Foam tapes are used in a wide range of markets, such as automotive, packaging, electronics and medical. They serve a number of functions—from vibration dampening to shock absorption to temperature insulation.
Chances are pretty good that you’re not losing sleep thinking about pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape. But the fact is, PSA tape is everywhere—and the more you know about it, the better armed you will be. The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s annual Tape Summit can provide such learning and knowledge-building opportunities.
The wearable adhesives market is being propelled by healthcare advancements and increasing demand for personalized care options. Wearable adhesives are used to attach medical devices to the body for continuous and long-term durations. While the skin-interfacing adhesive is only a small component of a wearable device, its ability to properly adhere to the skin is a key factor for an effectively functioning device.
At my house, tape is a precious commodity. Whether it’s needed for wrapping a gift, or my kids’ use in building a robot out of random empty boxes, or adhering doodads to the pages of a scrapbook, we go through roll after roll of the stuff. But what about more high-tech uses of tape? Foam tapes are used in a range of markets, such as automotive, packaging, electronics and medical, and serve a number of functions.
This company has introduced ROBOND™ PS-7735 acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive, an all-temperature addition to its waterborne adhesives and coatings line.
On the basis of type, non-reactive adhesives segment reportedly dominated the overall adhesives market.
April 5, 2018
The global adhesives market is expected to reach $53,503 million by 2022 supported by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast period.