Have you noticed die cut foam tape in your daily life?
Whether or not it’s made an enormous impression, die cut foam tape is all around us.
Continue reading to learn all about the industries that use die cut foam tape, and perhaps the next time you visit the doctor or step inside your car, you’ll be able to spot it easily.
Medical
As hospitals express their growing interest in advanced monitoring technology, the die cut market continues to expand.
There are many reasons why die cut foam tape is ideal for medical applications.
For starters, die cut foam tape can create an airtight seal to keep out pollutants and maintain a wound's temperature/humidity balance. This airtight seal has many applications in skin adhesives and is used in between rooms or to seal equipment.
Die cut foam is flexible and rests comfortably against human skin. People aren’t flat surfaces, so using materials that bend easily is essential.
Foam tapes also bond together medical devices and secure dressings to the skin. The foam provides cushioning to protect wounds, effectively forming a soft barrier between the skin and the outside.
WEARABLES
Wearable devices, AKA “wearables,” are often used for monitoring patient vital signs.
Die cut foam tape’s stick-to-skin advantage is a valuable tool when applying wearables.
Due to reusability campaigns, most wearables have a limited or extended lifespan, but durability has become more prevalent in recent years.
Even the most minor debris can promote mold growth or harm a sensitive skin area.
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Electronics
When it comes to the electronics industry, die cut foam tape bonds together circuit board assemblies and touchscreens.
Typically, the tape used in these applications is thin foam tape that can fit into the device while cushioning its insides.
The impact or shatter resistance within these devices is higher when using thin foam tape, and these devices have a more substantial chance of holding up against heat or water.
In addition, die cut foam can create a robust seal to keep out dirt and other particles.
Automotive
Whether it’s commercial vehicles, truck bodies, or public service vehicles, a portion of the automotive industry has adapted to using acrylic foam tapes instead of bolts and screws.
Besides attachment purposes, die cut foam tape has multiple advantages over bolts and screws.
Firstly, it can function as a standard adhesive while providing noise/vibration reduction. Secondly, die cut tape is a less obvious, more aesthetically pleasing interior alternative to adding trim through other means. Lastly, acrylic foam tapes without primer are a low health risk to employees and can mitigate costs in that area.
While automotive die cut adhesives are often used for surface detailing, die cut foam tape is also frequently used under the hood.
Many of the specialized foams used in converting, like polyurethane (PE), can resist heat and pressure. This trait lends itself to sitting in proximity to a car’s engine.
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Aerospace
Die cut foam tape reduces the number of bolds and screws on the exterior of planes or helicopters.
However, foam tape has a unique advantage in aerospace applications: lessening the drag caused by larger surface fasteners.
Aerospace manufacturers also use PE foam tapes to cushion critical electronic components.
Energy & Electrical
Fragile technology, such as solar panels and inverters, requires careful set-up to function as needed.
Nowadays, companies produce foam tapes designed for the solar panel industry. 3M have an entire section dedicated to solar energy foam tapes on their website!
Acrylic foam tape has flexibility and UV resistance, making it ideal for building or patching up solar panel banks or inverters.
Solar panels are made up of a network of thin wires connecting to the terminal so that they can carry the converted electricity. These panels are also exposed to the natural elements and can benefit from additional internal connective pieces.
These delicate parts use thin components such as die cut foam tape to hold everything in place.
If you’re searching to get foam tape die cuts made with advanced converting technology, look no further: Strouse will help you discover a solution to any scaling or design issues you may have suffered in the past.
Please request a quote today or contact us if you have any questions about our die cutting capabilities.
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