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3M’s claims that its new Performance Plus duct tape can be removed cleanly for up to six months after applying without leaving adhesive residue. The new tape also features a backing that is UV resistant so that it will stand up to direct sunlight exposure for up to a year. Allabouttape.com is your source for [...]
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Green masking tape, one version of painter’s masking tape, the stuff that is supposed to not leave a residue, has been around for awhile. 3M’s “Greener” masking tape is about sustainability, not about the color of the tape. This new product is made from 56% renewable resources. The adhesive is natural latex rubber and the [...]
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You would think that new ideas for dispensing a product that was first brought to market over eighty years ago would be long gone. Not so. 3M, the giant global manufacturer of almost everything, including Scotch brand cellophane tape, has won a prestigious Red Dot design award for their Scotch Box Dispenser. Click here to [...]
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After solving a problem with their Pro Glow glow tape formula that caused the tape to be brittle, Pro Tapes and Specialties is set to start shipping the new improved version of this product this week. The latest version of this iconic product features a more pliable and easier to handle backing with extended glow [...]
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Chris and Colby Moyer, two brothers from East Stoudsburg, PA, are taking advantage of a new program at CES, the giant Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, to show off their adhesive tape product Dockem. Dockem is a tape product designed for wall mounting of electronic display devices like tablet computers. It is intended for mounting [...]
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Researchers at the University of Toronto are developing a new adhesive that “self-monitors”, meaning that it will have the ability to provide information to technicians about possible failure before the adhesive bond actually is at risk of coming apart. This technology is focused on the new adhesives that are replacing rivets in modern aircraft. Using [...]
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Market Watch, the online publication of the Wall Street Journal, recently posted this profile of Fortis Designs, the Raleigh, NC maker of printed designer duct tape. Fortis is currently featuring Christmas themed products that are sure to appeal to “do it yourself” gift makers and holiday decorators. You can purchase Fortis’ Platypus Designer Duct Tape [...]
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If you’re starting to feel cold drafts around your windows and doors, then it is probably time to do some winterizing. Foam weatherstripping, which is really just a thick, compressable self-adhesive tape, is the simplest and least expensive way to save big on winter heating bills. Click here for some tips on getting ready for [...]
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Making your own bicycle from bamboo is now a real possibility, due to fiberglass tape that forms and reinforces joint construction. Bamboo Bike Studio is now offering nationwide workshops on building your own organic bike, using bamboo and carbon fiber tape reinforced with epoxy. You can read more about Bamboo Bike Studio workshops by clicking [...]
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Avery Dennison, a major manufacturer of adhesive-backed label tapes has opened a new research center for adhesive development. The 25,000 square foot facility in Mill Hall. PA will focus in developing innovative new adhesives that have higher performance specifications and are more sustainable. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry. All [...]
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