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Lee K. House

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Content Marketing Manager at Strouse. Lee is a lifelong reader with a penchant for breaking down scientific and engineering concepts for those who don't spend all day clicking between fancy-looking graphs and a blank word document.

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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 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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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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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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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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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. HouseDec 20, 20233 min read

Industrial Adhesive— Tape or Glue?

So, you want to bond a couple of objects for an industrial solution. What’s the best way ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 15, 20233 min read

What Do I Need to Include in My Purchase Order?

You’ve deliberated on the project quote and decided that it’s acceptable. What are the ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 14, 20235 min read

Best Foam Gasket Materials for Medical Applications

When it comes to medical applications, who doesn’t want components made from clean, safe, ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 7, 20234 min read

Electrode Pads — Tips for Manufacturing and Design

Imagine if a doctor attempted to stick an electrode pad on you, only for it to sadly ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 6, 20234 min read

3 Major Gasket Seal Design Tips

Are you tossing and turning while you dream about gaskets?
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Lee K. HouseDec 5, 20233 min read

How Contract Manufacturing Services Expand Your Production

Would you benefit from outsourcing product components?
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Lee K. HouseDec 5, 20234 min read

Custom Die Cut Printing: Cost Factors

You’re sorting out your part production details when the dreaded question arises: “How ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 1, 20233 min read

3 Benefits of Using Polycarbonate Film

You’ve been tearing through webpages and product descriptions in a frantic info search ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 17, 20233 min read

Hot Melt vs. Heat Activated Adhesive

It’s rare, but once in a blue moon, I’ll land on a question that makes an engineer go: ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 13, 20234 min read

Choosing the Best Medical Converting Company

What’s worse than a single faulty component? Probably an entire shipment of them.
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Lee K. HouseNov 9, 20233 min read

What is Polypropylene Tape and How is it Used?

You’re rubbing your aching eyes after a dull dive into material research when you see it— ...
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Lee K. HouseOct 25, 20232 min read

Electroplating Masking Tape: Uses and Examples

You’ve been pondering this metal coating design for days, but now it's time to plan your ...
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Lee K. HouseOct 20, 20234 min read

Hot Melt vs. Acrylic Tape: Which Should I Choose?

Maybe you’re looking for a high-durability sealing tape.
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Lee K. HouseOct 5, 20233 min read

Guide to Heat and Chemical Resistant Labels

From the label on your clothes dryer to the ones under the hood of your car, heat and ...
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Lee K. HouseSep 22, 20234 min read

Adhesive Foil: Different Types and Uses

When searching for an adhesive foil to use inside your product, you’re probably expecting ...
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Lee K. HouseSep 15, 20233 min read

Should I Use Die Cutting for My Project?

If you’ve been scouring the internet for potential manufacturing solutions, you may have ...
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Lee K. HouseAug 29, 20234 min read

Sample Express — Who it’s For and How it Works

“Hey, we think this tape might work.”
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Lee K. HouseAug 25, 20234 min read

4 Advantages of Choosing Acrylic Foam Tape

You’ve spent days pondering your latest project, but are still in between materials.
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