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Your Guide to Thermal Interface Material
You think you’ve finally built the perfect sandwich when you suddenly take a bite and realize ...Published on: July 3, 2023
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Your Guide to Heat Activated Adhesives
A heat-activated adhesive is a type of adhesive, usually applied to a tape backing, that will not ...Published on: August 29, 2023
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Your Guide to 3M VHB Tape
Can tape solve all of life’s problems?Published on: June 5, 2023
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Why is My Adhesive Failing?
You might ask yourself, “How can I improve my adhesive strength?”Published on: July 13, 2023
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What’s The Difference Between Die Cutting Methods: Flat Bed, Rotary, and Laser?
High-speed. Accurate. Versatile. You want your die cutting method to fulfill your needs because ...Published on: July 7, 2021
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What is the Correct Gasket Material for Your Next Project?
When something works well, you likely won’t even notice.Published on: December 20, 2023
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What is Shear Strength and Why Does it Matter?
Shear strength is necessary for applications that involve holding, pulling, or hanging objects.Published on: October 28, 2024
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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 you notice a ...Published on: March 9, 2023
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What is Polypropylene Tape and How is it Used?
You’re rubbing your aching eyes after a dull dive into material research when you see it— another ...Published on: November 8, 2023
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What is an SBR Gasket, and How is it Used?
“Have you tried using one of those red rubber gaskets?”Published on: January 9, 2024
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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 lunches. ...Published on: March 15, 2023
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What Is a Gasket? Everything You Need to Know
When was the last time you saw a gasket?Published on: June 8, 2023
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What is a Conductive Gasket and What Are They Made of?
Let’s say you’re looking for highly specialized products and materials. Sure, you could try a ...Published on: April 18, 2024
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What are the Types of Low Surface Energy Substrates?
Have you ever tried sticking tape to a surface only to watch it curl off the surface again?Published on: July 8, 2024
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What are the Types of Heat Resistant Tape?
Would you stick office tape under the hood of your car? If anything, it sounds like a fire hazard.Published on: August 14, 2023
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What are the Best Materials to Seal EV Batteries?
In the United States, there was over $128 billion in announced investments in EV battery factories ...Published on: June 13, 2023
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What Are Strouse's Manufacturing Capabilities?
You’re ten minutes into scrolling through an endless deluge of company websites when you consider ...Published on: March 6, 2023
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What are My Adhesive Options?
Have you ever used the wrong type of adhesive?Published on: January 3, 2023
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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 “waterproof?”Published on: April 25, 2023
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What Are Adhesive Release Liners? How Do You Select One?
Have you ever gone to peel a sticker but couldn’t remove it from the sheet?Published on: September 19, 2023
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Using Flexible Materials For Vibration Damping
Whether you’re working on a satellite launch or a 3D printer, flexible vibration damping materials ...Published on: September 17, 2024
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Types of High-Temperature Gasket Materials
Like Michelangelo sketching on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, you’ve got your perfect design ...Published on: August 7, 2023
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Types of Custom Masking Tape
If you’re looking for custom masking tape, which type of material should you choose?Published on: February 19, 2024
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Top 5 Benefits of Using Heat-Resistant Gasket Material
“High temperature” in the industrial world is on another level than what you’ll see during the ...Published on: December 10, 2023
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These Are Your Application Temperatures For 3M VHB Tape
You’re reviewing your order for a massive quantity of VHB tape when the thought hits you: “What’s ...Published on: July 16, 2023
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Thermal Management in Electric Vehicles: Using Tapes
Did you know that electric car batteries could be held together by tape?Published on: September 17, 2023
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Thermal Conductive Pads: A Complete Guide
Despite the furious whirring of my laptop whenever I boot up a videogame with too-high FPS, it ...Published on: January 23, 2024
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The Pros and Cons of Laser Cut Gaskets
Is laser die cutting the best way to build a gasket?Published on: January 8, 2024
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The Best Medical Device Adhesives
Would you trust a blood pressure monitor held together by painter’s tape?Published on: November 1, 2023
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The Best EV Battery Insulation and Shock Absorption Materials and Designs
After months of delicately crafting EV modules, would you haphazardly slap the battery onto the ...Published on: July 10, 2023
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The Benefits of Using Low Tack Protective Film and Carriers
You’ve submitted your product design to a converter and feel confident—until you receive a reply: ...Published on: September 16, 2024
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The Benefits of Purchasing 3M 300LSE Tape For Your Project
How can you ensure you’re using an adhesive that has the capability to adhere to challenging ...Published on: July 31, 2024
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The 5 Different Types of Adhesive Bonding Materials
Joining two surfaces together doesn’t sound complicated. Yet, depending on the substrates and the ...Published on: March 21, 2023
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Silicone Gaskets: A Comprehensive Overview
The gasket industry generates about $8 billion in annual revenue in the United States.Published on: October 11, 2023
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Roll Good to Heat-Sealed Products
How 1-pass production pushes possibilities and provides game-changing benefits.Published on: July 19, 2023
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PTFE vs Teflon Gaskets: Is There a Difference?
