Insights & Solutions in Adhesive Tapes, Soundproofing and Sealants

An enduring bond forms between two surfaces after they’ve been cleaned and prepped. Now, a technician can use his own cleaning kit to optimize those surfaces. Great, the prep work optimizes the surfaces so that they provide bonding grip. But this is still a half-measure. To really maximize the prep work, the job requires a…

Worried storage tank owners start rubbing their temples when they see cracks spreading. It’s following a seam or turning in direction to follow the path of least resistance. The tank is going to leak, so an expensive replacement unit is probably on the cards. Well, there’s another choice. Instead of that costly replacement, EternaBondAlumiBond tape…

At first, the only ruling principle in mirror mounting is a need for double-sided tape. One side adheres to a flat surface, then the opposing tape face adheres to the back of a mirror. It’s a simple though effective principle. Be that as it may, there are other factors to assess when addressing a mirror…

All adhesive tapes function better when they cover more surface area. Pressed against a broken up surface, discontinuities cause an area deficit, which prevents the tape from making contact. The more rigid the tacky backing, the worse this effect becomes. On coarse surfaces, the issue eases off, but it’s still deemed a bond diminishing influence….

Industrial adhesives are always applied according to a series of stringently controlled utilization steps. After all, there are heavy loads and fast-moving parts in play, and they’ll be throwing out copious quantities of energy after they’re chemically joined. To maximize such liquid-bonded joints, a baseline must be established, one that assures an absolutely clean start….

As the label implies, Eternabond Webseal utilizes a mesh-like composition. More accurately, the woven backing is enveloped in a microfine bonding agent. It’s this specially formulated microsealant, plus the underlying web-like backing that gives the material its bonding edge. Imagine an awkwardly placed seam or a protruding screw. How would a standard piece of stronger-than-average…

Green Glue whisper clips are considered lifesavers by some sleep-deprived apartment owners. That’s because those thin-walled residences aren’t very good noise isolators. Think of a neighbours argument passing freely through a paper-thin wall, then their stereo starts up after the quarrel is over. You start to feel like you’re living in a claustrophobic pigeonhole. Not…

Armed with a little common sense, adhesive and sealant removal work doesn’t have to be a struggle. Nobody wants to leave a tacky trail or unattractive finish, after all. And what if a joint still needs bonding? In this case, the old sealant must be absolutely eliminated. Either way, there must be guidelines somewhere that…

EPDM foam rubbers are found in applications that demand variable compressibility features. A control panel, constantly opened for maintenance checks, is closed after each inspection. EPDM Closure Tapes perform robustly under such conditions. An automotive systems enclosure, water heater instrument panel, glass or wood-sealed apertures, they all benefit from the bounce-back capabilities of this specialized…

Contemporary foam sealants are loaded with feature-rich attributes. They seal quickly, with a cell type that prevents fluid ingress. Temperature control and vibration management strategies are readily formed when the foam material is intelligently sourced and expertly installed. Think about it, these adhesives and binding materials bond efficiently, so what else is there to think…