As new paint technology comes on the market, manufacturers of painter’s tapes are developing more targeted adhesives and sealants that create clean lines while solving issues associated with masking rough or difficult-to-stick-to surfaces.
With options like exterior painter’s tape that works on self-cleaning paint and sealant technology that works with paint chemistry to prevent paint bleed, painters now have more specialized tape options to produce professional results under virtually any condition.
The new portfolio of electrically insulative, single-sided filmic tapes is engineered to address the challenges of the current insufficient and possibly dangerous electrical insulation in EV battery packs.
In industrial settings, where “lighter and smaller” is the name of the game and every ounce counts, adhesive joining techniques are increasingly serving as innovation drivers.
PSTC is introducing Industry Partner Presentations at this year’s Fall Member Business Meeting to bring important voices into the conversation around pressure-sensitive tapes.
When reviewing revisions to EU packaging and packaging waste regulation, innovative packaging that may not be covered by the design for recycling criteria should be allowed to prove recyclability through testing.
September 20, 2023
A strong regulation for EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste will harmonize packaging recycling requirements throughout Europe, lessen market barriers, and simplify the compliance work of economic operators.
Combining traditional tools like adhesive tapes and labels with modern app technology, two companies partnered to create a solution that is solving real and timely issues in a number of industries.
Scannable tapes and labels allow users to apply unique codes to materials and equipment and add digital information, including GPS locations, to the codes using a mobile app.