is quite a lot to think about when designing a skin-contact medical device. And while the adhesive that attaches the device to the skin is only one of many ...

Description: Technological advancements in the medical wearables market continue at a breakneck speed. Consumer adoption rates are steadily keeping pace. A recent study found that 49% of US consumers use wearable ...

Description: This article is mainly about the definition and application of kapton tape ...

Description: The article is mainly about what is masking tape, and what it will be uesd in. ...

Description: The article mainly talks about the definition, features and application of copper tape ...

Description: The Chinese manufacturing industry has made significant improvements in the quality and performance of domestic products, including adhesive tapes. You-San Adhesive Tape, a Chinese company, is as ...

Description: In the realm of adhesive solutions, self-wound tapes provide a versatile and efficient option for various applications. This blog post delves into the concept of self-wound tapes, exploring their ...

Description: Are you someone who enjoys that new car smell? Ever wonder why your windshield fogs up so quickly with ‘greasy, misty stuff’? Welcome to a world filled with VOCs! That smell, and that ...

Description: Silicone is a unique, versatile polymer used in a wide range of applications, including medical devices, electronics, automotive, and aerospace components, and many consumer products. However, ...

Description: Double coated and transfer tapes play an essential role in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics due to their superior bonding properties. This is especially ...

Description: Here we'll cover the basics of differential double-sided tape. You're here because you want to (1) know more about differential double-sided Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) tape, (2) learn what ...

Description: Wearable medical devices are a nearly $40 billion industry, and adhesive tapes play a crucial role in keeping them in place. Here are the leading medical adhesive tape manufacturers that can help us ...

Description: Stick-to-skin medical devices are held in place using high-performance medical adhesive tapes. Just as the choice of adhesive is important, so too is the adhesive tape carrier. Let's learn more about ...

Description: It is critical to know that as these adhesive tapes are exposed to different environmental factors, they may become degraded over time. Therefore, selecting the correct tape or adhesive for an ...

Description: In this article we will explore the differences between the 'big 3' - aqueous, solvent and hotmelt - discuss their merits (and weaknesses), and focus on the evolution of hot-melt coating, and it's ...

Description: Silicone tapes are versatile adhesive tapes that have long been used in the medical, electronics, transportation, and industrial fields. It's well known for its strong adhesion, flexibility, and ...

Description: Hydrocolloid adhesive tapes are a particular type of medical tape designed specifically to care for wounds. These tapes are made using a combination of rubber and gel-forming agents that absorb fluid ...

Description: The medical adhesive tape carrier must keep wearable devices in place and prevent skin irritation. Learn more about how carrier selection is crucial for wearable medical device performance. ...

Description: Automotive OEMs need lightweight, durable, and easy to use mounting, bonding, and securing options for vehicle interior electronics systems. Custom die-cut adhesive tapes from Avery Dennison can help. ...

Description: The global economy and our daily lives are heavily based on the availability of energy. Production, transportation, services, communication and the device you are reading this article on – there ...

Description: Especially in Europe, many countries, industries and private households are strongly dependent on natural gas, and geopolitical conflicts are worsening the energy supply situation through limited ...

Description: In many applications, designs require that certain component sections remain uncoated. These areas need to be masked before the powder coating process. Polyester tapes provide an ideal solution for ...

Description: There are many industrial processes that exude or transfer heat throughout components. Excess heat that is not controlled can damage machinery, negatively impact processes, and cause harm to humans. ...

Description: Energy-efficient, durable and long-lasting: these are just a few of the advantages of light emitting diode (LED) lighting technology, which is increasingly being deployed in a wide range of ...

Description: Sustainability enhancements in commercial construction are the wave of the future. With a growing worldwide population and greater environmental changes, the need for heating ventilation and air ...

Description: When we bond or join different materials together, we often look to the tried and true - liquid adhesives. Did you know that pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes offer many benefits over liquid ...

Description: Across the board, the vehicle manufacturing industry has become increasingly focused on light weighting. This is a design approach that focuses on reducing the overall weight of vehicles by reducing ...

Description: How do you ensure your wearable medical device stays stuck without irritating the wearer's skin? Is MARSI a who or a what? Are there special requirements for stick-to-skin adhesive tapes? Learn more ...

Description: The Challenge of Bonding Low Energy Surfaces ...

Description: We often find that customers are looking to simplify and enhance their mounting applications. In this instance, an electronics manufacturer needed an alternative method to mount stiffener bars to ...

Description: Our customer, a large supplier of packaging supplies to the cotton industry, came to us requesting our help in creating an adhesive tab matrix that they could put on to their film. They were providing ...

Description: A Budnick specialist visited an RV manufacturing plant with one of our distribution customers to view how and where the RV manufacturer was using adhesive products in their applications. The Budnick ...

