Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tapes
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Technical Overview
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) are non-reactive bonding materials that form an instant bond when slight pressure is applied, without the need for solvents, water, or heat to activate. The key characteristic of a PSA is the balance between viscous flow (wetting out the substrate) and elastic strength (holding the bond). PSA tapes encompass virtually all our product lines, categorized by the adhesive chemistry: Acrylic (best for shear, temperature, and UV), Rubber (best for tack, low-surface-energy LSE bonding), and Silicone (best for high temperature and silicone-containing substrates).
Performance is quantified by Peel Adhesion (resistance to peeling), Shear Strength (resistance to sliding/slipping), and Tack (instant grab). PSA tapes offer a clean, quick, and efficient alternative to traditional mechanical fasteners and liquid glues.
Why Choose Us
Differentiating Attributes
- Instant Curing/Bonding: PSA bonds immediately upon contact and pressure, eliminating the lengthy curing cycles required by liquid adhesives and speeding up assembly.
- Stress Distribution: By bonding across the entire surface area, PSA tapes distribute mechanical load and stress more uniformly than rivets or spot welds, enhancing fatigue resistance.
- Vibration and Shock Resistance: The viscoelastic nature of the adhesive helps dampen vibration and absorb sudden shock, contributing to the durability of the final product.
- Material Compatibility: Specialized PSA chemistries are available to bond successfully to a vast range of materials, including challenging low surface energy (LSE) plastics like PE and PP.
- Clean and User-Friendly: Application is generally clean, requiring no specialized ventilation or mixing, simplifying worker safety and production line logistics.
- Designed for Automation: PSA tapes, especially double-sided films on release liners, are ideal for high-precision, automated pick-and-place systems common in electronics manufacturing.
Core Features
Applications
- Gasketing and Sealing: Attaching foam or rubber seals to components for environmental protection (e.g., HVAC, appliances).
- Component Mounting: Fixing trim, bezels, nameplates, and electronic components to housings (e.g., double-sided films).
- Insulation Wrapping: Securing thermal and electrical insulation materials (e.g., aluminum foil tapes).
- Packaging and Bundling: Sealing cartons, strapping heavy items, and unitizing loads (e.g., BOPP, MOPP tapes).
- Temporary Holding: Securing parts during assembly, curing, or transport with clean-removal tapes.
Technical Specifications
Introduction
PSA tapes are the core of modern, high-speed assembly, offering versatile, instant bonding solutions that distribute stress effectively, enabling clean aesthetics and efficient manufacturing processes across all sectors.
Company Profile
Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Product Co., Ltd. is inherently a PSA specialist, integrating R&D, coating, and conversion of all major PSA chemistries (Acrylic, Rubber, Silicone). Our two decades of experience ensure we match the right adhesive to your specific material and environmental requirements.
We serve global manufacturing giants by providing consistent, high-performance adhesive tapes with certified quality (ISO, REACH, RoHS) and a focus on long-term reliability.
Usage Guide
| Property | Test Standard | Typical Value Range |
| Adhesive Chemistry | Internal Test Method | Acrylic, Synthetic Rubber, Silicone |
| Peel Adhesion (90°) | ASTM D3330 | 2 N/25mm – 40 N/25mm (Varies widely) |
| Static Shear Strength | ASTM D3654 | Varies by chemistry (from hours to 1000+ minutes) |
| Initial Tack (Rolling Ball) | ASTM D3121 | 1 cm – 20 cm |
| Service Temperature Range | Internal Thermal Test | -40°C to +260°C (Silicone dependent) |
About
Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Product Co., Ltd.
Our company was registered and established in Wuxi, Jiangsu in 2005, Wuxi Shixin Adhesive Tape Products Co., Ltd., mainly engaged in various adhesive tape products; We are Wholesale Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tapes Suppliers andChina ODM Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tapes Factory and Producer, after nearly 20 years of persistence and struggle, the company has grown vigorously and gradually expanded in scale. In 2018, we invested in a new factory in Suqian, Jiangsu, and established Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Products Co., Ltd.; At present, our company has become a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production and sales. The company has always firmly believed in the belief that "quality and reputation are the foundation of survival", continuously cultivating technical personnel, strengthening the development of new products, improving sales support, and striving to provide customers with better products and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: How long does a PSA bond take to reach maximum strength?
- A: While the bond is instant, most high-performance acrylic PSAs (e.g., VHB type) require 24 to 72 hours at room temperature (or less with heat activation) to reach maximum ultimate bond strength, as the adhesive fully wets and interlocks with the substrate.
- Q: Which PSA is best for high shear strength (resistance to sliding)?
- A: Cross-linked acrylic PSAs typically offer the highest static shear strength and hold heavy loads best under continuous stress or elevated temperatures.
- Q: Can PSA tapes be repositioned?
- A: Most permanent PSAs are not designed for repositioning. However, specialty low-tack, clean-removal PSAs are engineered to be momentarily repositionable for precise alignment before the final bond is set.
- Q: What is the primary cause of PSA failure?
- A: The most common causes are insufficient pressure during application, poor surface preparation (dust/oil contamination), or exposure to temperatures/solvents outside the tape's specified service limits.
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