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Bonding to Different Surfaces
What surface types are difficult or easy to bond to?
"Typically, polar surfaces are easier to bond to and non-polar surfaces are more difficult. Some examples of polar surfaces are stainless steel, polycarbonate, and glass. Non-polar surfaces include silicone, Teflon, polypropylene, polyethylene, powder coated and/or painted surfaces. To obtain a good bond, the polarity of the tape should be similar or lower than the substrates being bonded. Modified and pure acrylics are polar, whereas synthetic and natural rubbers are more non-polar. If you have more questions on this topic, feel free to contact me at rshindorf@tesatape.com."
This information was contributed by Renae Shindorf, Application Engineer at tesa tape, inc. Visit www.tesatape.com for more information.
"Typically, polar surfaces are easier to bond to and non-polar surfaces are more difficult. Some examples of polar surfaces are stainless steel, polycarbonate, and glass. Non-polar surfaces include silicone, Teflon, polypropylene, polyethylene, powder coated and/or painted surfaces. To obtain a good bond, the polarity of the tape should be similar or lower than the substrates being bonded. Modified and pure acrylics are polar, whereas synthetic and natural rubbers are more non-polar. If you have more questions on this topic, feel free to contact me at rshindorf@tesatape.com."
This information was contributed by Renae Shindorf, Application Engineer at tesa tape, inc. Visit www.tesatape.com for more information.