FAQS

In mainland UK we can offer same day delivery, next day delivery and timed options, including pre 9.00am, pre 10.30am and pre noon. Costs will vary and export options are also available. Contact us for more information.

Yes, once your items have been shipped, parcel consignment references/AWB references are available on request.

This depends on the part required and its complexity. A drawing would always be preferable, however, in some circumstances it may be necessary for us to create one and provide it to you for approval.

Yes, how you would like your parts presented, for example, as a roll or in sheet form. This can be explained or illustrated in a drawing, depending on its complexity. 

Yes, please contact us.

You can view and download Parafix Terms and Conditions here.

You can pay by Credit Account or Pro Forma by BACS.

Our standard credit terms are 30 days from end of month.

To find a tape with the right characteristics for your exact needs, there are a number of factors to consider. This includes understanding your application, the substrates you are bonding, the environmental conditions it will be subject to and the stress the bond will be subject to. 

Once these characteristics have been determined, we will use additional information to decide on the right product, such as required thickness, cost target, required tolerances, quantity per annum and per drop, number of units (rolls, sheets, box etc)  presentation requirements , project life span and whether quality documentation is required (ISIR, PPAP, CofC, CPK etc).

A pressure sensitive adhesive is one which bonds on contact with a surface to form a bond of immediately useful strength, without applied heat or other means of activation and with minimal applied pressure.

A pressure sensitive adhesive:

• Is aggressively and permanently tacky/sticky
• Adheres with pressure – finger or hand
• Does not require activation by water, solvent or heat
• May exert a strong holding force (ability to carry a load)
• Has sufficient cohesiveness and elasticity

Common types include rubber, acrylic and silicone adhesives. Different types have definite advantages over others and no single type will do every job.

For more terms view our glossary.

We hold certificates for the following:

• ISO 9001:2015
• ISO 13485:2016
• SC21 Bronze Award
• BS EN ISO 14644-1 validated to Class 7 Clean Room
• FDA registration

We are also TS 16949 compliant. See our quality page for more information.

Yes. Let us know at the beginning of your enquiry if you require a PPAP, to enable us to process the requirement quickly.

Yes, material samples for evaluation are available, either from stock or from our suppliers. Stock materials are usually supplied as short length strips of material on our sample card but can be short length rolls or sheets.

Bespoke die-cut samples are available. If possible, a DXF file should be supplied for evaluation.

Parafix stores are at a different address, but still based on the same Business Park as our office and manufacturing site. The address is:

Parafix Tapes & Conversions Ltd
1 Aspen Court, Marlborough Rd
Lancing Business Park
Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 8UN

See our contact page for directions to Lancing Business Park.

This is dependent on material type, geometry of part and tooling used. The more relaxed the tolerances are, the cheaper the tooling and quicker we can produce the component; this will be reflected in the pricing. Tight tolerances can be achieved if required, but you should consider whether they are needed.

This is dependent on the tooling type, materials, processes and geometry of the shape. It is best to ask for an estimate on a case by case basis.