Self-Adhesive Heat Shields: Innovating Automotive Thermal Management
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by Craig Hirsh
4M ago
Heat shields in vehicles are essential for maintaining safety and automotive function. The engine bay temperature can reach 220°F, which can be hazardous if parts are not protected by a heat shield. If a heat shield fails, this severe heat can melt the engine’s plastic parts or burn passengers’ feet as it travels through the vehicle. Furthermore, if the heat is not contained it can also burn nearby grass or plants, potentially starting fires.  This post covers heat shields’ various forms and functions.  What is an Automotive Heat Shield? Heat shields, as the name implies, work as a ..read more
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Adhesive Tapes | Types, Benefits, and Industrial Applications
Lamart Blog » Adhesives
by Craig Hirsh
1y ago
If you run an automotive, aerospace, or industrial business, you are no stranger to the power of adhesive tape. Various adhesive tapes offer distinct benefits and purposes, so you need the right adhesive tape to do each job properly. Keep reading to learn everything about adhesive tapes, applications and tape adhesion strength. What Is Adhesive Tape In basic terms, adhesive tape is a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applied to a backing material such as paper, film, or foil. The tape features a rear carrier usually made of cloth, paper, or film. The adhesive is then laminated to the backing ..read more
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The Guide to Using OCA Films to Create Stunning Displays
Lamart Blog » Adhesives
by Craig Hirsh
1y ago
Optically Clear Adhesive (OCA) films create a glowing and brilliant picture for touch screens on mobile smart devices and interactive displays.  OCA films assist mobile smart devices in projecting a clear, crisp and detailed image for users. Without high-quality film screens, a user’s interaction with a device would be nothing like the clear picture we have grown accustomed to. This post covers everything you need to know about the following: An overview of OCA films and how they play a vital role in using interactive displays. The process of bonding OCA films to a mobile device (or oth ..read more
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A Guide to Ink Receptive Coating for Digital Printing
Lamart Blog » Adhesives
by Craig Hirsh
1y ago
Ink receptive technology is a new, innovative technology that tackles the challenges of how different substrates absorb ink. Ink receptive coatings are designed for paper, textiles, and films with fast ink dry time, high print quality, and improved ink adhesion. This guide covers the different types of coatings, what to consider when choosing a coating, and more! How Does Inkjet Receptive Coating Work Ink receptive coating controls the spread of dot grain or ink drop spread by filtering the colorant on the substrate surface for optimum ink absorption. It improves the print image ink dry time ..read more
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What are Biocompatible Adhesives? The Ultimate Guide
Lamart Blog » Adhesives
by Craig Hirsh
1y ago
As the VP of product development, you owe it to your company to select the right pressure sensitive adhesive for your medical tapes. The products that you source should be high quality and match your performance needs. Most importantly, they need to be safe for human use without severe adverse effects.  We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to help you understand more about biocompatible adhesive medical tapes.  In this blog, we’ll cover the following topics: What are Biocompatible Adhesives? What are Medical Device Adhesives? Types of Medical Adhesives Medical Device Adhesiv ..read more
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The Use of FTIR Analysis in Adhesive Manufacturing
Lamart Blog » Adhesives
by Craig Hirsh
1y ago
FTIR stands for Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. It is a versatile technique used to identify the quality of the adhesives’ raw materials and the finished product. It helps to point out any organic, inorganic, or polymeric features which could cause inconsistencies in the final product. We cannot underestimate the importance of adhesives in today’s world. Manufacturers commonly use adhesives in many industries thanks to their many applications, from aerospace engineering to medicine.  Adhesives come in many types, hence their varied applications. Manufacturers use resins, plastic ..read more
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Understanding Pressure Sensitive Adhesives and How They’re Made
Lamart Blog » Adhesives
by Craig Hirsh
1y ago
Pressure-sensitive adhesives, also known as PSAs are used in the manufacturing of many products, as well as hundreds of other products. Their applications span across every industry, making them a crucial part of today’s infrastructure. This is your guide to pressure-sensitive adhesives, what they are, and how they are made. What are Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives? A Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) binds two surfaces together when pressure is applied without requiring a solvent, water, or heat activation. The strength of the bond is determined by the amount of pressure applied during installa ..read more
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Custom Adhesive Coating: How to Choose the Right One
Lamart Blog » Adhesives
by Craig Hirsh
1y ago
In recent years, weight saving has grown into a major trend in the automotive and aerospace sectors. As such, one of the main areas manufacturers are continuously exploring is how to make their vehicles and aircrafts lighter. Whereas in the consumers’ eyes, this may seem like a competition for speed, it’s much more than that. In addition to enhancing performance, weight savings also helps improve energy savings and reduces carbon emissions, making such industries more environmentally friendly. As manufacturers continue to test out different approaches to making vehicles lighter, adhesive coat ..read more
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