Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)

Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Novel, all-acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions with inherently lower surface energy display significantly improved adhesion to LSE substrates such as polyethylene and polypropylene.

Eric Bartholomew

September 1, 2011

The prevailing trend toward the use of lighter weight and lower cost engineered plastics in automotive, construction, aerospace, electronics, and other industrial uses has created a need for pressure-sensitive materials that can bond well to these new, inherently low-surface-energy (LSE) plastics. This article discusses novel, all-acrylic compositions with inherently lower surface energy that display significantly improved adhesion to LSE substrates such as polyethylene and polypropylene.

PSTC 2011

May 1, 2011

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) Week of Learning 2011 will take place May 9-13 in Orlando, FL.

Responsible Tape Manufacturing

Susan Sutton

May 1, 2011

The PSTC is pursuing a number of objectives to promote PSA awareness while supporting a more responsible tape manufacturing process.

Teaching an Old Standard New Tricks

Robert Hester

May 1, 2011

A new tape option is available for manufacturers using the ASTM D 3359 crosscut adhesion test.

STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS: Global PSA Growth Trends

Daniel S. Murad

May 1, 2011

The global pressure-sensitive industry is forecasted to grow 7% per year through 2014.

Stick With It

John Bennett

May 1, 2011

Finding the best label material for durable goods is no easy feat.

FOCUS ON: A Cool Ride

May 1, 2011

tesa tape is the official adhesive tape supplier to the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Team.

ADVANCING ADHESIVES: The Acrylic Acid Shortage

Mike Marasch

May 1, 2011

Using hot-melt adhesive technology offers multiple advantages.

Green Material Profiles

February 1, 2011

The Green Material Profiles is a comprehensive listing of green raw materials and formulated adhesives and sealants. Use this guide throughout the year to find and formulate sustainable, green materials from renewable ingredients. To be included in the next edition, contact Managing Editor Teresa McPherson at mcphersont@bnpmedia.com.

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives 101

This article explains what a pressure-sensitive adhesive is, how it is constructed and what adhesive options are available.

Kurt Schramer

October 1, 2009

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are used in applications ranging from labeling food packaging to assembling electronic devices to mounting graphics displays. Although they have been around for decades and their use is widespread, manufacturers, converters, and printers may not understand the key differences between the adhesive choices available, how they’re constructed, or which are best suited for a particular job.