Contact / Pressure Sensitive (PSA) Industrial Adhesives
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs), also known as contact adhesives, are a type of industrial adhesive that remains aggressively and permanently tacky at room temperature in a dry, solvent-free form. They adhere firmly to a variety of dissimilar surfaces upon contact, requiring only the application of finger or hand pressure. PSAs are designed to bond materials such as paper, plastic, glass, wood, cement, and metal without the need for water, solvent, or heat activation .
Working Principle
PSAs work by forming a bond with surfaces through light pressure. The adhesive is inherently tacky, which allows it to adhere to surfaces upon contact. This characteristic eliminates the need for additional activation methods such as heat or solvents, making them convenient and easy to use. The cohesive holding and elastic nature of PSAs allow them to be manipulated by hand and removed from smooth surfaces without leaving a residue. This makes them particularly useful in applications where ease of use and clean removal are important .
Applications
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives are widely used in various industrial environments. They are commonly found in products such as masking tapes, duct tapes, and sticky notes. PSAs are also used extensively in product packaging and labeling, medical tapes, and temporary adhesives. Specific examples include their use in strapping and filament tapes, which are essential for securing and bundling items in shipping and logistics .
Advantages over other Industrial Adhesives
One of the primary advantages of PSAs over other industrial adhesives is their ability to bond without the need for water, solvent, or heat activation. This feature simplifies the application process and reduces the time and resources required for bonding. Additionally, PSAs can be removed from smooth surfaces without leaving a residue, which is a significant advantage in applications where clean removal is necessary .
Limitations
A limitation of PSAs is that they require precise alignment of substrates during application, as some styles form an immediate bond that does not allow for repositioning. This can be a challenge in applications where exact placement is critical. Additionally, while PSAs are versatile, they may not be suitable for all types of materials or environmental conditions, which can limit their use in certain applications .
Considerations
When considering the use of PSAs, it is important to evaluate factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, durability, and maintenance. PSAs generally offer a cost-effective solution due to their ease of use and the elimination of additional activation processes. However, the specific requirements of the application, such as the need for repositionability or resistance to environmental factors, should be carefully considered to ensure the adhesive meets the necessary performance criteria .
from Master Bond, Inc.
Master Bond Polymer System UV21 is an easy to use one component UV curable urethane elastomer compound. It has been used for bonding, sealing, casting and formed in place high performance seals and gaskets. The UV21 is a solvent free system and has an excellent six month shelf life at ambient... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Thermoset; UV or Radiation Cured; Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives; Single Component
- Type / Form: Liquid
- Chemical System: Elastomeric
- Features: Flexible; High Dielectric; Laminaes; Leveling Filling; Non-corrosive; Sealant; Thermal Insulation
from Shenzhen DeepMaterial Technologies Co., Ltd
General label adhesive, easy to die-cut, high initial adhesion, excellent aging resistance [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Thermoplastic / Hot Melt; Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
from Mactac
IMAGin removable high gloss clear print media designed for flat to slightly curved surfaces such as window graphics and display graphics. IMAGin JX999R can be applied wet or dry. For a perfect application, we recommend a wet application. Can also be used for removable floor graphics. [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Type / Form: Sheet or Film
- Chemical System: Vinyl
from Henkel Corporation - Industrial
AQUENCE AV 7595 is a water-based, pressure sensitive adhesive designed for use in high speed lamination of flexible air duct core. It is a UL Recognized Component ®. It exhibits excellent adhesion to plastic films, outstanding water-resistance and high shear strength. Also available in a clear... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
from 3M Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance Division
3M ™ Fastbond ™ Contact Adhesive 2000NF Blue is a water-dispersed, high solids, activated adhesive. Provides immediate bonding and handling strength bonds flexible polyurethane and latex foams, plastic laminate, wood, plywood, without forced drying equipment. [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Two Component ; Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Type / Form: Liquid
- Chemical System: Elastomeric
- Features: Water Based
from Cattie Adhesive Solutions
Hot Melts & Water-Based Adhesives for BOOKBINDING & GRAPHIC ARTS. Cattie Adhesive Solutions offers a Complete line of high quality Hot Melts, Low Temperature Hot Melts and Water-Based Adhesives for BOOKBINDING & GRAPHIC ARTS applications. For more info, Please call one of our Adhesive... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Thermoplastic / Hot Melt; Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Type / Form: Pellets
- Composition: Unfilled
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Metal; Paper or Paperboard; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Textiles or Fabrics; Wood
from Westech Aerosol Corporation
WT-HCC canister is based on the Westech's popular HSC-13 adhesive. It is supplied in a pressurized canister without hydrocarbon propellants so that it can be used with standard pneumatic spray equipment. This permits more flexibility in spray patterns from narrow to broad, fine to coarse pattern as... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Air Setting / Film Drying; Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives; Single Component
- Composition: Unfilled
- Chemical System: Elastomeric
- Type / Form: Liquid
from Titebond
Titebond Solvent Free Clear Pressure Sensitive Adhesive is a latex-based, clear thin spread formula for the installation of vinyl, vinyl composition and asphalt tiles, as well as foam-backed hardwood parquet tiles. It combines a fast tack with a long open time. Titebond Solvent Free is... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Chemical System: Latex
from Techsil Limited
SilGrip ® PSA529 is a pressure sensitive adhesive from Momentive. It is a very versatile product which is useful in a wide variety of applications, including fastening and bonding if dissimilar materials. Product Benefits. Wide temperature performance range. Maintains good shear and tack... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Chemical System: Elastomeric; Silicone
