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Which Double-sided Tapes or Adhesive Types are Rated Best for Wet Environments?

Here are some highly rated double-sided tapes and other adhesive types suited for wet or moisture-exposed environments — from waterproof mounting tapes to marine/butyl sealing tapes. For water resistance, you generally want tapes with acrylic or specialized waterproof adhesive, and many marine-grade or VHB (Very… Read More »Which Double-sided Tapes or Adhesive Types are Rated Best for Wet Environments?

Which Double-sided Tapes or Adhesive Types are Rated Best for Cold or Freezing Applications?

Here’s a guide to the best double-sided tapes and adhesive types for cold or freezing environments — including specific products that are rated or formulated to maintain adhesion at low temperatures. 🥇 Top Industrial/Cold-Rated Picks 3M 5952 VHB Tape & 3M VHB Tape 4941 Gray… Read More »Which Double-sided Tapes or Adhesive Types are Rated Best for Cold or Freezing Applications?

Which Double-sided Tapes or Adhesive Types are Rated Best for High Heat Applications?

🔥 High-Performance Industrial / High-Temp Reliable Tapes These are best when you need real heat resistance (electronics, automotive, industrial assembly): 3M Ultra High Temperature Double Coated Tape 9077 – Industrial-grade tape rated for extreme heat processes, tolerates ~500–540°F (260–280°C) short-term and holds well during solder… Read More »Which Double-sided Tapes or Adhesive Types are Rated Best for High Heat Applications?

Benefits of Rubber Based Adhesive Foam Tape: When to use and not

Rubber-based adhesive foam tapes combine a compressible foam carrier with a high-tack rubber/resin adhesive system. They’re widely used where fast stick, gap-filling, and vibration control matter more than extreme temperature or long-term UV resistance. Below is a technical + application-focused breakdown, geared toward industrial, fabrication,… Read More »Benefits of Rubber Based Adhesive Foam Tape: When to use and not

Real-world Silicone Bonding

Use Case Review Bonding a Silicone Rubber Gasket to an Aluminum Electronics Enclosure Using Double-Sided Tape Application Overview Product: Silicone rubber gasket (40A–60A durometer) Thickness: 1.5–3 mm Purpose: Dust and moisture sealing (IP54–IP65) Substrates: Silicone rubber → Aluminum enclosure (powder-coated or anodized) Original Assembly Goal:… Read More »Real-world Silicone Bonding

Challenges of Bonding Silicone Rubber with Double-sided Adhesive Tape

Bonding silicone rubber with double-sided adhesive tape is notoriously difficult. Silicone’s chemistry and surface behavior work against most pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Below is a practical, engineering-focused breakdown of the key challenges, why they happen, and what they look like in real applications. Extremely Low Surface… Read More »Challenges of Bonding Silicone Rubber with Double-sided Adhesive Tape

Double-coated 300LSE tapes: 93015LE and 9495LE why and where used

Industries & Applications for 93015LE This variant is a market-proven, high-strength double coated tape with a polyester film carrier, valued for versatility and reliable bonding across many sectors. 🔧 Industries Using 93015LE Electronics (Consumer & Industrial):Used in assembly of phones, tablets, wearables, docking stations, workstations,… Read More »Double-coated 300LSE tapes: 93015LE and 9495LE why and where used

Quick VHB Tape Guide

The color of VHB tapes will guide you to the most appropriate Very High Bond tape for your application. Always test with your surface.  See our 3M and comparable VHB tapes in our shop page.