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Why Medical Tape Converting Costs More: Is it worth it?
Imagine you were at the hospital, and the surgeon grabbed a roll of duct tape to apply a wound ...Published on: December 21, 2022
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Why Does Adhesive Manufacturing Cost So Much in 2023
It’s another long day of opening emails and wincing at the sight of material quotes.Published on: September 4, 2023
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Why Do My Higher Part Quantities Have a Lower Price Per Part?
For a moment, you might think there’s something wrong with your die cut quote: why does your unit ...Published on: February 23, 2023
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Why Do I Need to Pay for Die Cut Tooling?
Things were going excellent with your new converter until you reviewed the quote they sent you. ...Published on: January 29, 2023
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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 the ...Published on: April 30, 2023
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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 pumps of ...Published on: May 7, 2023
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What to Expect from Your First Order with Strouse
“Why might my lead time change between orders?”Published on: July 9, 2024
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What Makes Up the Cost of Laser Cutting?
How much should you be paying for laser cutting?Published on: July 29, 2024
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What is Partial Tooling and Why Does Strouse Cover Part of My Tooling Cost?
Your eyes burn as you stare at the computer screen, locked in a furious match with an email. The ...Published on: February 14, 2023
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What is Included in My Custom Tape Quote and How Can I Compare it to Others?
Nothing is more draining than opening up the email for your custom tape quote, only to stare at it, ...Published on: January 15, 2023
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What Happens After I Place my Purchase Order with Strouse?
After days of mulling over your die cut quote, you finally send back a confirmation. However, the ...Published on: February 13, 2023
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What Does the Strouse Re-order Process Look Like?
After a successful first run, you’re ready to order more custom products.Published on: August 21, 2023
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What Are The Best Medical Tapes for Sensitive Skin (Infant and Elderly)?
According to an international skin tear prevention survey, only 10% of healthcare professionals ...Published on: May 4, 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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The Pros and Cons of Using Your Own Adhesive Material
Supplying your own material is like knocking on the pilot’s door and offering to be a co-pilot. ...Published on: January 18, 2023
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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 Hidden Cost of Tight Tolerances
Tolerances are critical to a product's successful performance.Published on: July 19, 2023
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The Cost of a Die Cut
“Hi, I’d like to order 1,000 custom die cut pieces.”Published on: November 28, 2022
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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 7 Best Stick to Skin Tapes
You’ve reached the product development phase where you’re looking for material: congratulations! ...Published on: March 14, 2023
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The 6 Best Flexible Material Suppliers for Manufacturers
Have you ever opened an online order only to realize something’s off about it?Published on: July 25, 2023
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Purchasing Adhesive Material from a Converter
After thoroughly searching for technical data sheets, you've finally chosen the right adhesive ...Published on: August 8, 2024
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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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I Requested a Die Cut Quote, What's Next?
A wave of relief crashes into you as you press the Get Your Free Quote button on the request a ...Published on: January 26, 2023
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I Asked for a Sample, Now What?
You’ve finally summoned the courage to get a sample of your adhesive part, yet, the longer you’re ...Published on: January 26, 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 Will It Take to Receive My Custom Die Cut Parts?
“Assuming I did place an order, when is the soonest you could have it ready?”Published on: April 24, 2023
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Factors That Impact The Cost of Your Flexible Materials
You can only stare at material pricing pages before suppressing the urge to flip your desk.Published on: February 28, 2024
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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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Custom Die Cut Printing: Cost Factors
You’re sorting out your part production details when the dreaded question arises...Published on: December 4, 2023
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Choosing the Best Medical Converting Company
What’s worse than a single faulty component? Probably an entire shipment of them.Published on: November 12, 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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Adhesive Transfer Tape: Advantages and Disadvantages
You’re steadily making your way through your list of material options when you recall adhesive ...Published on: July 11, 2023
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5 Tips for Overcoming Lead Times
You’re sitting at your desk with a dazed expression, overcome by disbelief after a frantic exchange ...Published on: December 7, 2022
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4 Tips to Avoid a Line Shutdown
“I’ll just expedite the order” is a dangerous assumption when sourcing custom products.Published on: June 27, 2024
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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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