Converter's Corner

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 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.

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive 101 - Rubber-Based PSA

As a flexible materials converter, our customers’ requirements often have us laminating a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing to another material, like foam, felt, flock, fiberglass insulation, or even metal foil. The adhesives we use include high-performance, high-temperature silicones, mid-range acrylics, and, the focus of this post, lower-cost, high-tack rubber adhesives...

Six Advantages of Double-Sided Foam Tapes

Die cut double-sided foam tapes, which provide shock absorption, vibration dampening, and more, are an excellent replacement for mechanical fasteners. This post demonstrates six reasons why.

Six Ways Acrylic Foam Tapes Outperform Mechanical Fasteners

Acrylic foam tapes outperform mechanical fasteners like screws and rivets in six important ways. Learn what they are and how to find die cut acrylic foam tapes that use 3M VHB high-bond tapes and AFTC SilverTape products. JBC has decades of expertise in material selection and precision die cutting.

Types of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) contain adhesive components that impart different properties in support of joining or fastening. By evaluating an adhesive’s advantages, disadvantages, and typical uses, you can make the right choice for your application. There are four main categories.