Adchem Issues Bonding Study on Adhesive Tape Systems Produced by BRP

RIVERHEAD, NY -- Adchem Corporation, a major supplier of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes for the automotive and industrial markets, has issued a bonding study on adhesive tape systems for compounds of rubber materials manufactured by BRP. The study of BRP products included Buna "N", Neoprene, VITON rubber sheet, EPDM Nylon inserted Neoprene products at varying durometer levels.

The bonding study was conducted at both room temperature and after aging at elevated temperatures. Adchems study shows a variety of PSAs in varying constructions and adhesive formulations presenting viable bonding solutions for components using these materials. The study of 9 different adhesive syatems demonstrates the importance of matching the correct pressure-sensitive product to specific grades of similar materials. The study also demonstrates the importance of aging and its effect on performance after 3 days at modest temperature exposures.

This most recent study shows a variety of Adchems high-performance PSAs including double-sided and unsupported tape constructions in several adhesive formulations offering viable solutions for components using the materials manufactured by BRP. All Adchems double-sided, single-coated and unsupported adhesive tape systems are REACH compliant. The companys products are supported by advanced engineering capabilities guiding engineers to over 200 products meeting the most demanding industrial and consumer applications.

About Adchem Corporation

Adchem Corporation engineers and manufactures pressure-sensitive adhesive tape systems, including double-sided papers, films, tissues, foams and fabrics; transfer tapes; one-side coated products and other custom-coated specialty products.. The company, founded in 1965, is headquartered in a 200,000 square foot facility which includes its ISO 9001-2008 certified research and development facilities in Riverhead, NY. Product development and production are supported by A2LA ISO 17025 accredited tests. Adchem recently announced its certification under the newly established Responsible Tape Manufacturer (RTM) program of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC).