ADHESIVES & ADHESIVE APPLICATIONS Customer environments
For POS applications which are either temporary or where the materials may need to be moved around without damaging them, such as exhibition stands or mobile display units, a variety of temporary fixing solutions are available. These usually take the form of two-part ‘hook and loop’ products on the reverse side of an adhesive tape that is attached to the back of the product to be fixed. Dual Lock fasteners from 3M, for example, use hundreds of mushroom-shaped stems that interlock when pushed together to create remarkable strength. The durability of the design allows the fasteners to be opened and closed hundreds of times and still retain the same strength. Special low profile versions are also available. Their low engagement width means this product type can be applied to a
3M: Display stand
whole range of fittings and allows specifiers to do away with unsightly and often cumbersome mechanical fasteners. They are ideal for materials where a durable, yet temporary bond is required.
This type of technology is also ideal for temporarily affixing smaller POS items such as leaflet dispensers to vertical surfaces including counters and walls. Clear acrylic tapes can fulfil a similar role where aesthetic considerations are key.
Meanwhile, cosmetics displays, which typically consist of multiple layers with spaces for products, mirrors and graphics and where aesthetics are paramount, are suited to the use of multi- purpose double coated tapes of up to 0.2mm in thickness and also foam tapes, which are thicker and so more visible but do offer greater flexibility.
The decision on what adhesive products to use will depend on the strength and duration of bond required, the substrates involved, and where and by whom the product is to be used. Consulting an expert manufacturer on the application will help ensure the correct decision is made.
3M: T:+44 (0) 1344 858493 E:
bondingsolutions.uk@
mmm.com
Industrial Chemical Solutions
SHIELD Anti-Stick Cream
Prevent unwanted deposits of all types of glues, resins and lacquers on all manufacturing machinery
• Does not contain sillicones
• Cheaper than alternative products on the market
• Compatible with finishes, lacquers, veneers & laminate surfaces
Agents/Distributors required
FOXVALE LTD The Boiler House, Whiterose Mill, Holdsworth Road, Holmfield, Halifax HX3 6SN Tel: 01422 240138
Fax: 01422 241168 Website:
www.convertermag.co.uk Converter March 2011 13
„High Precision “
Rolls
• Mixing- and Calender Rolls • Heating and Chill Rolls • Polishing Rolls • Coating- and Metering Rolls • CFRP-Rolls Type Kolibri • Refurbishment and Repair of Rolls
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36