Tape101

One of the biggest missteps you can make in your adhesive selection process is assuming that all tapes are the same - which is why we're here to help you understand the differences.

Tape Glossary

Feeling a little lost about what all these terms mean? We've compiled a glossary of the most common terms using a variety of resources to help!

What is a Pressure Sensitive Tape?

Get all the basics on adhesive tape - from learning exactly what a PSA is to the factors that help you determine the right one, our guide will get you started!

How to Read and Interpret a Datasheet

Datasheets for adhesive tape give you a lot of specs - and it's important to understand what all those numbers mean and how they apply to your selection process.

Matching Tape and Application

By asking a few basic questions you can ensure that you're picking the exact right tape for your application. Use our handy guide to help guide the way!

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One of the biggest missteps you can make in your adhesive selection process is assuming that all tapes are the same. So much goes into whether an adhesive will work for your specific application, and you should consider each factor when picking out an ideal product. It's important to match the properties of your adhesive to the needs of what you're bonding.

At Budnick.com we've always made it our primary goal to educate our customers as best we can, and our Tape101 eBook and learning center is the next step in that process. We've outlined the basic steps to follow and questions to ask throughout the process of identifying an adhesive so you can approach each project with the knowledge you need to make the best decisions. Feel free to browse through the basics of tapes, or for a more in-depth overview, download our free eBook here!

Case Studies

Budnick has decades of experience developing application, product, and process solutions - read about some of our favorite solutions below!

Security Panel Cover Attachment & Protection

Budnick's die-cutting capabilities and expertise with extended liners helped create user-friendly solutions for a major electronic automation and controls manufacturer.

High bond 3M™ VHB™ Tape was die cut to the customer's exact specifications
Added a 12 point liner that is stiff enough for easy release & and a finger-lift tab to simplify product assembly
Designed packaging that would prevent shipping damage & also act as a dispenser unit for the parts

Case Study Process Review

This customer was spending far too much time masking cabinets before wash and baking cycles, having to use different tapes for each step.

Process review was performed with a trusted tape manufacturer
Implemented a tape that withstood both the painting and powder coating processes
Converted products saved the customer valuable production time

Case Study Custom Printing

Budnick's flexographic printing capabilities were put to the test to create custom printed container seals for a leading packaging manufacturer.

The seals feature Budnick’s ability to combine static flexo printed images with variable printed data
Lot numbers were printed in both barcode and human readable for on four labels
The labels’ adhesive system sticks to multiple surfaces and includes a tamper evident security feature

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Tape101

Tape Glossary

What is a Pressure Sensitive Tape?

How to Read and Interpret a Datasheet

Matching Tape and Application

Get the eBook

Case Studies

Security Panel Cover Attachment & Protection

Case Study Process Review

Case Study Custom Printing

Tape101