Hosted by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, Tape Week offers the latest in polymer and adhesion science, as well as current information about markets and applications within the industry.
New digital resources will give clients the ability to track the journey of their products through the supply chain, while also giving insight into consumer behavior.
Silicones enjoy a unique position when used as release coatings due to their application and curing properties, as well as lower release forces when compared to other materials.
There are several chemical types of materials that can be used as a release coating — such as polyacrylates, carbamates, polyolefins, fluorocarbons, chromium stearate complexes, and silicones.
PSTC is introducing Industry Partner Presentations at this year’s Fall Member Business Meeting to bring important voices into the conversation around pressure-sensitive tapes.
Combining traditional tools like adhesive tapes and labels with modern app technology, two companies partnered to create a solution that is solving real and timely issues in a number of industries.
Scannable tapes and labels allow users to apply unique codes to materials and equipment and add digital information, including GPS locations, to the codes using a mobile app.
Working with local companies, government, and communities, in Turnhout, Belgium, Avery Dennison has commissioned a platform that can run drying ovens for adhesives solely on solar energy.
Among the methods for curing silicone release liners in label making, UV and nitrogen in the process produce a better cure for pressure sensitive labels.