Adhesive Applications

08/27/2026

What makes a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape perform the way it does?

It often comes down to three key properties: tack, peel, and shear.

🔹 Tack = How quickly does it stick?
🔹 Peel = How difficult is it to pull away?
🔹 Shear = How well does it resist sliding over time?

The right PSA isn’t necessarily the one with the highest value in any one category; it’s about finding the right balance for the application.

👉 Read more: https://www.adhesiveapps.com/tack-vs-peel-vs-shear-understanding-psa-performance/

08/20/2026

A great summer picnic is a reminder of what really sets us apart: the people behind the products!

In our industry, the right adhesive solution rarely comes from simply matching a part number to a spec sheet. Real-world applications are messy. Materials behave differently. Processes change. Problems show up on the production floor that don’t always fit neatly into a datasheet.

Our team listens, asks questions, understands the application, and works alongside customers to help find a solution that makes sense in the real world, not just on paper.

This group is what makes that possible! 🤝

07/28/2026

The right adhesive can make all the difference in medical devices and wearable technology. Our latest blog explores how medical foam, acrylic film, and silicone/acrylic tapes help improve comfort, reliability, and device performance.

📖 Read the blog: https://www.adhesiveapps.com/medical-device-and-wearable-tapes-selecting-the-right-adhesive-for-performance-comfort-and-reliability/

Attending ADLM 2026 in Anaheim? Our President/Owner, Petra Schaefer, and General Manager, Dan Jeffery, will be walking the show this week. We'd love to connect and discuss your next medical device application.

07/13/2026

Our team beat the heat with a visit from the Ice Cream Emergency Western MA truck because sometimes the best way to cool down is with a fully loaded sundae 🍨☀️

No tape required… just plenty of toppings, smiles, and a well-deserved break!

06/18/2026

Anaheim, we have… TAPE! 🚀🛰️

Our Space Tech Expo recap video is live!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to talk with us about tapes in space and how they support demanding aerospace applications.

Missed us at the show? Contact us today ➡️ [email protected] or (413) 527-7120

06/18/2026

We had a great time hosting MassMEP’s Innovation & Libations event!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the tour and conversation, and to MassMEP for bringing local manufacturers together. We’re proud to share our 50+ years of adhesive tape experience with such a great community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Innovation & Libations event in Western Massachusetts!

Thank you Adhesive Applications for welcoming fellow manufacturers into your facility for an engaging tour and for sharing insights from more than 50 years of experience in adhesive and tape solutions.

Also, we had a great time at New City Brewery and enjoyed the food, drinks, and conversations.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to seeing everyone at a future MassMEP event!

06/15/2026

Join us for the next MassMEP Innovation & Libations on Wednesday, June 17th from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm!

Adhesive Applications is excited to host this event in conjunction with New City Brewery. Stop by our facility to learn more about how tape is made, take a behind-the-scenes look at our process, and then enjoy a drink at the brewery afterward 🍻

We hope to see you there! Sign up today ➡ https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zqe5q4r

06/04/2026

Today is the final day of Space Tech Expo, and there’s still time to talk about one of space innovation’s most underrated essentials: tape!

From high-performance bonding to demanding aerospace applications, the right adhesive tape solution can make a big difference when conditions are anything but ordinary.

Stop by Booth 681 today to meet the team and learn more about tapes in space 🚀🛰️

06/03/2026

🚀 Day 1 at Space Tech Expo is here! 🛰️

We’re live in Anaheim, CA, and ready to talk all things tapes in space.

From demanding aerospace applications to materials built for extreme environments, our adhesive solutions are designed to help keep critical components secure when the stakes are sky-high.

Stop by Booth 681 to meet the team, ask questions, and see how the right tape can make a big impact beyond Earth.

05/28/2026

From high-temperature masking and powder coating to electronics, aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial bonding applications, silicone adhesive tapes are built for demanding environments where ordinary tapes fall short

Our silicone tape portfolio is designed to support a wide range of needs, including:

✅ High-temperature resistance
✅ Clean removal after masking applications
✅ Excellent chemical and moisture resistance
✅ Conformability for complex surfaces
✅ Reliable performance on low-surface-energy materials
✅ Specialty constructions for die-cutting, laminating, masking, bonding, and protection

Whether the challenge is protecting a component through a harsh process, bonding a difficult substrate, or creating a custom-engineered solution, our silicone tape offering provides the versatility to match the application.

Need a silicone tape solution for your next application? Let’s connect ➡️ [email protected] or (413) 527-7120