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Scott Chambers

Scott Chambers

As the VP of Marketing for Strouse, Scott oversees the content creation team and drives demand to the sales team. Scott graduated from Coastal Carolina with a degree in Business Management. He then attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, earned his JD, and passed the bar in 2016. In addition to marketing and business development, Scott serves as Strouse's In House Counsel. Scott is currently earning an MBA from Indiana University.

Recent posts by Scott Chambers

3 min read

Heavy-Duty Double Sided Tape: Considerations and Best Uses

By Scott Chambers on Jun 2, 2023 3:23:30 PM

How essential are high-quality adhesives?

Topics: Adhesives Generally
5 min read

5 Common Problems With Transdermal Patch Delivery and Adhesion

By Scott Chambers on May 31, 2023 4:14:20 PM

“Rip the bandage off quickly and get it over with!”

Topics: Medical
9 min read

Foam Tape Guide: Uses, Benefits, and Examples

By Scott Chambers on May 11, 2023 3:35:00 PM

What do you think is the most durable tape?

Topics: Adhesives Generally 3M VHB Tape Foam Gaskets
7 min read

The 5 Different Types of Adhesive Bonding Materials

By Scott Chambers on Mar 22, 2023 4:11:57 PM

Joining two surfaces together doesn’t sound complicated. Yet, depending on the substrates and the performance demanded of an adhesive bond, choosing the wrong adhesive could create a huge mess.

Topics: Adhesives Generally
7 min read

What is Protective Film and What Are its Benefits to my Industry?

By Scott Chambers on Mar 10, 2023 2:31:48 PM

You’ve just purchased your brand new car, and you’re excited to drive off the lot when you notice a huge scratch arcing down the side. The big mistake? A lack of protective film. 

Topics: Adhesives Generally
6 min read

10 Questions Converters Should Ask YOU About Custom Die Cut Adhesive

By Scott Chambers on Feb 14, 2023 7:57:43 AM

The beginning of a custom die cut converting project usually goes something like this:

Topics: Converting
5 min read

6 Incredible Ways to Use Hydrogel

By Scott Chambers on Dec 8, 2022 4:17:57 PM

Before diving into this exceptional substance's many uses, let’s start with the basics: “What is hydrogel?” 

Topics: Medical Medical Adhesive Tape
10 min read

Overview of Wound Dressings

By Scott Chambers on Oct 21, 2022 9:54:18 AM

The injury healing process can be long and painful whether wounds are open or closed, shallow or deep. 

Topics: Converting Medical Medical Adhesive Tape
10 min read

Medical Adhesive Tape: Types and Best Practices for Wound Care

By Scott Chambers on Sep 13, 2022 3:37:02 PM

When you think of healthcare supplies, which comes to mind first: A stethoscope to hear a heartbeat? A syringe to give a needed shot? Perhaps even the "Ahhhhhh, open wide" tongue depressor!

Topics: Medical Medical Adhesive Tape
5 min read

So, You're Looking To Use Electrically Conductive Transfer Tape

By Scott Chambers on Sep 9, 2022 7:26:52 AM

Electrically conductive transfer tape has been used for years to avoid causing messes with thermal glue.

5 min read

An Overview of 3M's F9473pc VHB Adhesive Transfer Tape

By Scott Chambers on Aug 18, 2022 1:04:48 PM

Regardless of the type of material, it should always fit the needs of the project you’re embarking upon.

5 min read

These Are Your Application Temperatures For 3M VHB Tape

By Scott Chambers on Aug 17, 2022 2:49:39 PM

When purchasing tape in the past, you may have noticed the term “application temperature” in its description.

Topics: 3M VHB Tape
6 min read

6 Surprising Applications of Custom Die Cut Adhesives

By Scott Chambers on Aug 17, 2022 11:54:28 AM

OK, here’s the tagline: Die cut adhesives are incredibly versatile and can solve business challenges in various industries.

Topics: Adhesives Generally Converting
8 min read

Let's Learn About Laser Die Cutting

By Scott Chambers on Aug 11, 2022 3:59:46 PM

Humans want access to the most advanced technology.

10 min read

Here's Why EPDM Gaskets Might be The Right Fit For You

By Scott Chambers on Aug 9, 2022 2:46:35 PM

EPDM rubber is known for its UV light resistance, but there are other reasons EPDM gaskets are used in the construction and automotive industries, right?

24 min read

Types of Poron Foam and the Pros and Cons of Each

By Scott Chambers on Aug 8, 2022 7:27:27 AM

Polyurethanes are the largest class of polymers worldwide, with a global market of $79 Billion. As a class, it’s rapidly expanding.

