3M™ VHB™ Tape LSE Series: An Efficient Solution for Bonding Low Surface Energy Materials

This ongoing Q&A series features our supply chain partners and is designed to provide insight on new or different products, as well as provide answers to frequently asked questions. In this post we're chatting with 3M's Reese Weber, Global Application Engineer, about the recent launch of their new 3M™ VHB™ Tape LSE Series very high bond tapes.

A Q&A with Avery Dennison - Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes for Die-Cut Parts

In the latest edition of our supplier Q&A series, Michael Price, design and applications engineer at Avery Dennison Performance Tapes, discusses the company’s extensive line of pressure sensitive adhesive products and provides his insight on how to select the right adhesive for your die-cut parts.

A Q&A with Frenzelit: isoGLAS Needle Mats for Appliance Thermal Insulation

In this installment of our vendor series Roy Smith of Frenzelit, compares the performance of Frenzelit’s isoGLAS® Needle Mat Insulation in appliance applications to bio soluble ceramic fiber materials.

Choosing the right material for your die cut gasket or seal: A guide to foam selection

There are so many choices for foams for use in sealing, gasketing, BSR and NVH applications that it is not always easy to know which is best for a specific application.   Do you need a material with strong ozone and oxidation resistance? One that is petroleum resistant? Able to withstand extreme hot or cold temperatures? This guest blog post authored by John Vinci of Worldwide Foam breaks down some of the key properties of some of the more common foams used for gaskets and other die-cut parts.

PVC Foam, An Economical Solution for Die Cut HVAC and Appliance Applications

In this installment of our material Q & A series, we feature John Berchulc, of Novagard® (formerly FoamSeal, Inc.). He discusses the features and benefits of the FoamSeal custom-engineered PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) foams as an economical solution for a wide range of appliance and HVAC applications.

Solve Vehicle Hot Spots with Lightweight Composite Heat Shielding Solutions

When an automotive manufacturer tests for vehicle hot spots during production, the race is on. OEMs need an effective solution that won’t waste time or money—and they need it fast. This white paper from JBC Technologies delves into the problem of hot spots and how to solve them.