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About Us
- - Why Parafix?
    - We have over 45 years experience in converting tapes and flexible materials for a diverse range of industries and applications. During this time we have built long lasting relationships with suppliers and customers and have built on our experience, capabilities and our reach throughout Europe and beyond.
  - Quality
    - From design conception to final production and assembly, quality is paramount in providing our customers with products that consistently reach their desired quality standards. We do this through external accreditation and auditing, as well as internal practices and performance monitoring.
  - Suppliers
    - Parafix is proud to partner with world leading tape and material manufacturers. With access to a broad range of products we offer our customers extensive choice and the opportunity to combine complimentary materials from any manufacturer, unique to their requirements.
  - Our Culture
    - We are proud of our ‘can do’ attitude at Parafix, always striving to solve our customers’ challenges. We are also committed to quality and aim to treat our customers, employees and communities fairly and with care.
  - Our Values
    - Our company values ensure we add value to and maintain the high levels of service throughout all of our activities. Read our company values on this page.
  - History
    - In 1969 we started our journey as a small distributor of adhesive tape. Today we’ve become a leading converter in Europe, creating complex adhesive components used globally.
  - Parafix in the Community
    - One of our company values is to support the local communities in which we operate. This page shares some of the community activities we engage in and good causes we offer our support to.
Products
- - Double Sided Materials
    - Double sided materials are replacing traditional fixing methods in a range of industries and applications. They also offer additional functionality such as sealing, damping and conducting.
  - Single Sided Materials
    - Attach, seal, mark, mask and protect with our extensive range of single coated tapes, foams, films and foils.
  - Medical Grade Materials
    - Our range of medical grade materials offer unique characteristics for stick to skin applications and can be sterilised by EtO, gamma and steam. Other products include speciality films and foils for a range of medical applications.
  - Foams and Rubbers
    - We offer coated and non-coated foam and rubber materials for a variety of applications including gasketing, sealing, vibration and sound dampening and energy absorption.
  - Electrical Tapes
    - Our electrical tapes come in a variety of backings and adhesives to meet industry specifications including military, UL and CSA.
  - RFI and EMI Shielding
    - We offer a selection of the most versatile and satisfactory RFI and EMI shielding solutions, for effective shielding of wirelessly transmitting devices.
  - Thermal Management
    - As electronics become smaller and more powerful, the need for effective thermal materials increases. We offer a variety of products to suit most applications.
  - Venting and Filtration Materials
    - For the management of temperature, humidity, gases and pressure, and the prevention of liquid, dust and chemical contamination. We hold an expanding range of materials to suit your every application.
    - Non-Adhesive Vent Material
    - Vent Discs
Industries
- - Healthcare
    - We offer our customers access to a superior range of medical grade materials for the varied applications found within the healthcare market. Our commitment to quality, demonstrated by our ISO 13485 registration, FDA registration and ISO Class 7 Clean Room capability means our customers are confident in the superior quality we can achieve for their medical products.
  - Automotive
    - We fully understand the key needs of the automotive market; we offer quality management to ISO 9001, clean room manufacturing and TS16949 compliance. This, combined with our access to World leading materials, makes us the first choice partner in the manufacture of automotive components.
  - Electronics
    - We supply adhesive components into a range of electronics applications, from bonding of dissimilar substrates, to sealing, cushioning, shielding and insulating of components. Whatever your needs, our access to a variety of products, and the ability to create bespoke constructions and components, will ensure we have a solution to your unique requirements.
  - Industrial
    - Industrial grade materials offer strength and resilience, as well as resistance to UV, chemicals, oil and extreme temperatures. Whatever your needs, our experts can advise on the optimum product for your application. We can convert your material into bespoke components for enhanced manufacturing efficiencies and cost savings.
  - Life Safety
    - The safety critical applications of this market require trusted adhesive solutions to ensure high quality and reliability of products. We offer a range of materials for bonding, sealing, insulating, shielding and venting for a range of detection, monitoring and emergency devices. Whatever your needs, we have the experience, materials and converting expertise to offer the optimum solution to the unique requirements of your products and processes.
  - Military & Defence
    - We offer a range of specialist products and manufacturing processes to satisfy the safety critical needs of the defence industry. With Quality Management accreditation to ISO 9001, Clean Room manufacturing and SC21 accreditation, we are confident in meeting the quality expectations of our military and defence customers.
  - Aerospace
    - Adhesive tapes offer a range of trusted solutions for aerospace applications and are commonly used for bonding and sealing, as well as vibration dampening, shielding, cooling, masking and venting. We have access to a vast range of materials, which we can convert into bespoke components for enhanced quality and manufacturing efficiencies.
  - Building Interiors
    - We offer a range of bonding tapes and films for the assembly and protection of furniture, partition walls, flooring systems, HVAC products, doors and windows. Whether you require a permanent bonding solution or temporary protection, we can advise on the optimum product for your unique application.
  - Lighting
    - Modern lighting utilises many adhesive components to enhance the aesthetics and the efficiency of lighting products. We provide bespoke adhesive components to efficiently bond, seal, vent, dissipate heat and reflect light in a range of lighting applications.
  - Renewable Energy
    - Solar and wind energy products are subject to the harshest external environments throughout their lifetime. This includes extreme temperatures, UV light, wind, rain and debris. We offer a range of performance materials to protect components and resist these environmental extremes, as well as efficiently bond, insulate and vent internal components.
    - Solar Energy
    - Wind Energy
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- - Why Use Tape?
    - There are many reasons why tapes are replacing traditional fixing methods. Among these is the strong and reliable bond that tapes provide and their additional functionality such as sealing, shielding, insulating and cushioning. In addition to these benefits, joining with tape offers greater design options, product quality and enhanced manufacturing efficiencies.
  - Why Customise Tape?
    - A customised adhesive component offers a number of benefits to designers and engineers. Product designs can be streamlined with invisible joins and product manufacture is made simple with a convenient and easy to handle component. Adhesive parts can be designed with application aids, or for use in automated assembly processes.
  - Tape vs Traditional Fixings
    - Tape is replacing traditional fixing methods across many applications. Here we compare the benefits of using a tape in place of traditional fixing methods.
  - Choosing your Material
    - When choosing an adhesive product, there are some key criteria to consider so that the desired performance is achieved. By understanding the end product and conditions it will be subject to, a material can be specified that will last the full life of your product.
  - Using your Material
    - The way you use your tape is an important factor in ensuring the desired performance is achieved. We’ve put together some tips on looking after your material and applying it correctly.
  - News
    - For all of the latest on Parafix activities, product innovations and industry updates.
  - Videos
    - Browse through our videos to learn more about Parafix, our products and our many applications.
  - Case Studies
    - Learn about some of the projects we've worked on.
  - Downloads
    - Browse through our selection of product and industry specific downloadable documents.
  - FAQs
    - Answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
  - Glossary
    - Explanations of commonly used terminology in the tape converting industry.
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Differential Tape

