People who are trying to mount graphic displays, assemble electronic devices or label packaging for food have one thing in common: They rely heavily on adhesives to get the job done. Pressure sensitive adhesives are useful in a wide variety of applications in various industries. These products offer several advantages, making them a top choice among product manufacturers.
What are Pressure Sensitive Adhesives?
These types of adhesives are designed to hold two different surfaces together through surface contact. This is made possible by the slight amount of initial pressure exerted. The adhesives do not need to be activated using heat, a solvent or water. Also, they are particularly tacky and aggressive when used at room temperature. These products are useful for bonding various materials, ranging from wood and glass to metal, paper and plastic.
Advantages of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
One of the chief benefits of pressure sensitive is that the application of these adhesives can easily be automated, and elaborate equipment is usually not required. Also, these adhesives save time in an assembly situation when compared with liquid adhesives, as they do not require setup time or a long curing time. Adhesion is also immediate so that manufacturing procedures can continue without interruption. This leads to huge labor and time savings.
Another advantage of these products is that they make it unnecessary to use drilling holes, clips, rivets or screws, therefore preventing corrosion and cracks. This ultimately improves your final product’s appearance and integrity. Vibration and sound control are other benefits of these adhesives, which further provide a strong insulating seal.
Adhesive Options
Pressure sensitive adhesives designed for product assembly have been used for decades by printers, converters, and manufacturers. Providers of these particular types of adhesives offer a wide range of adhesive options. For instance, some adhesives are made specifically to lock as well as seal threaded fasteners while others are designed to bond thermoplastics, composites and metal. Other adhesive options are available for encapsulating, potting and structural bonding. A knowledgeable and experienced company can help you pick the right adhesive for your special industrial application.
Engineered Materials Inc. provides several pressure sensitive adhesive product options.