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Archive: October 2023
New 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tape 5113 Series
3M™ recently updated their go-to solutions for EMI shielding & grounding applications. Their four go-to electrically conductive tapes work in a wide range of applications. The go-to tapes include the recently launched polyolefin adhesive series (5113) and the new foil tape, a thinner and more cost-effective version of 1181.
Rotary Die Cutting
At Budnick, our core competency is Rotary Die Cutting tapes and flexible materials. Using precision engraved steel cylinders, we can quickly and easily die cut a wide variety of rolled goods at very high speeds.
Avery Cold Tough™ Adhesive
Avery has launched it’s Cold Tough™ Adhesive tape line, which are pressure-sensitive tapes that perform well in extreme environments. Cold Tough™ is engineered for seaming and joining in building & construction applications.
The Five Factors of Adhesion
What factors should you consider when choosing an adhesive tape? Time - Adhesive - Pressure - Environment - Substrate
3M™ Recommended Alternatives for Recently Discontinued 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
Some well known 3M™ VHB™ Tapes within the 4952, 4945, and 5952WF families of tapes we're recently discontinued or will be discontinued in early 2024 by 3M. Here are the reccomended alternatives.