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About differential tape
A differential tape is a double sided tape that is coated with a different adhesive on either side of the tape’s carrier. Differential tape products are ideal for applications requiring temporary holding, repositionable placement and for permanently bonding two different substrates where one is easy to adhere to and one is difficult to adhere to.
We offer an extensive range of differential tape products from World leading manufacturers; click on the products tab for more information.
Differential tape characteristics:
Available with differing adhesive types
Available with differing adhesive strengths
Available with differing coating thicknesses
Available with a range of carrier materials
Humidity and chemical resistance
Bonds to a variety of substrates
Our applications include:
Silicone keypad bonding
Medical device attachment to skin
Reclosable packaging systems
Short-term carpet fixation

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Browse through our full range of differential tapes below for more detailed information and product data sheets. If you would like to ask us a question about any of these products, simply click on “add to wish list” and the product details can be added to a contact form once you’re ready to get in touch. You can also send these details to yourself or a colleague.

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Tape in action

Read through our case studies to find relevant, real-life examples of the powerful problem solving capabilities of a roll of tape! Browse all case studies to learn more about custom die-cut components and our tape converting capabilities.

Bond and seal ruggedised PC components

Development of a bonding and sealing solution for an LCD screen and keypad...

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Customising your tape
Utilising the latest converting technologies, we can customise your differential tape to create non-standard roll widths and lengths, or convenient and easy to handle components. Customising your tape offers a number of benefits, including cost savings and enhanced product design. Whatever your needs, we have the experience and capabilities to provide a complete solution, from design and prototyping to full production and automated assembly.
Part tolerances

View our part tolerance standard values and talk to us about your requirements

Automation solutions

Reduce costs and enhance quality with automated pick and place equipment...

Slitting

The cutting of large rolls of material to non-standard widths and lengths...

Die-cutting

We use a range of die-cutting equipment to create your bespoke adhesive components...

Clean room manufacturing

For a controlled manufacturing environment...

Bespoke presentations

For an efficient design that aids quick and accurate assembly...

Contract converting

We can customise your material into bespoke shapes and combine it with complimentary products...

Computer Aided Design

For accurate and optimum component design...

Guillotining

For laminating and sheeting to custom sizes...

Laser cutting

For cutting small, complicated geometries or features...

Rapid prototyping

To test and demonstrate products in the early stages of design...

R&D

Assistance in developing the most effective part in form, function and presentation...

X/Y axis plotter

For producing prototypes and small batch runs...
Learn more about differential tapes
To learn more about differential tape and its uses, browse through our range of interesting and relevant videos, news and other media.
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Automated assembly

View a range of automated assembly solutions using AccuPlace automated…

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Bonding and mounting

Learn about the bonding products available from Parafix...

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3M™ 6658 double sided tape with stretch release carrier

3M’s 6658 stretch release double sided tape enables the versatility of…

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Five tips for designing converted components

We’ve put together some useful tips for ensuring your adhesive components…

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How do I know I'll get a reliable bond?

A correctly specified tape is the primary factor in ensuring a reliable…

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How do I choose the right product?

To find a tape with the right characteristics for your exact needs, there…

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Differential Tape

About differential tape

Search differential tapes

Tape in action

Bond and seal ruggedised PC components

Customising your tape

Part tolerances

Automation solutions

Slitting

Die-cutting

Clean room manufacturing

Bespoke presentations

Contract converting

Computer Aided Design

Guillotining

Laser cutting

Rapid prototyping

R&D

X/Y axis plotter

Learn more about differential tapes

Automated assembly

Bonding and mounting

3M™ 6658 double sided tape with stretch release carrier

Five tips for designing converted components

How do I know I'll get a reliable bond?

How do I choose the right product?

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