Applications

Fastening Technologies Types of Fasteners Choice Drivers Mechanical Fasteners Liquid/Solid Adhesives Solder Welding Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Ease of Use (Assembly/Disassembly Strength Cost Historical Performance Longevity PSA’s are the only fastening technology that form flexible bonds

Attributes Rigid bonds Requires cure/solidification time Mechanical, Liquid/Solid, Welds and Solder Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Rigid bonds Requires cure/solidification time Discontinuous bond line Less sensitive to temperature changes More chemical resistant Requires application equipment Expensive Have historical performance record Flexible (Viscoelastic) Functional at application Continuous bond line Narrower temperature window Reasonable chemical resistance Easy to apply Less expensive Have historical performance record

What Properties Are Required of Pressure Sensitive Tapes? adhesion, strength, abrasion, heat, light, solvent and environmental resistance, permanence, removability, appearance, chemical and biological compatibility, weight, ease of use, cost, dimensions, conformability, dispensability, disposability, reflectivity, informational needs, repositionable, electrical properties, reflectivity etc.

Novel PSA Applications Body Side Molding Application Easy to apply Functions over wide temperature and humidity range Resistant to weather Absorbs door slams (hot and cold) Adhesive Wall Hooks Easy to apply Adheres to many wall surfaces Clean removal Reusable What other applications can PSA’s replace incumbent technology?

Novel PSA Applications Blast Mitigation Membrane Easy to apply Light Weight Functions over wide temperature and humidity range Dissipates shock wave energy Reinforces wall and prevents debris from entering room What other applications can PSA’s replace incumbent technology?