Description: Budnick was approached by a medical equipment manufacturer who was experiencing issues with an extrusion that was being attached to a medical sink. The customer was using a double coated structural ...

Description: A building materials manufacturer reached out to us when they began experiencing failures with a tape that they were using for a flying splice application on their fiberglass insulation production ...

Description: A manufacturer of keys, fasteners, and signs, was moving production from Arizona to Ohio. They needed a supplier who would stock the tape used to mount their keys to packaging in a temperature ...

Description: A large supplier that designs and manufactures major structural components for the aerospace industry called on Budnick to help them with very complex masking applications. When we first visited the ...

Description: A fuel tank manufacturer was mounting their logo emblems on the exterior of fuel tanks on semi-trucks but the tape being used to do so was failing. The tape was adhering initially, but failed once the ...

Description: Our customer, an EMI shielding manufacturer, was producing a conductive, semi-cured silicone at their local location. They reached out to Budnick in hopes of finding a solution for a new application. ...

Description: A medical equipment manufacturer needed to make process improvements and wished to condense the numbers that they were previously utilizing for their medical cabinets. The customer manufactures ...

Description: A former customer contact took a new position with an industrial fluid thermal management and equipment protection company. He called us to see if we could consult with them on their masking of metal ...

Description: An electronic device repair company was using a double-sided acrylic film tape to attach a face onto an Apple Watch. The customer wanted the rolls of tape slit to 2mm and 8mm widths. The converter ...

Description: Frustrated with long lead times and quality inconsistencies, a cooler and freezer door manufacturer turned to Budnick. They were previously buying foam from China and the long lead times were ...

Description: The PSTC defines peel adhesion as the force per unit width required to break the bond between a pressure sensitive adhesive tape and the surface to which it has been applied when the tape is peeled ...

Description: Choosing the right adhesive tape for your application involves asking a number of questions. We've outlined some of these questions and pointers below to help you fulfill the needs of your application ...

Description: Medical devices like glucose monitors are often worn for a week or longer, pushing the capabilities of skin-contact adhesives to the limit. 3M scientists claim Medical Tape 4576, is a game-changer in ...

Description: The new RP+ family of Very High Bonding (VHB) acrylic foam tapes from 3M have unique performance and availability characteristics, making them unique among other tapes in the high-performance VHB line ...

Description: Chromic acid anodization (CAA) is the one of the oldest and most widely used processes in the aerospace and metal finishing industries. Type I Chromic Acid Anodizing is an electrochemical process that ...

Description: The process of transforming a flexible material, adhesive or non-adhesive, into another form in order to solve a specific problem ...

Description: Acrylic – A synthetic polymer with excellent aging characteristics that can be used as either a single component adhesive or a coating or saturant, depending upon composition. Adhesive transfer ...

Description: The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) defines Pressure Sensitive Tape as a continuous flexible strip of cloth, paper, metal or plastic coated on one or both sides with a permanently tacky ...

Description: Driven by advancements in technology and decreasing production costs, the electric vehicle market has grown significantly. This market is expected to continue to grow, especially if the proposed ...

Description: Increased eCommerce demand leads direct fulfillment centers to focus on case sealing automation ...

Description: With many different powder coating masking tapes available, it can be difficult to select the best option. Find out about the different types of tapes built for a range of different temperatures and ...

Description: We can make custom die-cut parts (e.g., gaskets & seals) with adhesive backings. Let's learn the basics about pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) and see how you can select the right one for the job. ...

Description: Custom die-cut pressure-sensitive adhesives have many uses within the electric vehicle battery pack. Let's talk high-performance adhesive tapes and how Avery Dennison innovation may help improve EV ...

Description: Pressure-sensitive adhesives for stick-to-skin applications must be chosen carefully. Must the tape adhere for 4 hours or 4 weeks? What else should we think about when selecting adhesives for on-body ...

Description: Not all pressure-sensitive tapes work well on every surface. Take specialty thermoplastics, for example. Let's learn about Low Surface Energy (LSE) and how 3M specialty adhesive tapes can strengthen ...

Description: Rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesives come in two primary flavors - hot melt and solvent-based. Let's peel back the liner and learn more about solvent-based adhesive tapes with the Avery Dennison ...

Description: Hot-melt rubber adhesives are used on pressure-sensitive tapes the world over, but what makes them so popular and why do hundreds of JBC's customers count on this kind of adhesive for their die-cut ...

Description: Interconnected electronics emit signals that can co-mingle, causing interference, poor device performance, and unhappy users. Precision die-cut components and specialty 3M tapes can help block ...

Description: These 10 tips can help you select the right 3M Shielding and Grounding tape to block unwanted radio interference and electronic noise, and improve device performance. ...

Description: Your specialty applications require medical-grade and stick-to-skin PSA tapes. You need a materials converter that knows how to process them. JBC can transform these unique tapes into your custom ...