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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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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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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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Scott ChambersJan 9, 20245 min read

6 Factors that Impact Transdermal Patch Delivery Systems

What does a transdermal patch need to succeed?
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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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Sue ChambersDec 11, 20235 min read

Top 5 Benefits of Using Heat-Resistant Gasket Material

“High temperature” in the industrial world is on another level than what you’ll see ...
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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 29, 20233 min read

Nitrile Gasket (Buna N) Benefits and Uses

After a minute or two of trying to psychically conjure an image of the best gasket ...
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Scott ChambersNov 29, 20238 min read

10 Questions Converters Should Ask YOU About Custom Die Cut Adhesive

The beginning of a custom die cut converting project usually goes something like this:
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Scott ChambersNov 28, 20234 min read

5 Benefits of Adhesive Patches and Transdermal Absorption

What are the advantages of using a transdermal patch?
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