Converter's Corner

A Selection Guide to 3M™ PSA Adhesive Tapes for Low Surface Energy (LSE) Applications

There's a lot that goes into adhesive tape selection. That's why JBC Technologies teamed up with 3M™ to create an easy-to-use, educational selection guide for 3M LSE bonding solutions - Tapes and Adhesives for Low Surface Energy Applications: 3M LSE Product Selection Guide. Download it today and learn more about why surface energy matters, the surface energy of commonly used substrates, and the adhesive tape performance properties you need to consider during the design phase of your project.

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...

The Best Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes FAQ (Part 1)

PSAs. Peel-and-stick tapes. Sometimes pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, sometimes simply tapes. Adhesive tapes are designed to stick using surface contact and pressure, but we know you've got questions. In this post – Part 1 of what we hope will be a much more extensive pressure-sensitive adhesive tape FAQ – we'll try to provide short answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about PSA tape and its applications.

5 Benefits of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes Over Liquid Adhesives

When bonding materials together, the methods employed tend to fall into three buckets - liquid adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, and mechanical fasteners. Adhesives are a great way to minimize the use of mechanical fasteners like screws, bolts and rivets and adhesive technology has come a long way in the last 50 years. This post will help to answer the question, "Should I choose an adhesive tape or a liquid adhesive for my next bonding project?".

On Demand Webinar: Die-Cut 3M™ VHB™ Acrylic Foam Tapes

On-demand answers to 3M™ VHB™ Tape questions Please join Todd Wright, Vice President of Sales at JBC Technologies, and Reese Weber, 3M Applications Engineer i this on-demand webinar to learn how 3M VHB tapes can help you address your bonding challenges while also boosting manufacturing productivity, efficiency, and speed to market.

A Q&A with Avery Dennison - Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes for Die-Cut Parts

In the latest edition of our supplier Q&A series, Michael Price, design and applications engineer at Avery Dennison Performance Tapes, discusses the company’s extensive line of pressure sensitive adhesive products and provides his insight on how to select the right adhesive for your die-cut parts.