1. Applications

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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?

6. 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?