Thank you for your support in advancing the global use of north american produced pressure sensitive adhesive tapes. Adhesives used for pressure sensitive adhesive psa tapes. High adhesion strength with surface experimental for illustrative purposes, three examples of hot melt, pressure sensitive adhesives are characterized using an ar2000 advanced rheometer. Characterization of pressure sensitive adhesives by rheology. Two types of adhesives include those made from rubber and those made from acrylic polymers. The 16th edition includes a new test method titled. Handbook of pressure sensitive adhesive technology donatas.
This specification covers the requirements for two types of hightemperature electrical insulating tape consisting of glass cloth coated on one side with a pressure sensitive adhesive. Selfadhesive tapes and labels of all kinds are ubiquitous in everyday life. Pressuresensitive tape consists of a psa coated onto a carrier such as paper, plastic film, cloth, or metal foil. Pressure sensitive adhesives rubber, acrylic and foam. Type barrier films, safety and security films, decorative films, microporous films, others. Hand book of pressure sensitive adhesives and coatings. Astm d 17 standard test methods for pressuresensitive adhesivecoated tapes used for electrical and electronic applications. Unlike other adhesives, our pressure sensitive adhesives are all waterbased. This book will work as a reference book for those associated with the adhesive tape manufacturing industry. Patent peel adhesion peel force peel rates peel test phase plasticizer polyisobutylene polymerization polystyrene pressure sensitive adhesives pressure sensitive tapes probe tack resin resin concentration resistance room temperature rubber. Pressure sensitive tapes adhesive tape latest price. Metalworking and assembly woodworking medical commercial graphics transportation automotive.
Working the adhesive into the tear causes the adhesive to strengthen the tear as well as cover and support the area around the tear. These tapes usually have a release liner backing to cover the adhesive until desired for use. Old pressure sensitive adhesive tapes recovered from archival. The pressure sensitive tape manufacturers and distributors featured offer a complete range of tape and adhesive products. The adhesive film bonds to the substrate with without the need for solvent, heat, or water for activation. Rubber is the most cost effective psa and offers quick stick capability. Pressure sensitive adhesive tape psa and its advantages. Download table old pressure sensitive adhesive tapes recovered from archival documents and books and selected for atrftir characterization. Pressure sensitive adhesive tapes psa also known as adhesive tapes are adhesives that adhere to a variety of substrates when applied with pressure. So silicone psa can be applied for various kinds of tapes and protective films. Adhesives products, inc has high quality products at competitive prices and specializes in custom printed pressure sensitive labels and. Our tape products include both rubber and solventfree uv acrylic adhesive systems engineered for your application. In this book, the author has attempted to look into the details of pressuresensitive adhesive tape manufacturing and the applications. It is tacky without heat or solvent activation and adheres with pressure.
Selfadhesive materials are called, in the adhesive industry, pressuresensitive adhesives psas. D 3715d 3715m practice for quality assurance of pressuresensitive tapes. The nonyellowing acrylic adhesive provides resistance to temperature extremes, conforms to irregular. Pressure sensitive adhesive pressure sensitive tapes. D 3715d 3715m practice for quality assurance of pressure sensitive tapes. Pressuresensitive adhesives are used for adhesive tapes and labels. No solvent, water, or heat is needed to activate the adhesive. Type i, which is subdivided into two grades grade a and b according to thickness, is woven glass cloth with silicone adhesive. It can be used in the home, office, industry, and institutions for a wide variety of purposes.
All of our adhesive products can be custom made in many sizes and to many different specifications. Pstc is pleased to offer the 16th edition of test methods for pressure sensitive adhesive tapes for the first time digitally, in pdf, kindle or ipad format. Pressure sensitive adhesives can be defined as a distinct category of adhesive tapes that in dry form are aggressive and permanently tacky at room temperature. Self adhesive materials are called, in the adhesive industry, pressure sensitive adhesives psas. Psa tapes are perfect in a variety of different environments, depending on the adhesive formulation. Rubber adhesive is not recommended for high heat applications. He has experience in the rubber industry for over 11 years and the adhesive tape industry for over 33 years, in manufacturing, production and research and.
