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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.
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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Croll to Receive Tess Award

Croll obtained his Ph.D. in polymer physics at the University of Leeds in the UK.

Stuart Croll, Ph.D., of the North Dakota State University, Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, will receive the Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2017.


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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.

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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Entries Sought for Label Industry Global Awards 2017

LabelExpo recently announced that entries are open for the Label Industry Global Awards.

The awards reportedly provide the sector’s finest a worldwide stage to celebrate and showcase excellence, innovation and best practice.


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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.

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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MACTAC: Foam Bonding Study

A new foam bonding study that helps customers pair its advanced adhesives with Rogers Corp. PORON polyurethane foams.
This company has released a new foam bonding study that helps customers pair its advanced adhesives with polyurethane foams.
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European Coatings Show Announces Program

Industry giants, specialist SMEs and experts from Germany and abroad will present their innovations.
The European Coatings Show 2017, scheduled to take place April 4-6 in Nuremberg, Germany, will reportedly host more than 1,100 exhibitors.
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AGC Chemicals Americas Expands Lab

The lab now reportedly contains extensive testing equipment specialized for developing repellents for textiles and nonwovens.
AGC Chemicals Americas recently announced it has enhanced its AsahiGuard® water and oil repellents testing lab in Exton, Pa.
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