Converter's Corner

The Anatomy of a Medical Grade Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Not all medical-grade pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are created equal. The adhesive that holds a continuous glucose monitor securely in place for weeks might fail in a wound dressing application requiring gentle adhesion and repositionability. Selecting the right PSA tape for your wearable medical device is paramount. This guide breaks down the nuances of PSA tape construction and helps you navigate these sticky challenges with confidence.

The Role of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives in Automotive Assembly

PSAs can be used in a wide breadth of applications in automotive assembly. From joining and fastening exterior parts like side-view mirrors, to more complex interior components like display screens and electronic rear-view mirrors, PSAs are literally the glue that holds many components of our modern-day vehicles together. In addition to their structural necessity, they also help deliver a quieter, lighter product to the consumer, playing an important role in buzz, squeak, and rattle prevention for a quieter, smoother ride.

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives vs Spray Coatings

Today, we’re taking the time to highlight some benefits of dielectric PSAs and how they stack up against traditional spray coating applications. From weak spots to thermal management capabilities, learn about what sets custom die-cut specialty PSAs with dielectric properties apart from spray coatings.

Material Spotlight - Avery Dennison Volt Tough™ Portfolio

As manufacturers explore EV battery pack solutions that can accomplish large-scale manufacturing goals, they are confronted with common challenges, including the risk of electrical arcing. that can result in shorting, damaged cells, and even fire.  To that end, today, as part of our material spotlight series, we are highlighting Volt Tough™ tapes,  a new product line that is being introduced at the September 2023 Battery Show by one of our strategic suppliers, Avery Dennison.

Material Spotlight - 3M 300MP+

As part of our Vendor Material Spotlight series, today's post features 300MP+ from 3M™, a double-sided tape engineered with 3M™ High-tack Acrylic Adhesive that is a drop-in replacement for the legacy 300MP product line.  300MP+ offers a soft, tacky, viscous nature that works exceptionally well on open-cell foams, fabrics, textiles, flocks, felt, leather, wood, and other textured materials. When bonding textured substrates in a low-temperature environment, Read our Q&A with 3M Application Engineer, Nick LaBelle

6 (More) Benefits of Adhesive Tapes Over Liquid Adhesives

You've probably got a pretty good idea why tapes can often be the better choice compared to liquid adhesives, but did you know there are even more ways that pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape can come out on top? Don't misinterpret, we're not saying there's anything wrong with liquid adhesives...