Articles Tagged with ''tapes''

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Las Vegas Hosts PSTC Tape Summit

The PSTC’s Tape Summit 2017 will showcase the latest in PSA tape trends and technology.
May 4, 2017

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit, which is scheduled to take place May 15-19 in Las Vegas, Nev. The annual event provides industry professionals opportunities to build their pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape knowledge base.


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Integrating a Full-Service Converter into Your Supply Chain

Partnering with a full-service converter can increase process efficiencies.
May 4, 2017
Sourcing, specifying, and purchasing adhesive tapes and materials can be a stressful process. You have literally millions of different tapes to choose from, and finding a solution for your application can be time consuming. Full-service converters can be your ideal partner to save sourcing time, lower material costs, reduce SKUs, increase production output and enhance the end product.
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Advancing Adhesives

Tapes Deliver a Sticky Situation to Reality Television Show Contestants

Packaging tape was the medium of choice for a recent challenge on Spike TV’s “Ink Master” reality TV show.
May 4, 2017
While tattoo artists might prefer to create their art with ink, contestants on Spike TV’s “Ink Master” reality television show recently found themselves in a sticky situation. Their challenge? To create textured art on a piece of Plexiglass—with nothing but tan packaging tape.
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The Greener Side of Adhesive Coating

A 100% solids adhesive coating process is operationally and environmentally sustainable for pressure-sensitive adhesive construction.
Janet Page
May 4, 2017
Adhesive coating is an important and necessary step in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) construction. It’s also one of the least-discussed aspects of the PSA manufacturing process and, as of late, is becoming one of the most environmentally sustainable.
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Ask Dr. Dave

Is there a PSA that can be removed and reapplied a number of times without losing adhesion?

Dave Dunn's May 2017 column.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
May 4, 2017
We have a customer who wants to use an adhesive-backed expanded PTFE gasket strip on a steel substrate. However, the customer wants to be able to remove and reapply the strip without losing adhesion. We do not make ePTFE gasket strips, but we have imported some samples for the customer to test. They are not satisfied with the results. I must admit, I am not surprised. Is there such a thing as a PSA that can be removed and reapplied a number of times without losing adhesion?
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Global Self-Adhesive Label Market to Expand 5%

By 2020, nearly 29,000 sq m of self-adhesive labels are expected to be sold across the globe.
April 28, 2017

The global market for self-adhesive labels is expected to expand at a 5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2024.


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Mactac Receives Readers’ Choice Top Product Award

Mactac® recently announced that its solvent-free, low-VOC CleanTape™ product line has received a 2017 Wide-Format & Signage Readers’ Choice Top Product Award.
April 7, 2017

The annual award reportedly features breakthrough products that have caused the most excitement in the industry and have been a valuable asset to wide- and grand-format businesses throughout the prior year. 


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