Tapes & Adhesives

Adhesive Tape Converter

Industrial tapes and adhesives are essential components in an extensive range of manufacturing processes. High-quality tapes are versatile and flexible solutions for various applications, from masking and insulating to material bonding and surface protection. Premium-grade adhesives provide solid bonds for assembling components, laminating layers, sealing gaps, creating gaskets and forming structural connections.

These materials significantly improve manufacturing efficiency by enabling automation, reducing assembly time and enhancing product quality. As a 3M Preferred Converter, Advantage Converting has access to a comprehensive selection of tapes and adhesives to meet your conversion needs. Our team has unparalleled knowledge and experience in helping customers choose the most effective solutions across each manufacturing stage.

Selecting the Most Practical Tapes and Medical-Grade Adhesives for Your Application

Choosing tapes and adhesives for manufacturing processes involves multiple factors. Engineers must consider the intended application, material types and structural properties to ensure compatibility and long-term durability. Elements like temperature, moisture and chemical exposure are crucial in selecting tapes and adhesives that can withstand demanding operating conditions.

Additionally, the required strength of the bond or seal, flexibility, curing time and ease of application are critical considerations. Cost-effectiveness, regulatory compliance with industry standards and safety requirements also play a significant role in choosing the most effective solutions.

Industry Applications

Products across various industries heavily rely on tapes and adhesives during their manufacturing processes, including:

Medical

Advantage Converting uses specialized tapes and adhesives tailored for the medical industry, including various products from 3M. These materials include medical-grade tapes and skin-sensitive adhesives for wound dressings, surgical drapes, medical device assembly and skin attachment devices.

Green Energy

Solutions for green energy manufacturing include tapes for bonding solar panels and thermal management products for heat dissipation in electrical components. Adhesives designed for lightweight bonding applications in electric vehicle assembly contribute to improved energy efficiency and reduced emissions.

Aerospace

Tapes and adhesives for aerospace applications include high-strength structural adhesives for bonding composite materials in aircraft structures, providing lightweight yet durable connections. Specialty tapes for sealing joints, gaskets and insulation play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of aerospace components.

Electronics

Solutions in consumer electronics include double-sided tapes for bonding screens, circuit boards and casings in smartphones, tablets and laptops. Clear adhesives are ideal for display bonding, while EMI/RFI shielding tapes protect against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.

Our Manufacturing Capabilities

Advantage Converting utilizes various manufacturing processes for tape and adhesive assembly and conversion. Examples include:

Die-cutting

Die-cutting is essential for creating custom shapes and sizes of tapes and adhesives to fit specific applications, enabling precise and efficient bonding or sealing in manufacturing and secondary assembly processes.

Slitting and rewinding

Slitting and rewinding help convert tapes and adhesives into various widths and lengths, optimizing material usage and ensuring compatibility with different production requirements.

Laminating

Laminating bonds multiple layers of tapes and adhesives to create composite structures with specific properties such as strength, flexibility or insulation, enhancing product performance.

Clean room manufacturing

Clean room manufacturing ensures tapes and adhesives are applied to materials and components in controlled environments free from contaminants.

Your Trusted Adhesive Film and Tape Converter

Discover how Advantage Converting can elevate manufacturing quality and product performance with innovative tape and adhesive solutions. Contact us online today with questions or to request a quote for your unique conversion needs.