Foil Tape, a category of tape that often includes Aluminum Foil Tape, Lead Foil Tape, Foil-Scrim-Kraft Tape and Metal Detectable Foil Tapes, has several advantages that make it a popular choice for various applications. Here are some of the best reasons to choose Foil Tape: Thermal Insulation Foil Tape has excellent thermal insulation properties. [...]

Both Flatback Paper Tapes and Plastic Packaging Tapes are commonly used for packaging purposes, and each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The choice between the two depends on various factors, including the specific needs of the business, the type of products being packaged, and the desired branding and environmental considerations. [...]

Each application has different needs and challenges to consider, so we put together this infographic as a quick reference so you can compare, contrast, and ultimately determine the best adhesive and best Specialty Tape for your project.

ROLL TO ROLL PROCESSING - BEST PRACTICES IN 4 STEPS When processing rolls of any type of substrate whether it is tissue for toilet paper, newsprint for newspapers, coated board for paper milk cartons, or printed films for cookie wrappers, Specialty Tape is used during each step of the process 1) Core Starting, 2) [...]

Finding the Best Tape for Your Application 1. What surface does the tape need to stick to? High Surface Energy (HSE) or Low Surface Energy matters (LSE). A general rule of thumb is Textured Surfaces would require HSE adhesive, Smooth Surfaces would require LSE adhesive. 2. Is the initial stick of your tape important? [...]

Identifying HSE & LSE Substrates - Part II Testing Substrates When searching for the appropriate adhesive system to create the best bond to your substrate, one of the most critical issues to determine is the surface energy of the substrate. Most substrates are classified as either High Surface Energy (HSE) or Low Surface Energy [...]

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) and ASTM International set standards for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive tapes to help identify key performance properties.  There are several key evaluation metrics:

Adding a Specialty Tape Converter to your supply chain could be a very smart move for your company. While buying direct from tape manufacturers may seem wiser, read our Top Reasons to Work with a Specialty Tape Converter and let us show you how Elite Tape can partner with you to leap your company [...]

Manufacturers in a variety of industries know the significant benefits of working with tapes versus liquid glue, sealants and other mechanical fasteners. Tapes offer a permanent bond, no cure time, no fumes and no messy clean ups, which is preferred for bonding in roofing, appliances, semiconductors, space vehicles, building & construction and many other [...]

HSE & LSE Substrates Identification Identifying Substrates and Pairing the Right Adhesive When searching for the appropriate adhesive system to create the best bond to your substrate, most important to consider is surface condition. Features such as roughness, smoothness, how porous, coated, uncoated, cleanliness, flexibility and size of the part. However, one of the [...]