Browse through our explanations of commonly used terminology in the adhesive tape and tape converting industry. For a specific term use the search or filter options.
Bisco™ is a high performance silicone foam offering characteristics such as high resistance to temperature extremes, UV and ozone, high resilience to mechanical fatigue and excellent compression-set and creep resistance. See our foam and rubber page here for more information.
Comprised of a backing material coated with adhesive on both sides. Usually one adhesive layer is covered with a release liner (closed side) in order to wind the PSA tape in roll form. In double sided tape production the backing is often pre-treated with a primer to enable a maximum anchorage between backing and adhesive.
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These are materials containing small holes (cells) distributed throughout the entire body. They can be either closed cell or open cell. Most common foams are:
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Uniform, homogeneous, plastic webs. Learn more on our single sided film tape and medical grade film pages.
Poron™ is a high performance polyurethane foam offering characteristics such as excellent compression-set resistance, low outgassing, non-fogging, is flame retardant, non-corrosive to metal and will not become brittle and crumble. For more information see our foam and rubber page here.
VHB™ stands for Very High Bond and is a tape produced by 3M™. VHB™ tapes are high-strength and a proven alternative to screws, rivets, welds and other mechanical fasteners. This high-strength bonding tape permanently adheres one substrate to another while spreading the stress load across the entire length of the joint. Learn more here.
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