from Henkel Corporation - Industrial
AQUENCE AV 452A known as DORUS PL 452A. Water-based pressure sensitive liquid adhesive suitable for bonding fibrous glass, jute and other types of lightweight insulation. AQUENCE ® AV 452A (DORUS PL-452A) is a white, outstanding, water-based, pressure sensitive liquid adhesive suitable for... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Viscosity: 300
from 3M Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance Division
3M ™ Fastbond ™ 30NF Contact Adhesive is a water-dispersed high strength contact adhesive. High immediate bond strength and long bonding range. It is non-flammable in the wet state, post-formable and heat resistant. It bonds most foamed plastics, plastic laminate, wood, plywood, wood... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives; Single Component
- Type / Form: Liquid
- Chemical System: Elastomeric
- Features: Water Based
from Cattie Adhesive Solutions
Pressure Sensitive Hot Melts (PSA) are unique because they do not solidify to form a solid material, they remain permanently tacky and have the ability to wet-out substrates on contact. Bonds are formed by bringing the PSA adhesive in contact with the substrate and applying pressure. When inadequate... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Thermoplastic / Hot Melt; Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Features: Solvent Based; Water Based
- Chemical System: Acrylic
- Substrate Compatibility: Ceramic, Glass; Metal; Paper or Paperboard; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Textiles or Fabrics; Wood
from Techsil Limited
SilGrip ® PSA529 is a pressure sensitive adhesive from Momentive. It is a very versatile product which is useful in a wide variety of applications, including fastening and bonding if dissimilar materials. Product Benefits. Wide temperature performance range. Maintains good shear and tack... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Chemical System: Elastomeric; Silicone
from Henkel Corporation - Industrial
LOCTITE ABLESTIK 8008, Proprietary Hybrid Chemistry, Die Attach. LOCTITE ® ABLESTIK 8008 snap curable adhesive is designed for small die sizes ( <3mm). It exhibits moderate electrical and thermal conductivity. This material can be applied to a wafer backside by stencil printing and then... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- CTE: 23
- Features: Thermally Conductive
from 3M Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance Division
3M ™ Fastbond ™ Foam Adhesive 100NF Neutral is a water dispersed neoprene contact adhesive. Bonds many porous substrates to porous or non-porous substrates with minimal dry time. It is fast tacking to hold seams and curves within 15 seconds and foam-tearing strength after completely set. [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives; Single Component
- Type / Form: Liquid
- Chemical System: Elastomeric
- Features: Water Based
from Techsil Limited
SilGrip ® PSA6573A is a pressure sensitive adhesive from Momentive. It has a higher shear and creep resistance to standard silicone pressure sensitive adhesives and displays excellent adhesion to low energy surface materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, MYLAR ® polyester, KAPTON... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Chemical System: Elastomeric; Silicone
from Henkel Corporation - Industrial
LOCTITE ABLESTIK 8008HT, Proprietary Hybrid Chemistry, Die Attach LOCTITE ® ABLESTIK 8008HT adhesive is designed for high power devices in high UPH environment. It offers a lead-free alternative to soft solder and eutectic and can potentially reduce the layers of backside metallization... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives; Single Component
- Thermal Conductivity: 11
- Viscosity: 50000
- CTE: 21
from 3M Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance Division
High strength, fast contact-type adhesive. Fast contact strength buildup for many decorative laminates. Only needs one minute of drying time. [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives; Single Component
- Type / Form: Liquid
- Chemical System: Elastomeric
- Substrate Compatibility: Decorative Laminates
from Techsil Limited
SilGrip ® PSA6573A is a pressure sensitive adhesive from Momentive. It has a higher shear and creep resistance to standard silicone pressure sensitive adhesives and displays excellent adhesion to low energy surface materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, MYLAR ® polyester, KAPTON... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Chemical System: Elastomeric; Silicone
from Henkel Corporation - Industrial
AQUENCE ® AV 7584 BLACK is a flame-retardant, water-based, pressure sensitive adhesive designed for use in high speed lamination of flexible air duct core. It is a UL Recognized Component and produces laminates that are soft and pliable. It exhibits excellent adhesion to plastic films. [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
from 3M Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance Division
3M ™ Scotch-Weld ™ Neoprene High Performance Contact Adhesive 1357L Gray-Green, Is a lower viscosity, grey-green high performance contact adhesive that provides a long bonding range and initial strength. Gray-Green can be used to bond most rubber, cloth, metal, wood, foamed glass, paper... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives; Single Component
- Type / Form: Liquid
- Chemical System: Elastomeric
- Substrate Compatibility: Metal; Paper or Paperboard; Plastic; Rubber or Elastomer; Textiles or Fabrics; Wood
from Techsil Limited
SilGrip ® PSA6573A is a pressure sensitive adhesive from Momentive. It has a higher shear and creep resistance to standard silicone pressure sensitive adhesives and displays excellent adhesion to low energy surface materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, MYLAR ® polyester, KAPTON... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Chemical System: Elastomeric; Silicone
from 3M Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance Division
3M ™ Scotch-Weld ™ Neoprene Contact Adhesive 10 Light Yellow is a is a brushable, light yellow colored contact adhesive. Air drying contact adhesive which bonds immediately and permanently upon application of contact pressure - no clamping or fixturing. It bonds many decorative and high... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Air Setting / Film Drying; Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives; Single Component
- Type / Form: Liquid
- Chemical System: Elastomeric
- Features: Solvent Based
from Techsil Limited
Techsil ® PS-6675 is a pressure sensitive adhesive which has excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates and excellent tack over a wide range of temperatures. Its medium viscosity allows excellent spray properties and clean coating characteristics. PS 6775 is suitable for use as a... [See More]
- Cure / Technology: Thermoplastic / Hot Melt; Contact or Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Type / Form: Pellets
- Chemical System: Gum
- Substrate Compatibility: Paper or Paperboard; Dissimilar Substrates