Breakthroughs in materials science continue to add opportunities for innovation in materials science and global industries, and taking advantage of those opportunities yields a big reward.

Just ask the electric vehicle industry. Top EV companies 
increasingly use polymer foam as a thermal interface. This keeps powerful Li-ION batteries safe and prevents them from overheating in electric vehicles.

PORON foam is one such groundbreaking material.

Topics: Converting Foam Gaskets
9 min read

How Die Cut Adhesive Tape Can Improve Production

By Scott Chambers on Aug 4, 2022 7:13:14 AM

With most of the world connected online, innovation might seem like a labyrinth of endless ideas.

10 min read

Neoprene Gasket Chemical Resistance: Read This Before You Choose a Material

By Scott Chambers on Aug 1, 2022 4:14:42 PM

Nature gave us one of the best gasket materials possible — rubber. Natural rubber can stretch and has the same elasticity in all directions, something wholly unique to the material. 

Topics: Gaskets
5 min read

Here's the Latest Rundown on Precision Die Cutting

By Scott Chambers on Jul 29, 2022 4:13:21 PM

Precision die cutting has existed for over a hundred years, yet the technology is still developing, and the industry continues to grow.

Topics: Rotary Die Cutting
7 min read

The Difference Between a Gasket and a Seal

By Scott Chambers on Jul 19, 2022 4:00:05 PM

In 2021, the global gaskets and seals market reached a US $60.2 billion value.

Topics: Foam Gaskets Gaskets
4 min read

Die Cut vs. Kiss Cut: Are They the Same?

By Scott Chambers on Jul 19, 2022 8:59:49 AM

People are often confused about die cuts and kiss cuts. As it turns out, asking about the difference between these two is equivalent to asking the difference between a square and a rectangle.

Topics: Rotary Die Cutting
5 min read

Kiss Cutting

By Scott Chambers on Jul 12, 2022 4:03:55 PM

Kiss cutting allows us to engineer more complexity and functionality into customer solutions while keeping costs low, especially with pressure-sensitive materials.

Topics: Converting
5 min read

When Closed-Cell Foam Is The Best Option For Your Gasket

By Scott Chambers on Jul 12, 2022 7:57:29 AM

There are so many options to choose from when looking for the right gasket; how do you know where to begin?

Topics: Foam Gaskets
8 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Die Cut Adhesives

By Scott Chambers on Jun 28, 2022 2:56:35 PM

You may have heard the term in manufacturing before, but let’s define it: What is die cutting?

You’ve got a part that needs to be bonded, masked, protected, etc., so you must add adhesive, films, foams, or soft metals to your assembly. The raw material must be cut into a particular shape to generate a finished product. However, nobody has the time to sit around and fiddle with a pair of scissors. So, what’s the solution?

Topics: Rotary Die Cutting
9 min read

Silicone Gaskets: A Comprehensive Overview

By Scott Chambers on Feb 24, 2022 3:45:28 PM

The gasket industry is a large and thriving industry. In the United States, the gasket industry generates annual revenue of about $8 billion

In recent years, the gasket industry has been shifting how it approaches the manufacture of gaskets. The gasket industry often used asbestos to manufacture gaskets in the past. Because of its abundance and unique texture, gasket material would often contain up to 80% white asbestos

4 min read

6 Factors that Impact Transdermal Patch Delivery Systems

By Scott Chambers on Jan 27, 2022 8:00:00 AM

Transdermal patches are a modern medical marvel. They provide a convenient way to deliver medicine to people consistently and efficiently with little disruption to their routines, and in a small package to boot! Depending on the patch, a person might be able to stick it on to start the week and leave it there for several days, which is far more convenient than starting the morning by popping a few pills.

Still, a lot goes into making sure the drug contained within the patch gets administered to the patient as prescribed. If the patch isn’t designed and constructed to medicate the patient properly via the skin, it’s a bust — if not dangerous. Let’s look at 6 factors that impact transdermal patch delivery systems.

Topics: Medical
4 min read

Vital Aspects of Manufacturing Wound Dressing Tape

By Scott Chambers on Jan 19, 2022 7:45:00 AM

Remember skinning your knee when you were a kid? As inexplicable as it was that you didn’t pull off that amazing move on your bicycle that you’d been practicing all day, it was nice to have something available to help you heal. If a standard bandage wasn’t up to the task, you may have relied on some gauze and wound dressing tape to do the trick.

In addition to being found in homes, medical professionals also count on it for much more severe concerns in doctors’ offices and hospitals worldwide. With wound dressings, you have the adhesive, backing, and gauze (if needed) that must all work together to protect and assist with the healing of injuries, surgical incisions, and more.

Topics: Medical