Converter's Corner

Die-Cut Solutions for Electric Vehicle Batteries: Thermal Management

Electric vehicle batteries are very sensitive to changes in temperature and maintaining their surroundings at the proper conditions for optimal performance and safety is no easy task. Active thermal management systems can quickly become expensive and bulky, but with the careful placement of custom die-cut supplemental passive thermal management solutions made from high-performance specialty materials, EV manufacturers now have more options than ever when it comes to lightweight and effective EV battery thermal management.

Selection Criteria for Skin Contact Adhesives

Selecting a stick-to-skin (skin-contact) adhesive is different from choosing an industrial pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). Unlike static substrates such as foam, metals, plastic, felts and foils, the skin is a living, breathing substrate. It is highly elastic and can change over time as cell cycles renew frequently. This post, prepared with the help of some of our vendor partners, examines some factors to consider when selecting a skin contact adhesive for your wearable medical device or health and beauty product.

6 Reasons to Work with JBC Technologies for Your Pulse Oximeter Bandage Converting Needs

Skin is complex to bond to for a number of reasons And, turning skin-friendly tapes and adhesives into finished pulse oximeter bandages requires state-of-the-art equipment and engineering prowess that many converters don’t have. It is important to work with a converter that has strong relationships with multiple adhesive manufacturers as well as the high speed, precision die-cutting equipment needed to produce complex parts… and one that will go the extra mile to ensure customer success. This post outlines six reasons that JBC checks all the right boxes.

The Cold, Hard Facts About Hot-Melt Rubber Adhesives

It wasn’t that long ago that we published our critically-acclaimed educational primer "Intro to Rubber-Based Pressure Sensitive Adhesives" and ever since our intensely loyal legions of fans have been hounding us day and night for the next installment. Today marks the second part of this soon to be award winning series and it's all about hot-melts.

A Look at Berry Global’s Polyken 3621A

In order to provide our customers with up-to-date information straight from the material manufacturer, JBC Technologies recently spoke with Brian Hall, Business Development Manager, Medical, for Berry Global Inc. regarding the key features of Polyken 3621A, an industry-leading, polyurethane non-woven long-term wear adhesive tape solution for the medical industry.

Q & A with Berry Global: Adhesives for Wearable Medical Devices

Selecting the right medical adhesive is vital to the wearability and durability of any medical device. It is particularly important when patient comfort comes into play. This Q&A with Brian Hall, Business Development Manager, Medical, for Berry Global Inc. covers some of the most important factors in selecting the right adhesive for on-body wearable medical devices.