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Doug Sanderson

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Gleicher Automation Ready Adhesive and Fastening Solutions Drive Your Manufacturing Efficiency and Productivity.

Post-pandemic, manufacturers have continued to struggle with productivity and efficiency as economic demands have increased over time. While many factors have contributed to the persistence of the pro...
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A Gleicher Converting Solution Helps Mainejane's Tacklers Fight the Spread of Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. The disease was first named almost fifty years ago in Lyme, Connecticut, but the tick-borne disease is now found around the w...
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FAQ: why did my adhesive fail? Let’s take a step back…

Being converters since the 1960’s we’ve seen all sorts of adhesive fastener technology. And over that time period we’ve seen at least ten times as many unique applications. In an ideal world, the expe...
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CV-19 Response Gleicher Manufacturing Corp.

I am pretty sure you don't care how we are cleaning our office and plant. I am pretty sure you don't care about our contingency plans. I am pretty sure you don't care how we are managing our business....
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FAQ:  can release liner carrier substrates be recycled?

Once a label or fastener is applied, the liner becomes useless and often ends up incinerated or buried with common garbage. A very large amount of paper is wasted. Release liner waste material is foun...
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FAQ:  what's the purpose of a release liner?

The release liner’s purpose is to provide a means to protect and transport an adhesive to its application point and prevent adhesives from sticking until the user is ready for application. Typically, ...
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FAQ: which release liner material is best?

For common applications including double linering, selective die cutting and wide width lamination, PCK liner offers improved moisture stability, resists wrinkling and curling. HDPE film provides stab...
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FAQ: what materials are used for release liners?

Release liners are made of paper, poly-coated paper, polyester film and HDPE film substrates coated on one side to provide a non-stick surface. They are used in various applications in conjunction wit...
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Plan for exposures when using VELCRO® Brand re-closable fasteners

Several VELCRO® Brand woven re-closable fasteners can be selected for use in hot, cold or wet conditions. Fasteners are used on footwear, clothing, tactical apparel and extreme weather garments. Wheth...
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Product Engineers: Get VELCRO® Brand Product & Fastener Solutions Reviews from Gleicher Mfg.

It’s almost limitless how many ways adhesives and fasteners can be combined into solutions. As a Product Engineer, you’ve put sweat and tears into wading through the available options, and you’ve desi...
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