Technical Resources
Selection guides, material comparisons, and engineering insights for adhesive tape applications.
3M 467MP vs 468MP: Choose by Surface and Thickness
Compare 3M 467MP and 468MP by adhesive thickness, then decide when 200MP or 300LSE fits metal, polypropylene or powder coat. Includes a test and RFQ checklist.
EMI Shielding Materials: How to Choose Foil Tape, Conductive Fabric, Foam Gaskets and Absorbers
Compare EMI shielding materials by job: copper and aluminum foil tape, conductive fabric, fabric-over-foam, conductive elastomer, fingerstock and absorber sheets.
Double-Sided Tape Not Sticking to Plastic or Powder-Coated Metal?
Troubleshoot double-sided tape on PP, PE, and powder-coated metal. Compare tape options and download a worksheet to record tests on your actual parts.
PORON Foam: Grades, Thickness Selection, and Die-Cut Parts
What PORON foam is, how the 4701 grades differ, why thin PORON is firmer than thick, dust vs water sealing, adhesive-backed parts, and what to confirm when sourcing.
Rubber Gasket Materials: Properties, Chemical Resistance, and Die-Cutting Behavior
Rubber gasket material selection: EPDM, neoprene, nitrile, silicone, Viton, and butyl compared by temperature, chemical exposure, hardness, and die-cutting behavior.
Die Cut Gaskets: Material Selection, Sealing Performance, and Adhesive-Backed Parts
How to choose a die cut gasket material by sealing requirement — silicone, PORON, EPDM, neoprene, PTFE — plus die cutting vs molding and when to specify adhesive backing.
Die Cutting of Tapes: Die-Cut Parts by Tape Construction
Custom die-cut adhesive tape parts: transfer, double-coated, foam/VHB, polyimide, conductive. Tolerances to ±0.05 mm, MOQ 100 pcs, quotes from drawings.
Custom Die Cut Adhesive Tape: Shapes, Adhesives, and How to Submit Your Spec
Custom die-cut adhesive tape: transfer tape vs. backed tape, adhesive selection including acid-free, tolerances, and a step-by-step guide to submitting your design.
Kapton Tape (Polyimide Tape): Properties, Temperature Rating, and Custom Die-Cut Solutions
What Kapton tape is, how it differs from polyimide tape, temperature rating, adhesive selection, and when to specify die-cut shapes over roll stock.
Die Cutting Adhesive Tape: Process, Tolerances, and Material Guide
Die cutting guide for adhesive tape, film, foam, and rubber: process types, rotary vs flatbed, tolerances by material, and how to request a quote.