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Cotronics ceramic tapes

COTRONICS CORP.: Thermally Insulating Pressure-Sensitive Ceramic Tape

Cotronics reports that its easy-to-use Ultra-Temp 390PS ceramic tape eliminates the time spent twisting, slipping, and unwrapping that occurs with standard tapes.
July 9, 2020

Cotronics recently announced that its Ultra-Temp 390PS pressure-sensitive ceramic tape wraps around pipes and equipment for thermal and electrical insulation to 2,300˚F.


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Tape Talk

Driving Ahead: An Update from the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council has been busy preparing for the future and ensuring that the community has support where it is needed.
Michel-Merkx
Michel Merkx
June 30, 2020

At the beginning of the year, and even as recently as March, the extent of our shared health crisis could not have possibly been imagined. Very quickly, however, following updates from national and international health organizations and the federal government, everyone, including all of us at the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), began to make strategic decisions regarding how to not only navigate the perilous situation, but how to move forward.


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Pressure-Sensitive Tape Solutions for Electronics

Designs for consumer electronics continue to evolve, and pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are addressing those changing needs with products that go beyond simple bonding.
Tom Epple
Thomas C. Epple
June 26, 2020
As the marketplace for consumer electronics devices becomes more sophisticated, the adhesive products that hold them together have to be just as versatile and multifunctional. Consumers have demanded their devices get sleeker, more powerful, and lighter, putting demands on manufacturers.
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What Are Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Tapes?

A variety of adhesive chemistries and tape formats can be combined to help ensure that a specific tape satisfies a specific need.
Anthony Cotter
Anthony Cotter
June 24, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council defines a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) as requiring two things: aggressive and permanent tack, and adhesion with finger pressure. This simple definition makes the concept of a PSA easy for anyone to understand.


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Mactac Arctic cold temperature tapes

MACTAC: Cold-Temperature Tapes

According to Mactac, Macbond Arctic provides superior adhesive performance for a wide range of temperatures (-65 to 150˚F).
June 24, 2020

Mactac Industrial Tapes recently announced the launch of a new cold-temperature industrial tape line, Macbond Arctic.


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PSTC Plans Fall Member Business Meeting in October

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council will hold its Fall Member Business Meeting October 27-29 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
June 18, 2020
The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council recently announced the opening of registration for its Fall Member Business Meeting.
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Awards

Entries Open for 2020 Label Industry Global Awards

The Label Industry Global Awards recognize organizations and individuals who have excelled in the label and package printing sector.
June 17, 2020

The search is now underway for the world’s leading innovators in the label and package printing industry, with a total of five awards available at this year’s Label Industry Global Awards. 


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Acucote Dana Christensen

Christensen Named Midwest Sales Representative for Acucote

Dana Christensen’s experience working with large-scale manufacturers and innovative startups reportedly provides solid application experience as it relates to pressure-sensitive products.
June 16, 2020
Acucote recently announced that it has appointed Dana Christensen to the role of Midwest sales representative.
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