{"id":3140,"date":"2020-04-22T16:58:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T21:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zoneenterprisesusa.com\/tapesandadhesives\/?page_id=3140"},"modified":"2021-11-02T15:12:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T20:12:13","slug":"finding-the-right-adhesive-tape-for-your-substrate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zoneenterprisesusa.com\/tapesandadhesives\/resources\/finding-the-right-adhesive-tape-for-your-substrate\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Right Adhesive Tape for your Substrate"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Topic: The Correct PSA Tape for your Substrate<\/h2>\n
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    The Substrate and PSA Tape<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    Environmental Conditions<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    Surface Energy<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Since adhesives simply join two surface areas, unlike other bonding methods that alter the surface (i.e. welding, solvent activation, fasteners), there are a number of surface conditions that need to be considered for the adhesive to be effective. Is the surface rough or smooth? How porous is the surface? Are there any coatings on the surface? How clean is it? How much flexibility does it have or require? How big or small is the surface? What environmental conditions will it be exposed to? What is the surface energy?<\/p>\n

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    Start with the Substrate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The start of your journey to finding the right PSA<\/abbr> Tape for your application will always begin with the substrate. Below is an infographic displaying the correct 3M Tape to could use to bond together two surfaces.<\/p>\n

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    If the above infographic of substrates and\u00a0PSA<\/abbr>\u00a0tape does not have your application, heat or water activated tapes may be your solution. Heat activated tapes work well with rubber and plastic materials. They are ideal for induction curing and sealing. Water activated tapes are cost effective and environmentally friendly. They are ideally suited for corrugated boxes and show obvious signs when they\u2019ve been tampered with.<\/p>\n

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    The Importance of Environmental Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Environmental conditions will affect the performance of your bond. If your application will be exposed to dirt, wind, rain, or extreme temperatures, you will want a specially formulated adhesive tape to withstand these conditions.<\/p>\n