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Scott ChambersMar 18, 20243 min read

4 Big Benefits of Bonding Tape

Working on a project design is challenging, and between strict deadlines, tight budgets, ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 13, 20242 min read

What Does the RMA Process Look Like At Strouse?

So, you’ve discovered an issue with your order: what’s the best way to fix it?
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Scott ChambersMar 12, 20248 min read

The 7 Different Types of Adhesive Bonding Materials

Joining two surfaces together doesn’t sound complicated. Yet, depending on the substrates ...
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Sue ChambersMar 12, 20244 min read

Elongation : What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Have you ever seen “elongation” listed on a material data sheet?
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Lee K. HouseMar 8, 20244 min read

What Quality Control Inspections Do Converters Perform?

How does your adhesive converter prevent faulty parts from reaching you?
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Lee K. HouseMar 6, 20247 min read

The 7 Best Stick to Skin Tapes

You’ve reached the product development phase where you’re looking for material: ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 4, 20246 min read

Printing In Die Cutting Services: How Does it Work?

You’re sitting there, head in your hands, trying not to panic about a new printing ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 29, 20246 min read

Factors That Impact The Cost of Your Flexible Materials

You can only stare at material pricing pages before suppressing the urge to flip your ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 28, 20243 min read

3 Ways to Grow Your Supplier Relationship With Strouse

“If you wanna be my supplier, you gotta get with my precision converting process.” — Not ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 26, 20244 min read

How Long is My Adhesive Shelf Life?

Does your tape have an expiration date?
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Lee K. HouseFeb 23, 20244 min read

Skin Adhesive Silicone vs. Skin Adhesive Acrylic

Have you ever experienced the pain of peeling off a band-aid that did NOT want to ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 21, 20243 min read

Parts on a Roll or Sheeted Die Cut Parts: Which is Better?

You’ve ordered some die cut parts; now it’s time to throw them in a box and send them ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 20, 20244 min read

Types of Custom Masking Tape

If you’re looking for custom masking tape, which type of material should you choose?
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Lee K. HouseFeb 15, 20244 min read

Looking for a Roll Slitting Machine? Here’s What You Need to Know

When asking for a roll of masking tape, most people aren’t looking for one that’s 48 ...
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Sue ChambersFeb 15, 20245 min read

3M Preferred Converter Advantages

How can you determine whether a converter is reputable?
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Lee K. HouseFeb 14, 20245 min read

What Types of Packaging Can Converters Do?

How would you feel if a bakery served you a cake in a burlap sack?
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Sue ChambersFeb 5, 202411 min read

The Importance of EMI Shielding

Although you’re long past the days of giving the TV a couple of good smacks to make the ...
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Scott ChambersFeb 2, 20244 min read

Kiss Cutting

Sheeted stickers. Adhesive wall mounting strips. The split tabs on the backs of ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 2, 20244 min read

Die Cut Machines vs. Hiring a Converter: Which is Better?

The eternal manufacturing question: should I do this myself or hire a pro to do it for me?
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Sue ChambersFeb 1, 20246 min read

4 Key Materials When Building Microfluidic Devices

What are the safest materials for constructing tiny devices to transport and protect ...
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Scott ChambersJan 26, 20244 min read

Adhesive Transfer Tape in Gasket Applications

After a long day of tirelessly looking at gasket solutions, you’ve finally stumbled upon ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 24, 20245 min read

Thermal Conductive Pads: A Complete Guide

Despite the furious whirring of my laptop whenever I boot up a videogame with too-high ...
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Scott ChambersJan 23, 20245 min read

Adhesive Tape vs. Liquid Adhesives: A Quick Comparison Checklist

Do you know which type of adhesive to use in your project?
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Lee K. HouseJan 18, 20242 min read

Butyl Gaskets: Advantages and Disadvantages

Hunting down the perfect gasket material might not be the most fun way to spend a sunny ...
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Scott ChambersJan 18, 20245 min read

Top 3 Tips for Using Dual Lock Tape

So, you’ve started considering dual lock tape for your project— what are the next steps?
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Lee K. HouseJan 10, 20242 min read

What is an SBR Gasket, and How is it Used?

“Have you tried using one of those red rubber gaskets?”
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Lee K. HouseJan 9, 20244 min read

The Pros and Cons of Laser Cut Gaskets

Is laser die cutting the best way to build a gasket?
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