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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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Are you using primer? Eliminate this step with new LSE high bond tape!

3M has engineered a double sided foam tape that is an easy to use, fast applying and cost effective, peel and stick solution for bonding plastics and composites without primer! The newer plastics and ...
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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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Simplify sonic welding, rivets, screws & chemical bonding with strong 3M™ VHB™ Tapes

Skyscrapers, appliances, signs, electronics - all trust the high-strength bonding of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes (very high bond). For over 35 years, versatile 3M™ VHB™ Tapes have been used to make products strong...
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3M™ VHB™ Thin Foam Tapes Expertly Cut by Gleicher

3M has 4 very thin, very high bond foam products in their selection of VHB tapes: 3M 5906, 3M 5907, 3M 5908 and 3M 5909. The very thin VHB foam core tapes have a minimal bond line and are conformable,...
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Finally a Tape Primer that works on many surfaces!

The world of pressure sensitive tapes is not always ‘stick and go' with bond strength. For example, there are many surfaces that are hard to bond to or difficult environments to be considered when sel...
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