Rubber vs. Acrylic Adhesive
Rubber based adhesives reach its maximum adhesion strength quicker than acrylic - meaning that the adhesive flows a little faster than acrylic adhesive. However, rubber based adhesives have a lower tolerance for heat than acrylic based adhesives. As the temperature increases, the adhesive will become “runnier” and the tape will start sliding on the surface. Rubber based adhesives are recommended for indoor applications where the temperature will remain around room temperature.
Acrylic based adhesives are slower to reach maximum adhesion strength but have a higher maximum adhesion strength and better tolerance for heat than rubber based adhesives. While acrylic based adhesives will behave similar to rubber based adhesives when the temperature rises, the degeneration of performance begins at a higher temperature than rubber based adhesives. Acrylic based adhesives are recommended for indoor applications that require operating temperatures higher than room temperature.
Polyethylene Tapes
Standard Grade (For Less Clean Applications) |
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Type |
Material |
Adhesive |
Notes
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Micronova EGP
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Standard
|
Polyethylene
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Acrylic
|
8 Colors Available
|
Micronova MTP
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Standard
|
Polyethylene
|
Acrylic
|
Higher Tackiness than EGP
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Micronova EZT*
|
Standard
|
Polyethylene
|
Rubber
|
Serrated Edge for easy tear when no blade or dispenser is available |
|
Cleanroom Grade |
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Type |
Material |
Adhesive |
Notes
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Micronova PCX*
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Cleanroom
|
Polyethylene
|
Acrylic
|
8 Colors Available
|
Texwipe TPA
|
Cleanroom
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LDPE/Polyethylene
|
Acrylic
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Gamma Irradiated Option Available 5 Colors Available |
Texwipe TPR
|
Cleanroom
|
LDPE/Polyethylene
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Rubber
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Gamma Irradiated Option Available 5 Colors Available |
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*Available in both single roll units and case units
Vinyl Tapes
Standard Grade (For Less Clean Applications) |
|
Type |
Material |
Adhesive |
Notes
|
Micronova EVG
|
Standard
|
Vinyl
|
Rubber
|
12 Colors Available
|
|
Cleanroom Grade |
|
Type |
Material |
Adhesive |
Notes
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Micronova CR100PC*
|
Cleanroom
|
Vinyl
|
Rubber
|
12 Colors Available
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Micronova CR100IR
|
Cleanroom
|
Vinyl
|
Rubber
|
Gamma Irradiated 12 Colors Available |
Texwipe TVR
|
Cleanroom
|
PVC/Vinyl
|
Rubber
|
Gamma Irradiated Option Available 5 Colors Available |
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*Available in both single roll units and case units
Specialty Tapes
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