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Finding the Best Glass Adhesive Tape

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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What’s The Difference Between Die Cutting Methods: Flat Bed, Rotary, and Laser?

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 are My Adhesive Options?

What are My Adhesive Options?

Have you ever used the wrong type of adhesive?
Published on: January 3, 2023
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How Long is My Adhesive Shelf Life?

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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What Are Strouse's Manufacturing Capabilities?

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

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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Mechanical Fasteners vs. Adhesive Tapes: Pros and Cons of Each

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

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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The 5 Different Types of Adhesive Bonding Materials

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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How Much Do Custom Die Cut Gaskets Cost?

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 To Choose a Thermally Conductive Adhesive

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

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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Adhesive Lamination: How Does it Work and When Do You Use it?

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

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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How To Choose Tape for Outdoor Applications

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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EV Battery Components: The Best Adhesives

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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Your Guide to 3M VHB Tape

Your Guide to 3M VHB Tape

Can tape solve all of life’s problems?
Published on: June 5, 2023
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What Is a Gasket? Everything You Need to Know

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 are the Best Materials to Seal EV Batteries?

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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Double Sided Tape 101: Thin Bonding Series

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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Polyimide Tape and Kapton Tape: What You Need to Know

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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Your Guide to Thermal Interface Material

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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The Best EV Battery Insulation and Shock Absorption Materials and Designs

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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PTFE vs Teflon Gaskets: Is There a Difference?

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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Open Cell vs Closed Cell Foam: Which Suits My Design?

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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Why is My Adhesive Failing?

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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These Are Your Application Temperatures For 3M VHB Tape

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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Roll Good to Heat-Sealed Products

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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Automotive Adhesives: 8 Types and How They’re Used

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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Aerospace Adhesives: Common Uses and Where To Find Them

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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How Are Graphite Gaskets Used and Where Can I Find Them?

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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Types of High-Temperature Gasket Materials

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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3 Most Common Adhesive Liner Issues (with Solutions)

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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How To Choose the Best Gasket Manufacturer

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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What are the Types of Heat Resistant Tape?

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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4 Advantages of Choosing Acrylic Foam Tape

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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Your Guide to Heat Activated Adhesives

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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Gasket Tape vs. Alternative Gasket Adhesives

Gasket Tape vs. Alternative Gasket Adhesives

What do you picture when you think of sealing?
Published on: September 6, 2023
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Medical Device Component Manufacturer Trends in 2023

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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Thermal Management in Electric Vehicles: Using Tapes

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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What Are Adhesive Release Liners? How Do You Select One?

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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Adhesive Foil: Different Types and Uses

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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Finding the Best Adhesive Tape for Rubber to Metal

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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Guide to Heat and Chemical Resistant Labels

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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Silicone Gaskets: A Comprehensive Overview

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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Hot Melt vs. Acrylic Tape: Which Should I Choose?

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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3 Best Adhesive Types for Gaskets

3 Best Adhesive Types for Gaskets

Have you ever chosen a gasket adhesive?
Published on: October 25, 2023
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Foam Gasket Tape — An Ultimate Guide

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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The Best Medical Device Adhesives

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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An Overview of Thermal Insulation Tape

An Overview of Thermal Insulation Tape

Is balancing temperature critical to your project's success?
Published on: November 2, 2023
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Neoprene Gasket Chemical Resistance: Choosing a Material

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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What is Polypropylene Tape and How is it Used?

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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Consequences of Choosing the Wrong PSA Adhesive

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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Hot Melt vs. Heat Activated Adhesive

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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Nitrile Gasket (Buna N) Benefits and Uses

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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3 Benefits of Using Polycarbonate Film

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 Major Gasket Seal Design Tips

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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Top 5 Benefits of Using Heat-Resistant Gasket Material

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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Best Foam Gasket Materials for Medical Applications

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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Industrial Adhesive— Tape or Glue?

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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What is the Correct Gasket Material for Your Next Project?

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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The Pros and Cons of Laser Cut Gaskets

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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What is an SBR Gasket, and How is it Used?

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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Butyl Gaskets: Advantages and Disadvantages

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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Thermal Conductive Pads: A Complete Guide

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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Adhesive Transfer Tape in Gasket Applications

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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Benefits Of Bonding Tape

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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What is a Conductive Gasket and What Are They Made of?

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?

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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The Benefits of Purchasing 3M 300LSE Tape For Your Project

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 Benefits of Using Low Tack Protective Film and Carriers

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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Using Flexible Materials For Vibration Damping

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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Adhesive Tape vs. Liquid Adhesives: A Comparison Checklist

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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What is Shear Strength and Why Does it Matter?

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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