Introducing our new video series: Tale of the Tape. Each episode, Matt Tempelis, President of Engineered Materials, or Tom Folska, VP of Customer Success, will guide you through the key concepts of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive tapes and other bonding solutions. Tune in for new episodes as we dive in and explore everything PSA tapes have to offer.
Our latest episode, Choosing the Right VHB™ Tape Family, is available here.
What Are PSAs?
In this episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis from Engineered Materials talks through pressure sensitive adhesive tapes.
Types of PSA and their Advantages
Matt Tempelis walks us through different types of PSAs and their advantages for Engineered Materials customers.
Categories of PSA and their Advantages
Matt Tempelis walks us through different categories of PSAs and their advantages for Engineered Materials customers.
Synthetic and Natural Rubber Based PSAs And Their Advantages
Matt Tempelis walks us through rubber based PSAs and their advantages for Engineered Materials customers.
Quick Stick Demo - Strength Buildup of Rubber-Based PSAs
In this week's episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis is back to demonstrate quick-stick/rate of strength buildup of rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesives.
Acrylic PSA Tape Overview
The next episode of Tale of the Tape is here! Matt Tempelis walks through an overview on the uses and benefits of pressure sensitive adhesive acrylic tapes.
Stainless Acrylic Demo
In this episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis walks you through a demonstration testing the bond strength of stainless acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive tape.
PE Acrylic Demo
As a follow up from the previous episode, Matt Tempelis does a similar demonstration, but this time using polyethylene instead of stainless.
Silicone PSA Tape Characteristics
In this week's episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis breaks down the unique characteristics of Silicone PSA tapes.
Silicone PSA Tape Demo
In this week's episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis gives a demonstration of PSA Silicone tapes.
Considerations Choosing Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
In this episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis walks you through what to consider while selecting pressure sensitive adhesives.
Considerations When Choosing the Right Foam
The next episode of Tale of the Tape is here! Matt Tempelis walks through several things to consider when choosing the right foam for your needs.
Differences Between Open and Closed Cell Foam
In this episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis walks us through the key differences between open and closed cell foams.
Resilience of Open and Closed Cell Foams Demo
In this week's episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis walks us through a demo on the resilience of open and closed cell foams.
The Importance of Compression Deflection and Compression Set
The next episode of Tale of the Tape is here! Matt Tempelis walks us through the importance of compression deflection and compression set.
Common Open Cell Foams and Their Advantages
In this week's episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis walks us through a few common open cell foams and their advantages.
Common Closed Cell Foam Polyfoams and Their Advantages - Part 1
The next episode of Tale of the Tape is here! Matt Tempelis walks us through a few common types of closed cell polyfoams and their advantages.
Common Closed Cell Foam Polyfoams and Their Advantages - Part 2
In part two of this mini series on closed cell polyfoams, Matt covers crosslinked Polyethylene Foams, EVA and EVA blended foams, and PVC foams.
AHR 2024 Announcement
Join us in Chicago at the AHR Expo from January 22-24. Stop by booth #S9183 to learn more about what we do.
Common Elastomeric Closed Cell Foam Types
In part one of this mini series on common elastomeric closed cell foam types, Matt Tempelis walks us through neoprene foams, EPDM foams, and blended foams.
Closed Cell Elastomeric Foams for Oil and Fuel Exposure
On this episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis walks through closed cell elastomeric foams for oil and fuel exposure.
Leveraging ASTM D1056 to Specify Foam Materials
On this episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis breaks down the ASTM D1056 letter/numbering system from The American Society.
Design-2-Part Schaumberg Invitation
Join Matt Tempelis and the Engineered Materials team in the greater Chicagoland area for the Design-2-Part Schaumberg Trade Show.
Replacing Mechanical Fasteners and Welding with Tape
On this episode of Tale of the Tape, Matt Tempelis discusses the importance of replacing adhesives, mechanical fasteners, rivets, and welds with tape most notably 3M’s VHB Foam tape.
VHB™ Benefits and Applications
Join Matt Tempelis to discover the unique benefits and applications of VHB™ tape and how they are used in our daily lives.
Choosing the Right VHB™ Tape Family
Join Matt Tempelis as he discusses the different VHB™ tape families and what their specialties and uses are!