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4 Key Factors to Consider When Determining the Suitability of a Tape Product for the Application

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice to the tape industry, been entering or processing orders for some time or an experienced veteran selling adhesives for years; there’s always more to learn about the applications in which tape is being used. The Pro Tapes® Solutions Team is here to assist you through the process of selecting the right tape product for your adhesive needs. Time, temperature, conditions and surface are four factors to consider when determining the suitability of a tape product for the application. Continue reading →

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Dorm Hacks on hacks, on hacks using, tape, tape, & more tape

Crafters Corner, Double-sided Tape, How Tos, Tape Application, Tape Tips
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Who doesn’t love a good hack? Not only are these hacks awesome but they also really work!

Hack 1: Fix a Carpet

Ever had a carpet, or area rug that would just slip and slide no matter what? Get some UGlu®, apply it to the corners of your carpet or area rug and stick to floor…viola! No more slipping and sliding!

Hack 2: Quiet Drawers

Loud roommates? Or are you the loud one? “oops”
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Watch a professional framer use Pro Tapes® adhesives to frame with fillets

ATG Tape, Double-sided Tape, Framing, How Tos, Tape Application

Recently, Pro Tapes® commissioned a local shop to frame some of our corporate collection. In the process, we wanted to get a closer look at how our tapes are used by framers. This is the first of four pieces we framed to profile on our blog, it’s a print advertisement, a single page mounted and framed with chrome fillets. Continue reading →

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Don’t use just ANY tape on your artwork

School & Library, SRA Technology, Tape Application

In Chemistry class in school we are taught that the pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. Vinegar is acidic while ammonia is basic. Pure water is neutral, neither acidic nor basic.

What does this have to do with adhesive tape? The acid in the composition of the adhesive can migrate to your precious artwork, your beautiful scrapbook projects or photos. Tapes that are not pH Neutral will most certainly cause imperfections to your work especially over time.

Using the highly versatile white Pro® Artist Tape for hinging artwork, scrapbooking or photo projects can help to preserve them a lot longer; Continue reading →

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Step by Step Instructions on How to Load the Pro ATG HD Dispenser

ATG Tape, Crafters Corner, How Tos, School & Library, Tape Application

ATG Tape is an adhesive transfer tape where the adhesive is “reverse wound” meaning the adhesive is wound on the outside of the roll, ideal for use in an adhesive transfer gun where the tape is threaded around the roller at the nose of the gun adhesive side out.

To operate the ATG gun you squeeze the trigger, Continue reading →

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Tips for choosing the right adhesive tape for your application

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Pro 5110G EHB (Extreme High Bond) is a modified acrylic foam adhesive tape.

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Did you know that some double-sided tapes are stronger than rivets, screws and glues? That’s right, STRONGER! However, each application has its own requirements and therefore you wouldn’t use the same tape to seal a box. How do you know which tape is right for your task at hand?

Some factors that drive the decision are:

  • What is being bound with the tape?
  • Will the tape be exposed to outdoor elements?
  • How permanent does the bond need to be?
  • Should the tape be highly visible or blend in?

Each tape has its strengths and weaknesses. Here are a few tips to consider when you’re not sure which tape best suits your application. Continue reading →