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Scott ChambersJun 3, 20233 min read

When Closed-Cell Foam Is The Best Option For Your Gasket

There are so many options to choose from when looking for the right gasket; how do you ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 2, 20234 min read

What Are EMI Shielding Gaskets and What Do They Do?

If your phone glitches, you restart it, but what happens when disturbances affect ...
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Scott ChambersJun 2, 20233 min read

Heavy-Duty Double Sided Tape: Considerations and Best Uses

How essential are high-quality adhesives?
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Scott ChambersMay 31, 20234 min read

5 Common Problems With Transdermal Patch Delivery and Adhesion

“Rip the bandage off quickly and get it over with!”
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Lee K. HouseMay 24, 20235 min read

EV Battery Components: The Best Adhesives

Within a year, announced investments in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing have tripled ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 24, 20235 min read

Moving from Prototyping to Full-Scale Manufacturing: Common Issues

One moment you’re carefully hand-laminating a piece of material. The next, you’re staring ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 18, 20233 min read

How To Choose Tape for Outdoor Applications

You’ve finally finished designing your outdoor product when suddenly you realize you have ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 18, 20234 min read

Why Do I Need to Tell You About Our Application and Process?

Suppose you were a baker designing a birthday cake, but just as you added the finishing ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 16, 20233 min read

Corona Surface Treatment: What is it and Should I Treat My Materials?

The other night, my roommate and I discovered an unfortunate truth about our kitchen ...
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Scott ChambersMay 11, 20239 min read

Foam Tape Guide: Uses, Benefits, and Examples

What do you think is the most durable tape?
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Lee K. HouseMay 8, 20235 min read

What’s the Price Difference Between Simple and Complex Die Cuts?

Think about it this way: some customers order a seasonal white mocha frappuccino with two ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 5, 20235 min read

What Are The Best Medical Tapes for Sensitive Skin (Infant and Elderly)?

According to an international skin tear prevention survey, only 10% of healthcare ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 4, 20236 min read

Roll Slitting Services: How Much Do They Cost?

Roll slitting services are a lot like wedding cakes: there’s seemingly no need to ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 1, 20234 min read

Which Roll Slitting Method is Best for My Product?

You’re a few minutes into your roll slitting research when you’re forced to acknowledge ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 26, 20234 min read

What Are IP Ratings and How Does it Affect My Gasket Decision?

How water-resistant does a product need to be before your company can call it ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 20, 202310 min read

How To Turn an Idea Into a Product and Get It Manufactured

You’re certain the moment it dawns on you: this is the next big thing.
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Lee K. HouseApr 18, 20237 min read

Touring Your Manufacturer’s Facility: What are the Benefits?

A few weeks ago, I was in Washington, D.C., for the Cherry Blossom Festival, and my ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 13, 20237 min read

How To Choose a Thermally Conductive Adhesive

Winning the lottery… eating at a Michelin-star restaurant… choosing a thermally ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 3, 20235 min read

Masking Tape Rolls or Die Cuts: How Die Cuts Save Time and Money

Imagine sitting down for a tattoo, but the artist refuses to use a stencil because it’s ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 28, 20235 min read

3 Automotive Soundproofing Issues and How To Solve Them

Stop me if you’ve been here before.
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Lee K. HouseMar 24, 20235 min read

Should I Switch Flexible Material Converters?

What should you do when you order die cut circles, but your converter keeps sending you ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 16, 20235 min read

What is Adhesive Bonding? A Beginner's Guide With Examples

You’re rushing out the door for work when you realize you forgot to pack your children’s ...
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Scott ChambersMar 10, 20236 min read

What is Protective Film and What Are its Benefits to my Industry?

You’ve just purchased your brand new car, and you’re excited to drive off the lot when ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 7, 20238 min read

What Are Strouse's Manufacturing Capabilities?

You’re ten minutes into scrolling through an endless deluge of company websites when you ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 6, 20234 min read

What is the Minimum Quantity to Order Die Cut Parts?

Q: “Hey, can you make me two gaskets?”
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Lee K. HouseMar 1, 20235 min read

What Types of Features Can I Add to my Custom Die Cut?

It’s your fourth attempt at peeling the adhesive part off of a liner, but your fingers ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 27, 20236 min read

3 Factors to Consider Before Changing Your Die Cut Design

Are there changes you could make to better your current product or process?
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