Key features and uses and a comparison on costs Key Features Clear, double-sided, solid acrylic foam tape. Total tape thickness: 0.020 inch (0.5 mm, or 20 mil) for the 4905 variant. General-purpose acrylic adhesive on both sides; bonds well to high surface energy (HSE) substrates… Read More »3M VHB Transparent and Grey Tapes
3M has announced the discontinuation of its double-sided silicone adhesive tapes, including 3M 96042, due to raw material shortages. Final order acceptance ends on March 31, 2025. For users evaluating replacement options within the 3M product line, 3M 9731 is the closest functional alternative. While… Read More »3M 96042 Double Coated Silicone Tape
Document describes lab testing on bonding double sided tapes to difficult to bond surfaces, or low energy substrates. litclipVHB Labr Customer complain 20mil clear High Bond –Not sticking sufficiently to plastic surface Customer sent 1-5/16” plastic pieces Pieces too small for reliable Instron peel test… Read More »General Adhesive Information on adhesive bonding to low surface energy substrates
Introduction The second Monday of January each year is recognized as National Clean Off Your Desk Day. This day serves as a reminder to clean and organize your workspace. When was the last time you decluttered your desk? Studies show that the average work desk… Read More »National Clean Off Your Desk Day: Why and How to Declutter Your Workspace
From the average consumer to the seasoned mechanical engineer looking for the best adhesive tape for their project, they first retrieve information from their background with tapes. often for new projects, individuals start researching the types of tapes available, reviewing marketing materials from tape labels,… Read More »Even the pros get it wrong with adhesive tapes
Here’s an invention (patent pending) we created by joining various tapes we produce for different applications and created a brand new product for new application: Knife docking for scalpels and X-ACTO knives. The base features our removable tape. this insures that the docking knife stays… Read More »Knife Docking for Scalpels, X-ACTO Knives
There are several options available for hanging digital art prints, canvas art, and general décor on inside walls, however, there are nowhere near the same options for easily hanging artworks outside the home or business. The biggest obstacle for hanging outdoors is the materials in… Read More »Solution for wall hanging art decor and signage for outdoors
Floating art off a wall refers to having a gap from the wall to the start of the artwork. It appears as if the art is levitating or floating off the wall, and if the floating mount is not visible, it seems like it’s magic.… Read More »Adhesive Float Block Mounts for Artwork & Graphics
There are various options to floating artwork, pictures, graphics from a display wall. Floating art off a wall refers to having a gap from the wall to the start of the artwork. It appears as if the art is levitating or floating off the wall,… Read More »floating artwork, pictures, graphics from a display wall.
We occasionally get asked if we offer recyclable adhesive tapes. Presently, there is no adhesive tape that is produced where the tape itself is recyclable, however this does not mean that your corrugated packaging with adhesive tape stuck on it is not recyclable. You should… Read More »How Recycling Adhesive Tape Works.