Double-Sided Tape Offers Wide Range of Capabilities

Double-Sided Tape Offers Wide Range of Capabilities

Last week in our Beginner’s Guide to Double-Sided Tape, we briefly covered three main chemistries and formats of pressure-sensitive, double-sided tape. Of the double-sided tape available, rubber-based tapes are versatile, general purpose adhesives capable of bonding a variety of materials in numerous applications.

Let’s take a look at the wide range of applications where rubber-based, double-sided tape is used as well as the substrates they bond.

Common Applications:

  • Case and carton sealing/re-sealing
  • Flooring
  • Insulation barriers
  • Direct mail/marketing
  • Product assembly
  • Contract packaging
  • Protective packaging

 

Able to Bond:

  • Corrugated
  • Carpet tiles
  • Foam
  • Paper
  • Wovens
  • Non-wovens
  • Plastics

Did You Know?

Rubber-Based, Double-Side Tape:

  • Can be custom engineered (dimensions and tack) to end user’s specifications
  • Can be coated onto substrates
  • Instantly bond materials
  • Display great initial adhesion
  • Provide great flexibility
  • Bond well to low surface energy surfaces
  • Are extremely easy to use

Our line of Adhesive Squares double-side tape provides a simple-to-use solution for bonding most applications. If you want to learn more about using double-sided tape for your application, contact our team of technical adhesive experts. We’re available 24/7 to discuss your application and help you optimize your process.

Are you curious about the difference in using a double-sided tape and a hot melt? Check out Liquid Hot Melt Adhesives vs. Double-Sided Tape.