You’re choking back tears of frustration as you click through the articles on different gasket ...Published on: July 11, 2023
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Polyimide Tape and Kapton Tape: What You Need to Know
What type of film would you use on a satellite?Published on: June 29, 2023
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Open Cell vs Closed Cell Foam: Which Suits My Design?
Right when you’ve decided you need foam, a nagging search engine suggestion catches your eye: ...Published on: July 12, 2023
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Nitrile Gasket (Buna N) Benefits and Uses
After a minute or two of trying to psychically conjure an image of the best gasket material, you ...Published on: November 28, 2023
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Neoprene Gasket Chemical Resistance: Choosing a Material
Natural rubber is elastic and useful for gasketing, so why use an alternative?Published on: November 8, 2023
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Medical Device Component Manufacturer Trends in 2023
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.Published on: September 11, 2023
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Mechanical Fasteners vs. Adhesive Tapes: Pros and Cons of Each
Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself, “Gee, I wonder if I should mount this painting with ...Published on: March 13, 2023
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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 ‘too ...Published on: April 2, 2023
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Kitting in Manufacturing: Examples and Advantages
Have you ever decorated a toy racecar or dollhouse with a sheet of stickers?Published on: October 16, 2023
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Industrial Adhesive— Tape or Glue?
So, you want to bond a couple of objects for an industrial solution. What’s the best way to do it?Published on: December 19, 2023
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How To Choose the Best Gasket Manufacturer
Are you still waiting for the perfect gasket manufacturer to fall from the sky?Published on: August 10, 2023
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How To Choose Tape for Outdoor Applications
You’ve finally finished designing your outdoor product when suddenly you realize you have no idea ...Published on: May 17, 2023
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How To Choose a Thermally Conductive Adhesive
Winning the lottery… eating at a Michelin-star restaurant… choosing a thermally conductive ...Published on: April 12, 2023
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How Much Do Custom Die Cut Gaskets Cost?
Have you ever paid for a service and thought, “Huh, I wonder if this IS the typical cost.”Published on: April 3, 2023
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How Long is My Adhesive Shelf Life?
Did you know your tape has an expiration date?Published on: January 31, 2023
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How Are Graphite Gaskets Used and Where Can I Find Them?
You’re gradually sifting through a mountain of gasketing material resources when you notice ...Published on: August 1, 2023
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Hot Melt vs. Heat Activated Adhesive
It’s rare, but once in a blue moon, I’ll land on a question that makes an engineer go: “Uhh.”Published on: November 16, 2023
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Hot Melt vs. Acrylic Tape: Which Should I Choose?
