Insights & Solutions in Adhesive Tapes, Soundproofing and Sealants
- 13 July 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Article
Mechanical vibrations are interpreted in the engineering domain as a type of energy transmission. Force travels through a solid object and causes mechanical losses, a forfeiture of energy that’s experienced as high and low frequency vibrations. Foam polymers are the natural adversary of these discordant oscillations. The fitting of custom-cut sections of synthetic foam rubber…
- 23 June 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Article, EPDM Closure tapes - Single Sided Adhesive
Technically known by the acronym EPDM, ethylene propylene dieme is a synthetic rubber, a pliable elastomer that’s equipped with a long list of features and functions. The material is particularly adept at defeating environmental extremes, a fact that categorizes the rubber as an ideal weather sealant. At this point it would be tempting to assign…
- 12 June 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Article, Roof Seal
Water loss from leakage is as much a concern as the area or item damaged or deteriorating because of leaks and moisture build up. A small leak in a water tank, for example, can create big water losses and high bills, and reduce the available water capacity in the tank. There is a variety of…
- 12 May 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Alumibond, Article
Aluminum backing bonds or tape (aka AlumiBond) is generally halogen-free and friendly to the welder. It may be used for high temperature applications and avoids purging. Aluminum tape may be used on a variety of surface materials for different applications such as air conditioning, ducting, sealing, and insulating. AlumiBond will remain flexible to temperatures as…
- 29 April 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Article
It seems as time goes by, the world gets noisier. Everyone is continually subjected to both low and high frequency noises. These noises not only affect our well-being but they can also have an impact on our health. When commuting to work or running errands, we are exposed to many noises such as aircraft, traffic,…
- 15 April 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Article
Undeniably, we live in a very noisy world. From daily outdoor noises like the neighbor’s chainsaw or mower to aircraft and traffic sounds that upsets our comfort zones. We even have to contend with loud noises in the work environments such as constant phones ringing, loud ventilating systems and buzzing fans. Today, most people are…
- 22 March 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Article
One of the most annoying household problems that assail homeowners are unexpected or sudden leaks that ‘somehow’ just manage to spring out of nowhere! Leaks like these can cost hundreds of dollars and ruin household furnishings. The hassles of even the most minor of repairs caused by small leaks can give any family a headache….
- 13 March 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Article
Today’s world is tremendously noisy. Everyone is recurrently exposed to various kinds of high and low frequency noises that affect both our health and way of life. Common outdoor noises include traffic, aircraft, neighborhood commotion and industrial noise pollution like mills and factories, equipment and machinery. Both our home and work environments are affected by…
- 25 February 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Article
One of the greatest benefits of acoustical sealants is the massive reduction of sound transmission. It was developed for acoustical sealing around cut-outs, joints and edges, drywall partitions, curtain walls and corridors. Acoustical sealants are also paintable and can bond to wood, glass, concrete, metal, gypsum and plastic. What is more, acoustical sealants are very…
- 9 February 2015
- Posted by: Kim M
- Category: Article
Today we live in a world that is extremely noisy. We are constantly exposed to numerous kinds of low to high frequency noises that are not beneficial to our livelihood or our health. There is outdoor noise pollution such as barking dogs, trains, traffic, aircraft and neighborhood racket than can disturb the peace and quiet…