Silicone pressure sensitive adhesives psa have excellent properties in heat and cold resistance, electrical insulating properties and excellent reliability. Jan 04, 2018 pressuresensitive adhesive psa tape technologies have properties that can insulate a building from environmental events such as precipitation, vapor ingress, extreme cold and heat, and external noise. The volara polyethylene foam professional conservators have known and trusted for years is now available with a pressure sensitive, acrylic adhesive backing. Pressuresensitive adhesives can be defined as a distinct category of adhesive tapes that in dry form are aggressive and permanently tacky at room temperature. Psas are designed in the shapes of latex, solvent borne resin, rubber solution, or hot melt and. To streamline the process of selecting from the vast line of 3m bonding tapes, these six are the most versatile for the most substrates used in these and other markets. In general, adhesives that come in contact with items of permanent value should be reversible without damaging the object. The book throws light on the raw materials required for tape manufacturing and the various processes involved. Pressure sensitive tyvek tape preservation equipment ltd. The book throws light on the raw materials required for tape manufacturing and the various.
While there may be a temptation to use putties and caulks instead of psa tapes for insulation purposes, those materials are typically employed as fillers meant to span gapsthey do not. To use, dispense a length of tissue, place over the tear and burnish with a bone folder. Pressure sensitive adhesives psas are materials which in dry form are aggressively and permanently tacky at room temperature and firmly adhere to a variety of dissimilar surfaces upon mere contact without the need of more than finger or hand pressure. The influence of time on given silicone pressuresensitive adhesive tapes and their useful properties is a very important factor for the description of the lifetime of potential products based on. Manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive pressure sensitive tapes offered by stick tapes private limited, mumbai, maharashtra. It is used in pressuresensitive tapes, labels, glue dots, note pads, automobile trim, and a wide variety of other products. When choosing adhesives or tape, consider reversibility as well as characteristics such as flexibility and ph.
Velcro 1015appsal white nylon woven fastening tape, loop type, pressure sensitive adhesive back, 112 wide, 10 length 1. Psas join similar or dissimilar materials without requiring activation by. Adhesives products, inc has high quality products at competitive prices and specializes in custom printed pressure sensitive labels and tags. Among the adhesive solutions there are hotmelts that also fulfill food contact requirements. Trimlok dshaped rubber seal thick wall epdm foam seal with ht general acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive system ideal door and window weather seal for cars, trucks, rvs, and boats 0. Pressure sensitive tape consists of a psa coated onto a carrier such as paper, plastic film, cloth, or metal foil. Pressure sensitive adhesive supplier psa tapes psa glues uk. Metalworking and assembly woodworking medical commercial graphics transportation. You also can trust our commitment to creating and manufacturing environmentally friendly adhesives. The fundamentals of selecting pressuresensitive adhesives. With henkels pressure sensitive adhesives, customers profit by a high tack and a use in various applications such as tapes, labels or medical products. Archival adhesive, glue, wheat paste, glue pens, glue. Theyre the original thin bonding adhesive solutions, ideal for joining dissimilar materials. Pstc test methods book pressure sensitive tape council.
This book is dedicated to the coating and converting industry, especially the adhesive tapes manufacturing industry. Pressuresensitive adhesive psa tape technologies have properties that can insulate a building from environmental events such as precipitation, vapor ingress, extreme cold and heat, and external noise. We use no solvents in any of our covinax, acrynax or micronax products. Pressure sensitive adhesive supplier psa tapes psa. Jun 22, 2017 in 20, the world demand for pressuresensitive adhesive tapes was approximately 39. The nonyellowing acrylic adhesive provides resistance to temperature extremes, conforms to irregular surfaces, and has excellent long term aging characteristics. How to evaluate and test pressure sensitive adhesive tape. Printed pressure sensitive labels adhesive products inc. Standard test method for peel adhesion of pressuresensitive tape. Pressure sensitive adhesive an overview sciencedirect topics. D 5750 guide for width and length of pressuresensitive tape. Pstc and astm adhesive test methods are helpful in the evaluation and testing of adhesive tapes.
This specification covers the requirements for two types of hightemperature electrical insulating tape consisting of glass cloth coated on one side with a pressuresensitive adhesive. Pressure sensitive adhesive tapes market 2027 by types. Where it all began our thinnest pressure sensitive adhesive tapes consist of a thin adhesive tape without a carrier or backing. The substrates include paper, poly vinyl chloride, polyester, poly propylene, or cellophane. Pressure sensitive adhesives psa pressure sensitive adhesives psas are a unique category of adhesives which form an instantaneous bond under light pressure at room temperature.
