Converter's Corner

JBC Technologies to Exhibit at 2022 Automotive Interiors Expo

JBC Technologies Brings Its Material Converting & Precision Die Cutting Expertise to the 2022 Automotive Interiors Expo The largest and most anticipated trade show in North America focused exclusively

Solving Noise Problems with 3M™ Acoustic Management Materials & Precision Die-Cutting

Quieter often means quality, especially when it comes to consumer appliances and electronic devices. Today, as part of our partner spotlight series, we are pleased to be able to share insights offered by 3M™ Advanced Application Engineer Rodrigo Marmol, and Converter Markets Specialist Scott Piper on precision die-cutting solutions for acoustic management -- and how 3M™ works with materials converters like JBC Technologies to help stop the buzzes, squeaks, and rattles before they start...

Preventing Gasket Failure Part 1: Compression Set

Die-cut foam gaskets play a critical part in the performance of a wide range of products from automotive headlight seals to dishwashers, to compressors or blowers in an HVAC unit. And yet, with improper design or incorrect material specifications, these die-cut foam gaskets can fail… rendering the more expensive equipment and parts that they support ineffective. There are several things that can impact the longevity of a gasket that can be addressed with proper material selection. One of these is compression set, which will be addressed in this post.

Choosing the right material for your die cut gasket or seal: A guide to foam selection

There are so many choices for foams for use in sealing, gasketing, BSR and NVH applications that it is not always easy to know which is best for a specific application.   Do you need a material with strong ozone and oxidation resistance? One that is petroleum resistant? Able to withstand extreme hot or cold temperatures? This guest blog post authored by John Vinci of Worldwide Foam breaks down some of the key properties of some of the more common foams used for gaskets and other die-cut parts.

Acoustical Insulation Selection: How to Find the Right Material for Unwanted Sound

There are a variety of factors that can dictate which acoustical insulation material is best for sound damping or absorption. Learn what it takes to identify the right die cut acoustical materials.

The Benefits of AutoZorb for Automotive and Appliance OEMs

AutoZorb is a high-performance acoustical and thermal insulation blanket. Learn why you should have JBC die cut AutoZorb for your applications.