Maybe you’re looking for a high-durability sealing tape.Published on: October 19, 2023
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Heavy-Duty Double Sided Tape: Considerations and Best Uses
How essential are high-quality adhesives?Published on: June 1, 2023
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Guide to Heat and Chemical Resistant Labels
From the label on your clothes dryer to the ones under the hood of your car, heat and ...Published on: October 4, 2023
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Gasket Tape vs. Alternative Gasket Adhesives
What do you picture when you think of sealing?Published on: September 6, 2023
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Foam Gasket Tape — An Ultimate Guide
When your product requires superior barrier and bonding features, gaskets might be ideal. However, ...Published on: October 30, 2023
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Finding the Best Glass Adhesive Tape
What’s the most effective way to bond glass to other surfaces?Published on: October 1, 2024
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Finding the Best Adhesive Tape for Rubber to Metal
You’ve been staring back and forth between a metal and rubber surface, desperately trying to figure ...Published on: September 25, 2023
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EV Battery Components: The Best Adhesives
Within a year, announced investments in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing have tripled from $24 ...Published on: May 23, 2023
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Electroplating Masking Tape: Uses and Examples
You’ve been pondering this metal coating design for days, but now it's time to plan your production ...Published on: October 24, 2023
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Double Sided Tape 101: Thin Bonding Series
Have you ever mounted something on the wall only to think, “Oh man, I hope this doesn’t fall and ...Published on: June 25, 2023
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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 calendar.Published on: May 15, 2023
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Consequences of Choosing the Wrong PSA Adhesive
Alright. I need to get something off my chest.Published on: November 15, 2023
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Butyl Gaskets: Advantages and Disadvantages
Hunting down the perfect gasket material might not be the most fun way to spend a sunny afternoon, ...Published on: January 17, 2024
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Best Foam Gasket Materials for Medical Applications
When it comes to medical applications, who doesn’t want components made from clean, safe, and ...Published on: December 13, 2023
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Benefits Of Bonding Tape
Working on a project design is challenging, and between strict deadlines, tight budgets, and ...Published on: March 17, 2024
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Automotive Adhesives: 8 Types and How They’re Used
Do you know how tape was used in the construction of your vehicle?Published on: July 23, 2023
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An Overview of Thermal Insulation Tape
Is balancing temperature critical to your project's success?Published on: November 2, 2023
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Aerospace Adhesives: Common Uses and Where To Find Them
A couple of months ago, my family and I visited the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.Published on: July 24, 2023
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Adhesive Transfer Tape in Gasket Applications
After a long day of tirelessly looking at gasket solutions, you’ve finally stumbled upon adhesive ...Published on: January 25, 2024
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Adhesive Tape vs. Liquid Adhesives: A Comparison Checklist
Do you know which type of bonding material to use in your project?Published on: September 29, 2024
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Adhesive Lamination: How Does it Work and When Do You Use it?
It’s been a minute of staring through the screen of a video call, but you’re still stumped. Why ...Published on: May 10, 2023
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Adhesive Foil: Different Types and Uses
When searching for an adhesive foil to use inside your product, you’re probably expecting a more ...Published on: September 21, 2023
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5 Questions To Optimize Your Rubber Gasket Seal Adhesive Design
Are you fully prepared to choose a rubber gasket?Published on: October 19, 2023
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4 Advantages of Choosing Acrylic Foam Tape
You’ve spent days pondering your latest project, but are still in between materials.Published on: August 24, 2023
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3 Most Common Adhesive Liner Issues (with Solutions)
How often do you pay attention to the part of the sticker you peel off?Published on: August 8, 2023
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3 Major Gasket Seal Design Tips
Are you tossing and turning while you dream about gaskets?Published on: December 5, 2023
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3 Best Adhesive Types for Gaskets
Have you ever chosen a gasket adhesive?Published on: October 25, 2023
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3 Benefits of Using Polycarbonate Film
You’ve been tearing through webpages and product descriptions in a frantic info search that’ll help ...Published on: November 30, 2023
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3 Automotive Soundproofing Issues and How To Solve Them
Stop me if you’ve been here before.Published on: March 27, 2023
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