Finding the Best Tape for a New Project

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A successful project depends on accurate input

A successful project depends on accurate input. Read these guidelines so you can present the best information to your potential suppliers.

1) What is the application?

Describing the application may answer some of the later questions. The supplier may well have experience of other similar applications, and this means you can avoid problems that have been seen before. Or it may be a completely new challenge!   Consider whether the adhesive needs to be permanent, removable or is for temporary positioning.

2) What are the two materials being bonded?

Please try to answer:  "what sort of plastic?", "what sort of rubber?", "what sort of paint?" Get as much detail as possible, it really does help. If you only know the product by a trade name, try to get hold of a data sheet, if not your supplier will be able to look this up.

This information will tell your supplier most of the following:

  • Whether the two materials are rigid, semi-rigid or flexible (this will determine whether you should use a foam tape of a thin tape)
  • Whether the surfaces of the materials are likely to be smooth or rough (this will determine the adhesive coatweight and tack required)
  • The chemistry of the surface; whether it is high, medium or low surface energy (this will determine the adhesive type required)
  • Whether the material is likely to be plasticized or contaminated (this will also influence the adhesive type)

3) What are the environmental conditions?

There are two sets of conditions to consider: the conditions under which the tape is applied, and the conditions under which it is used. Consider the following:

  • Is it used Indoor or outdoor?
  • Is it exposed to UV light, water or solvents?
  • What is the lowest temperature under which the tape may be applied?
  • What is the lowest and highest temperature in use and is it short term or long term?

4) Your production conditions

You want to maximize your production efficiency and minimize production costs so:

  • Is it to be machine applied or hand applied?
  • In your own factory or subcontracted or by outworkers?
  • Is it a high volume application where spools may be appropriate?
  • Is it for component assembly where die-cut parts may be appropriate?

If you have any new project in mind, then please call one of our experts on +44 1628 642830, and they will run through the above questions, and help make sure there is nothing you’ve overlooked. In this way you’ll end up with a tape that is fit for purpose, and you can rest assured that you won't be paying more than is necessary.

Phone for free advice, samples and quotes with no obligation on +44 1628 642830.

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Customers-Reviews

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

"Technibond has been a preferred supplier of FP Tapes limited in Ireland since 2004. Since that time we have had the benefit of doing business with a Company that has a high commitment to service. Deliveries are on time and the quality and presentation of their products is of a very high standard. Our business is twenty five years old, and in all that time we have not had another distributor that would meet the exacting standards that Technibond applies to their business. It is indeed a pleasure to do business with this Company."

 
Geraldine Healy, MD
F P Tapes

"Boyland Joinery supply high quality joinery products, including timber windows that carry a comprehensive guarantee. We require high quality components and have used Technibond since 2003. Technibond provided glazing and bonding tapes plus advice and application equipment that not only saved us money, but allowed us to bring all our glazing in-house to improve performance and quality. Additionally Technibond always delivers on time and provides an excellent Technical response to our queries."

Tim Curtis
Boyland Joinery

"Technibond Ltd offer G. F. Haynes excellent service, reliability, good quality products, technical support and are registered to BS EN ISO 9001:2008"

Shelley Robins, Director
G F Haynes

"... very happy with the service, we get a delivery at the end or very early in the month regular as clockwork and the customers love the product. Keep it up! Have a great Christmas!"

Adam Gould
Gould Autoplates & Signs Ltd.

"Just a quick thank you for despatching samples requested for 8mm and 16mm foam. Very much appreciated the length sent to enable me to build a complete prototype panel. Especially to the female who took the call for help and friendly manner and kindness. Have a good weekend! Best Regards!"

 
Jason White, Development Engineer
Navitron Systems Ltd.
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