# Strouse: Flexible Material & Tape Converter

> Strouse is an FDA-registered, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified 3M converter specializing in flexible material and tape conversion. They provide custom solutions and manufacturing guidance to help clients launch products efficiently.

With over 38 years in adhesive solutions, Strouse offers expertise in high-volume die cutting and slitting. They solve complex product development challenges, guiding clients from design through production with an education-focused quoting process. Services include problem definition, manufacturable design, material selection, prototyping, production system building, quality definition, scalable converting engineering, and bridging design to full-scale production.

## Converting Capabilities

- [Die Cutting](https://www.strouse.com/capabilities/die-cutting): High-speed, extreme precision for intricate shapes (Flat Bed, Laser, Rotary, Tool-Free Digital).
- [Slitting](https://www.strouse.com/capabilities/slitting-services): Custom widths/lengths for jumbo rolls of adhesive, tape, foam, foil, film, liner, polyimide.
- [Laminating Multiple Materials](https://www.strouse.com/capabilities/laminate-materials): Merges foams, films, liners to create unique stack-ups.
- [Flexo & Digital Printing](https://www.strouse.com/capabilities/flexo-printing): For ID, tamper-proof labels, instructions, custom printed/die-cut tape.
- [Clean Room Die Cutting](https://www.strouse.com/capabilities/clean-room-die-cutting): Class 10,000 (ISO 7), humidity-controlled environment for Flat Bed and Rotary.
- [Automated Assembly](https://www.strouse.com/capabilities/automated-assembly): Highly accurate, repeatable adhesive component placement.
- [Medical Device Attachment](https://www.strouse.com/solutions/medical-device-attachment): Designs temporary/permanent medical die-cut adhesives for wound care, thermal management, EMI/RFI shielding, wearables, optical solutions, touchscreen bonding, component attachment, and stick-to-skin. Adheres to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and Clean Room standards.
- [Joining, Mounting, and Bonding](https://www.strouse.com/solutions/joining-mounting-bonding-adhesive): Adhesive solutions for securely joining/mounting components on various substrates, streamlining assembly (e.g., 3M VHB). Offers temporary/permanent options with adhesive film, tape, glue, epoxy.
- [Thermal Management](https://www.strouse.com/solutions/thermal-management): Dissipates heat in electronics to enhance performance and reliability. Includes thermally conductive adhesive tapes, interface pads, epoxies, and greases for efficient heat transfer.

## Industries Served

Strouse provides specialized adhesive solutions across diverse industries:

### [Aerospace](https://www.strouse.com/industries#aerospace)
Solutions for quieter, lighter, damage-resistant equipment. Die-cut adhesives and durable films for chemical stripping protection, noise/vibration reduction, moisture barriers, heat shields, surface protection, and fire-retardant sealants. Clients: NASA, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin.

### [Automotive](https://www.strouse.com/industries#automotive)
Custom-slit automotive adhesives for assembly line efficiency. Precise cuts, unique shapes, easy-to-assemble components (tabs, extended liners). ISO 9001:2008. Solutions: gaskets, EV solutions, paint masking, bonding, part mounting, buzz/squeak/rattle protection, surface protection. Clients: Ford, Tesla, Chrysler, Honda.

### [Electronics](https://www.strouse.com/industries#electronics)
Addresses smaller, more efficient components. 3M Preferred Converter, offering advanced 3M electronics materials: optically clear adhesives (touchscreens), thin thermal bonding, EMI shielding/RF absorbing. Solutions: thermal management, bonding, EMI shielding, conductive adhesives, screen protection, heat sink attachment, insulation, high-temperature labels.

### [Medical](https://www.strouse.com/industries/medical-die-cutting)
Focus on performance, compliance, cost, and timelines for medical devices. Converts solutions to hold components, cover devices, move fluids, stick to skin, and deliver active ingredients. 3M Preferred Converter of 3M Medical Materials and Technologies.

## Resources

- [The Buyer's Guide to Die Cut Parts](https://www.strouse.com/resources/die-cut-buyers-guide): Guide to material converting, pricing, and avoiding mistakes.

## Manufacturing & Converting Insights Blog

- [Which 3M VHB Should You Use? 3M VHB Tape Selection Guide](https://www.strouse.com/): Article on 3M VHB tape selection.
- [The 7 Best Stick to Skin Tapes](https://www.strouse.com/): Article on top stick-to-skin tapes.
- [What are the Types of Heat Resistant Tape?](https://www.strouse.com/): Article exploring heat-resistant tape types.