Along with selecting the right adhesive, an understanding of the application temperature, pressure, and proper surface preparation are essential to achieve a reliable bond. CCT’s Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tape Application Guide outlines how some of our populate tapes perform when bonded to many common foam and other materials. It also provides tips and guidelines…
CCT has a long history as a supplier of tapes for automotive and other transportation applications. Our tape products have been approved against many specifications from a broad range of OEMs including Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota, and others. The products listed in this Guide have been tested and met the requirements of the automotive…
Data sheets for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) tapes contain a range of physical property measurements. Understanding what these tests mean is important in being able to determine if a particular tape product is right for your application. The most common performance measures are peel, tack and shear. While there are many variants on how these…
Many different factors can have an effect on how well a tape will bond to a surface. Understanding these factors and how to control them can help ensure that the tape will perform as expected in your application. In particular, it is important to consider surface energy, surface contaminants, roughness, overall shape, temperature and time.…
