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Medical Adhesive Tapes Applications for Custom Die Cutting

Precision die-cut foams, non-wovens, and medical-grade adhesives are used in medical component assembly, device attachment, on-body medical devices, surgical dressing, incise drape solutions, and more. Various products exist to support the medical device industry, from nonwoven, breathable medical tapes that comfortably conform to human skin to non-irritating medical-grade acrylics to attach or assemble medical devices. Here we highlight just a handful of the hundreds of industry-leading pressure-sensitive adhesives and tapes...

4 Gasket Materials for Mid-Range Temperature Sealing

Die-cut gaskets can play a critical role in the overall performance and safety of a part or product. They can endure harsh environments and provide long-lasting, tight seals against air, moisture,

Preventing Gasket Failure Part 3: Environment

Today, manufacturers can choose from a wide range of gasket materials that can endure a combination of environmental conditions. This post highlights five of the most common environmental requirements and some of the materials best suited to address them.

Faces of JBC: Get to Know Chloe Chow

Welcome to the March 2021 edition of “Faces of JBC”-- a series that features the folks who work day in and day out to make sure our customers receive stellar service and high-quality gaskets, seals, heat shields, acrylic foam tapes, and other custom die-cut products. Today we feature Process Engineer, Chloe Chow

Preventing Gasket Failure Part 2: Durometer

Proper material selection ensures the longevity of a gasket and the major parts a gasket supports. Improper design or incorrect material specifications can cause a gasket to fail, which reduces the life, safety, and effectiveness of the entire product. In part one of this series, we examine the importance of considering compression set when selecting gasketing material. Today, we’ll highlight durometer.

JBC Technologies Receives ISO 9001:2015 Re-Certification

JBC Technologies, a precision die cutter, has been re-certified ISO 9001:2015. Learn what this means and why ISO 9001:2015 certification should matter to you.