Spotlight on Silicone: Featuring BISCO ® Silicone Success Stories

Today’s post uses real-life stories to demonstrate the benefits of die cut silicone -- or, more specifically, the benefits of one of the more popular families of silicone rubber products: BISCO ® Silicone.

JBC Strategic Supply Team Faces Tightening Silicone Market Head On

JBC Supply Chain team adopts logistics resiliency model and expands network of materials R&D to address tightening silicone market, improve competitiveness, increase flexibility, and mitigate risk.

Six Advantages of Double-Sided Foam Tapes

Die cut double-sided foam tapes, which provide shock absorption, vibration dampening, and more, are an excellent replacement for mechanical fasteners. This post demonstrates six reasons why.

Six Ways Acrylic Foam Tapes Outperform Mechanical Fasteners

Acrylic foam tapes outperform mechanical fasteners like screws and rivets in six important ways. Learn what they are and how to find die cut acrylic foam tapes that use 3M VHB high-bond tapes and AFTC SilverTape products. JBC has decades of expertise in material selection and precision die cutting.

Types of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) contain adhesive components that impart different properties in support of joining or fastening. By evaluating an adhesive’s advantages, disadvantages, and typical uses, you can make the right choice for your application. There are four main categories.

Understanding Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Performance Properties

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) play an integral part in the functionality of many die-cut gaskets and seals. When evaluating stress, the most important performance properties to consider are peel adhesion, tack, and shear.