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Lee K. HouseAug 9, 20234 min read

3 Most Common Adhesive Liner Issues (with Solutions)

How often do you pay attention to the part of the sticker you peel off?
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Sue ChambersAug 9, 20236 min read

What is Rotary Die Cutting? Problems it Solves and Uses

The US craft industry is worth over $44 billion USD.
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Lee K. HouseAug 8, 20234 min read

Types of High-Temperature Gasket Materials

Like Michelangelo sketching on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, you’ve got your perfect ...
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Lee K. HouseAug 2, 20232 min read

How Are Graphite Gaskets Used and Where Can I Find Them?

You’re gradually sifting through a mountain of gasketing material resources when you ...
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Sue ChambersAug 1, 20234 min read

The Advantages of Using Double-Sided Medical Tape

Attaching one substrate to another.
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Sue ChambersAug 1, 20234 min read

5 Advantages of Proper EMI and RFI Shielding Techniques

With so many people relying on the apps on their phones, glitches can feel like the end ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 26, 20236 min read

The 6 Best Flexible Material Suppliers for Manufacturers

Have you ever opened an online order only to realize something’s off about it?
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Scott ChambersJul 26, 20235 min read

What is Hydrogel, and How is it Used?

Would you ever put jelly on an open wound? What if I told you that jelly, or more ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 24, 20234 min read

Automotive Adhesives: 8 Types and How They’re Used

Do you know how tape was used in the construction of your vehicle?
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Lee K. HouseJul 20, 20234 min read

What Do Product Updates Look Like with Strouse?

You’re reviewing your updated design files when a vital question arises: will this ...
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Scott ChambersJul 17, 20233 min read

These Are Your Application Temperatures For 3M VHB Tape

You’re reviewing your order for a massive quantity of VHB tape when the thought hits you: ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 14, 20235 min read

Why is My Adhesive Failing?

You might ask yourself, “How can I improve my adhesive strength?”
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Lee K. HouseJul 13, 20233 min read

Open Cell vs Closed Cell Foam: Which Suits My Design?

Right when you’ve decided you need foam, a nagging search engine suggestion catches your ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 12, 20233 min read

PTFE vs Teflon Gaskets: Is There a Difference?

You’re choking back tears of frustration as you click through the articles on different ...
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Scott ChambersJul 12, 20234 min read

Adhesive Transfer Tape: Advantages and Disadvantages

You’re steadily making your way through your list of material options when you recall ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 11, 20234 min read

The Best EV Battery Insulation and Shock Absorption Materials and Designs

After months of delicately crafting EV modules, would you haphazardly slap the battery ...
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Lee K. HouseJul 6, 20233 min read

Transparent Film Dressings: How They're Made and Where to Find Them

What is the best way to monitor a wound?
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Sue ChambersJun 30, 20239 min read

The Basics of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape

Have you ever wondered how tape works?
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Scott ChambersJun 30, 20237 min read

Polyimide Tape and Kapton Tape: What You Need to Know

What type of film would you use on a satellite?
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Scott ChambersJun 29, 20239 min read

3M VHB Tape Application Guide: A Superior Bonding Solution

You’re staring at the pristine roll of VHB tape clutched in your hand, wondering what the ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 26, 20236 min read

Microneedle Patches: Definition, Function, and How They’re Manufactured

Can vaccines and other drug solutions be delivered without an intramuscular injection?
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Scott ChambersJun 26, 20235 min read

Double Sided Tape 101: Thin Bonding Series

Have you ever mounted something on the wall only to think, “Oh man, I hope this doesn’t ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 20, 20235 min read

What Impact Does Material Order Quantity Have on My Production?

Have you ever gone to the store for baking supplies, but when you try and buy one stick ...
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Scott ChambersJun 19, 202313 min read

Which 3M VHB Should You Use? 3M VHB Tape Selection Guide

How do you join two objects that can survive water damage, solvents, temperature ...
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Scott ChambersJun 16, 202316 min read

Types of Poron Foam and the Pros and Cons of Each

Polyurethanes are the largest class of polymers worldwide, with a global market of $79 ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 14, 20233 min read

What are the Best Materials to Seal EV Batteries?

In the United States, there was over $128 billion in announced investments in EV battery ...
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Scott ChambersJun 9, 20239 min read

What Is a Gasket? Everything You Need to Know

When was the last time you saw a gasket?
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