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How to choose the best adhesive tape?How to choose the best adhesive tape?
The strongest adhesive tape will depend on multiple of factors: what materials are you bonding and under what conditions. Russ Boelema explains
By nadina on February 14, 2022
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Product spotlight: Antimicrobial Protection MaterialsProduct spotlight: Antimicrobial Protection Materials
Inhibiting growth and spread of viruses, bacteria and other microbes has always been an important aspect of wound care, and with the global pandemic, it has become relevant in any settings…
By nadina on July 14, 2020
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Adhesives for Hard-to-Bond SurfacesAdhesives for Hard-to-Bond Surfaces
When considering which adhesive to use for any bonding application, the choice of substrate is a critical factor. Often low surface energy materials are the best choice for the device. In our…
By Parafix Team on November 14, 2018
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8 considerations for your water tight seal design8 considerations for your water tight seal design
Reliable sealing plays a crucial role in the performance and life span of today’s portable devices, especially those exposed to harsh environments.For this reason, the sealing component…
By Parafix Team on November 2, 2017
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Surface energy and adhesionSurface energy and adhesion
What is surface energy?Surface energy describes the degree of attraction or repulsion force from a substrate to another material. It can be thought of in terms of a car that has not been waxed for…
By Parafix Team on June 27, 2017
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Choosing the right adhesive for your wearable deviceChoosing the right adhesive for your wearable device
Adhesive tape has long been the driver for product innovation and in the healthcare market the development of medical grade adhesives is supporting the growth in wearable devices to offer long or…
By Parafix Team on March 15, 2017
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Venting design considerations for the engineer or designerVenting design considerations for the engineer or designer
Venting plays a crucial role in the performance and life span of today’s devices, especially for products exposed to external or harsh environments, such as the growing number of portable…
By Parafix Team on October 24, 2016
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Five tips for designing converted componentsFive tips for designing converted components
We’ve put together some useful tips for ensuring your adhesive components are optimally designed:Tip 1 – Avoid square corners or sharp angle corners most tooling suppliers either form flat…
By Parafix Team on October 22, 2012