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At Budnick, we're focused on making sure you have the knowledge base you need to make the right decisions for your projects.

One of the biggest missteps you can make in your adhesive selection process is assuming that all tapes are the same - which is why we're here to help you understand the differences.

Keep up to date on news and articles directly impacting your industry, adhesive advances, and learning opportunities for expanding your knowledge base.

Take a look at some of our case studies where we have enhanced production efficiencies and created cost-efficient solutions for a variety of industries

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One of the biggest missteps you can make in your adhesive selection process is assuming that all tapes are the same. So much goes into whether an adhesive will work for your particular application, and you should consider each factor when picking out an ideal product. It's important to match the properties of your adhesive to the needs of what you're bonding.

 

At Budnick.com we've always made it our primary goal to educate our customers as best we can, and our Tape101 eBook and learning center is the next step in that process.  We've outlined the basic steps to follow and questions to ask throughout the process of identifying an adhesive so you can approach each project with the knowledge you need to make the best decisions. Feel free to browse through the basics of tapes, or for a more in-depth overview, download our free eBook here!

Case Studies

Case Study Reposition Thermal Interface

Finding a repositionable tape that bonds to silicone without interfering with thermal conductivity put Budnick’s tape experts to the test.

  • Typically, silicone only bonds to silicone, but silicone tapes affected thermal conductivity
  • Sufficient amount of testing took place before finding an acrylic transfer
  • The acrylic adhesive did not prevent the heat transferring through the interface
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Security Panel Cover Attachment & Protection

Budnick's die-cutting capabilities and expertise with extended liners helped create user-friendly solutions for a major electronic automation and controls manufacturer.

  • High bond 3M™ VHB™ Tape was die cut to the customer's exact specifications
  • Added a 12 point liner that is stiff enough for easy release & and a finger-lift tab to simplify product assembly
  • Designed packaging that would prevent shipping damage & also act as a dispenser unit for the parts
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Case Study Small Changes

A display manufacturer needed to increase the speed in which its finishing department was using tape, while the end user required decreased assembly time.

  • Budnick recommended reducing the roll width and adding an extended liner
  • Budnick expected the customer to balk at a price increase due to increased machining
  • Customer realized the justification for the changes after seeing the extended liner’s easy removability
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