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I currently use an adhesive product in my production process, but have to stop every 20 minutes to replace a new roll of material on the line. What can I do to increase my production? Depending on what type of material you are using, the answer could be simple...spooling. Spooling is the process of splicing together a series of cut rolls of material and wrapping them together as one reel. Spooled rolls are traversely wound onto one wide core. By creating one reel of material, you are able to decrease your downtime in production. "Right now, I am spooling a roll of material to 30,000 feet. The results for our customer are quicker production and turnaround times, which ultimately leads to higher margins and more profit," says Finishing Department Team Leader, Kevin Zinn of Budnick Converting, Inc.Contact a dependable materials converter to see how spooling could be utilized during your current process.Converters use this site to share information on how to source, specify, buy and apply adhesive tapes, foams a ...
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I am searching for the right product for my specific application. What are some of the things I need to consider to make sure I am choosing the right product?There are a number of things to consider when choosing any adhesive product. Below is a list of some questions to aid in the decision making process.What materials will I be bonding?Is the surface I will adhere to rough or smooth?Do I want the bond to be temporary or permanent?Will the product be used outdoors or indoors?What type of temperatures will the product be subjected to?Do I need the product to be moisture or solvent resistant?Do I need the product to be ultraviolet or chemical resistant?Will the product be subject to any unusual loads or stresses?Knowing the answers to these questions can help you make the right decision when choosing your tape product. If you are still lost, utilize the Internet. Visit tapeinfo.com and enter any of the information you can into their Find-A-Tape, Solve-A-Tape, Compare-A-Tape and Spec-A-Tape features. This is th ...
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How can adhesive tape and the companies whoproduce and sell adhesive tape help the world go “green”?"Avery Dennison Specialty Tape Division is doing this in several ways including lowering our carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in our production process and creating tapes that do not contain specific hazardous chemicals. Examples of these types of tapes include our FT 1147, FT 1149, FT 8260, FT 9361 and FT 7951. In even smaller ways, not directly tied to tape manufacturing, is our Avery Dennison EcoFriendly initiative to utilize recycled wood or fiber in our print materials.""These are only a few ways Avery Dennison Specialty Tape Division is working to help the world go "green". For your further review I have included the key steps Avery Dennison is taking from a corporate level to make the world a "greener" place for all of us.• Activate more energy efficiency initiatives to lower our carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions• Manage waste reduction through regional assessments an ...
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My company produces gift, loyalty, hotel and membership cards. What are the benefits to using a PSA magnetic stripe?A PSA or pressure sensitive adhesive magnetic stripe can be used during the manufacturing process for various types of cards, rather than employing other heat laminating methods. Magnetic stripes are secured to cards often made of plastics; take for instance your credit card. However, these cards can also be made out of other materials like polyester, paper and wood. To help identify the benefits of utilizing a PSA magnetic stripe, I consulted an expert, Nick Helfrich of Budnick Converting, Inc.“PSA magnetic stripes require less time to laminate, which will decrease your overall production time. PSA mag stripes can also lessen a company’s capital costs, due the ability to use standard labeling and laminating equipment across different applications. The easy switchover and set-up between an assortment of customers helps simplify production for multiple jobs. These stripes also adhere to a large v ...
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What is lathe slitting?Lathe slitting is the process of spinning log rolls of material on a mandrel and indexing a single blade to precisely cut to a desired width. Papers, tissues, foams, plastics, films, foils and many other materials can be cut using a lathe slitter. Lathe slitting those materials allows operators to program blade direction, blade speed, mandrel speed and blade sharpening cycles. These specifications are entered into a computer program, which ensures every roll of product is cut precisely to the desired specifications.
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What are some of the different splicing methods used in the tape converting processes?There are a few different ways tape converters successfully splice tape products. These include a butt splice, a reinforced under lap splice, a reinforced butt splice and a butt splice top and bottom. A butt splice is most commonly used with release liners and non-coated paper products. This process places the butt ends of two products closely together and uses a two” strip of splicing tape to create a bond and remove air entrapment. Two pieces of tape can be used when a high tensile strength is required. A reinforced under lap splice is frequently used when splicing a single coated self wound roll. This method under laps the material from the unwind side approximately three inches underneath the rewind material. The surfaces are rubbed together to remove air entrapment and a two inch strip of silicone adhesive, silicon release splice tape is placed across the top of the exposed edge of material. A reinforced butt splice is ...
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Where can I find definitions for some of the jargon used in the adhesive tape industry?
When you are purchasing an adhesive tape it is crucial you understand the terminology used by tape vendors, manufacturers and converters to ensure you are getting the right product for your specific application. However, some of the language used by these parties is not universal with those new to the adhesive tape industry. Furthermore, it is essential to understand what certain tape specifications for your product really mean. Terms like tensile strength and tackiness are very important when pairing a tape to a precise function. There are a few online resources that can help you define those words and help you choose the right tape. One of the best online is
www.budnick.com, and their
Adhesive Tape Glossary page, where you'll see a large list of terms you need to know, along with an explanation of their meanings.