Die-Cut Tapes and Adhesives
Marian offers a variety of die-cut industrial tapes and adhesives. The use of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes is growing rapidly in the industrial manufacturing market. The advantages of using tapes are clear: they are lightweight, clean, and safe. Individual components can be bonded accurately and efficiently.
The experts at Marian will work closely with you to select the best PSA for your application. With advanced laminating capabilities, Marian can also combine tapes with other thin, flexible materials to meet the specific form and function required for your application. Our expertise in die cutting industrial tapes and adhesives combined with our strong relationships with industry-leading material suppliers like 3M, tesa®, Polymer Science, Nitto, Saint-Gobain, and Avery Dennison further set us apart as one of the best converters in the industry.
We stock a large variety of tapes and adhesive materials. This allows us to reduce lead times while providing rapid material samples and prototypes. Contact us today to discuss your die-cut industrial tapes and adhesives needs.
Die-Cut Tape Applications
- Permanent bond
- Temporary bond
- Gap filler
- Barrier
- Sealing
- Vibration absorption
- Medical/skin contact
- Conductive – electrical and thermal
- Insulating
- Optically clear adhesives (OCA)
- Light blocking
- Surface protection
- Paint masking
- Packaging
- Product enhancing
- Assembly/manufacturing aid
Acrylic Foam Tapes
– 3M™ VHB™
– 3M™ DC2008
– 3M™ DC2011
– 3M™ PT1100
– tesa® ACXplus
Transfer Tapes
– 3M™ 467
– 3M™ 927
– Adchem 728
Double Coated Tapes
– 3M™ 9415
– 3M™ 9425
– tesa® 4959
– tesa® 4965
– tesa® 62855/56
– Adchem 254
Re-Closable Fasteners
– 3M™ Dual Lock™
– VELCRO® hook and loop
3M TAPES AND MATERIALS
Marian converts and stocks many 3M materials. Some materials include:
- 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes
- 3M™ Double Coated Tapes
- 3M™ Double Coated Foam Tapes
- 3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive
- 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
- 3M™ Automotive Bonding Tape
- 3M™ Thermally Conductive Tapes
- 3M™ Single Coated Tapes
- 3M™ Flame Barrier FRB Series
OPTICALLY CLEAR ADHESIVES (OCA)
- Highly transparent, low haze, and UV resistant materials
- Material options for rigid to flexible substrates and rigid to rigid substrates
- Marian has the unique process to create top and bottom tabs
- Clean room processing available
- Common Materials: 3M™ OCA, tesa® OCA
ACRYLIC FOAM TAPES
- High-strength, double-sided tapes
- Used to bond dissimilar materials.
- Easy application
- Bond strength increases over time.
- Common Materials: 3M™ VHB™ and tesa® ACXplus
FAQs About Die-Cut Adhesive Tapes
How does a die-cut industrial tape improve product design?
Die-cut components with laminated adhesive provide a mess-free design while also offering efficient, safe, and time saving assembly.
As part of our focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Marian manufactures custom die-cut components containing tapes and adhesives and adds assembly aids like pull-tabs and extended liners that help improve part handling and final assembly.
We also work closely with engineering teams to determine what the best format to receive your components with die-cut industrial tape is including: parts kiss-cut on rolls, individualized on pads, packed loose, etc.
What is the difference between transfer tapes, single coated tapes, and double coated tapes?
Adhesive tapes are available in three main constructions: transfer tapes, single-coated tapes, and double-coated tapes.
A double-coated tape is made of a single carrier material that has adhesive on either side. A double-coated tape can use the same PSA on each side of the carrier or have two different PSAs on each side of the carrier.
A single-coated tape has a single adhesive on one side of the carrier.
A transfer tape does not have a carrier and relies on the adhesive’s strength for performance.
Can you combine tapes with other materials for my specific application?
One of Marian’s core competencies is manufacturing multi-layer custom components made using multiple different materials. Most Marian components consist of at least one material laminated with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA).
Common materials used in Marian custom components includes foams, silicones, foils, tapes, filters, meshes, EMI/RFI shielding and grounding, thermal management materials, and more.
What is an Optically Clear Adhesive (OCA)?
Optically clear adhesives, also known as OCAs, are adhesive materials that are designed to offer maximum optical clarity. These materials are typically processed and handled in a clearnroom environment to ensure they are free from any dust or debris.
OCAs are used in applications where visual clarity is imperative. You can find COAs used in electronic display applications like consumer electronics (phones, tablets, etc.), electronic displays including touch panels for automotive, appliance, avionics/military, and OLED displays.
Can you help me select the right tape for my product?
Yes, part of Marian’s processes includes working with customers to learn about and understand their application, the environment it will be used, and what conditions it will encounter to help make material suggestions. Once all the important questions have been answered, a Sales Engineer will suggest materials with the appropriate characteristics, price, and availability.