It can be used in the home, office, industry, and institutions for a. A psa pressure sensitive tape is an adhesive tape which forms a bond when pressure is applied to it and holds well. Psas join similar or dissimilar materials without requiring activation by water, solvent, or heat. Pressure sensitive adhesives can be applied to both.
It is used in pressure sensitive tapes, labels, glue dots, note pads, automobile trim, and a. The pressure sensitive tape council is the north american trade association for tape manufacturers and affiliate suppliers, dedicated to helping the industry produce quality pressure sensitive adhesive tape products in the global marketplace. Pressure sensitive mending tissue university products. Associated listings, such as other pressure sensitive materials and. Pressuresensitive adhesive tapes are used in the construction of all types of equipment and are invaluable for holding and positioning conductors, preventing relative movement, identification of parts, exclusion of moisture, etc. Pressure sensitive adhesives franklin adhesives and polymers. Pressuresensitive tape, known also in various countries as psa tape, adhesive tape, selfstick tape, sticky tape, sellotape, or just tape, is an adhesive tape that will stick with application of pressure, without the need for a solvent such as water or heat for activation. A much better choice than common pressure sensitive clear plastic tapes that can yellow. Type i, which is subdivided into two grades grade a and b according to thickness, is. Pressure sensitive adhesive psa, self adhesive, selfstick adhesive is a type of non reactive adhesive which forms a bond when pressure is applied to bond the adhesive with the adherend. Performing book repairs to battered books sealing frames the pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive is a practical alternative to our moisture activated gummed tyvek tapes see recommended items below. Pressuresensitive adhesive psa, selfadhesive, selfstick adhesive is a type of non reactive adhesive which forms a bond when pressure is applied to bond the adhesive with a surface. Pstc affiliate suppliers pressure sensitive tape council.
Psas will adhere to a variety of substrates when applied with pressure. Rubber adhesives used with tape is based on natural or synthetic rubbers and formulated with tackifying resins, oils and antioxidants. Listings include pressure sensitive adhesives, laminates, fiberglass reinforced pressure sensitive tapes and double coated tapes. Psa, self adhesive, selfstick adhesive is a major category of adhesive tapes and is a relatively thin flexible material with single or double sided coating. Pressure sensitive adhesive an overview sciencedirect. Standard test method for peel adhesion of pressure. The influence of time on given silicone pressure sensitive adhesive tapes and their useful properties is a very important factor for the description of the lifetime of potential products based on.
Pressuresensitive adhesives psas are materials which in dry form are aggressively and permanently tacky at room temperature and firmly adhere to a variety of dissimilar surfaces upon mere contact without the need of more than finger or hand pressure. Viscoelastic nature of pressuresensitive adhesives. Tapes using silicone psa have good removability and have good adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces. Enduser industry packaging, automotive, electrical and electronics, aerospace, construction. Pressure sensitive tape, known also in various countries as psa tape, adhesive tape, selfstick tape, sticky tape, sellotape, or just tape, is an adhesive tape that will stick with application of pressure, without the need for a solvent such as water or heat for activation. The standards help to identify adhesive performance properties, including adhesion, tensile strength, shear and elongation. Standard specification for hightemperature glass cloth. D 5750 guide for width and length of pressure sensitive tape. Pressure sensitive adhesive tapes market forecast to 2027 covid19 impact and global analysis by material polyester, ethylene vinyl acetate, polyolefin, polyamide, polycarbonate, fluoropolymers, others. Suppliers and manufacturers together identify challenges and seek solutions all directed to advancing the use of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes.
Handbook of pressure sensitive adhesive technology. Pressure sensitive adhesive tape can be defined as a continuous flexible strip of cloth, paper, metal, plastic or foam coated on one or both sides with a. Pressuresensitive tapes consist of two parts the backing or carrier, made of plastic, cloth, paper, foil and the adhesive. Astm d 17 standard test methods for pressuresensitive. Psas are designed in the shapes of latex, solvent borne resin, rubber solution, or hot melt and are being used for foils and films, tapes, labels, and notepads which can make permanent, removable, or semiremovable adhesive joints for applications of general purpose product assembly by simple. Fundamentals and applications third edition, 2018 pressuresensitive adhesives are used for adhesive tapes and labels. In 20, the world demand for pressuresensitive adhesive tapes was approximately 39. Psa will adhere to a variety of substrates when applied to most clean and dry surfaces with pressure. We are large enough to serve and small enough to care.
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