With so many options adhesive options available nowadays, one can easily find the right choice to use in an application. Strong double sided tape is one of the many choices currently available in the online market. It is basically, a pressure-sensitive tape coated with glue on both sides to stick two substrates together, mostly in a way unnoticeable in the end product as it’s applied to the objects instead of overlaying them.
The glue in strong double sided tape is made of an elastomer, which is combined with a tackifier, either in liquid or solid shape. Adhesives modified using tackifier are very sticky on nature, favoring strong and durable results and yet remain resilient against light and moisture if devised rightly. The right choice of adhesive and support material defines the adhesion of the final product. Many strong double sided tapes are manufactured from PVC or polyesters or other heavy material so that the glue will remain in the place.
Unlike glues or epoxies, these tapes don’t require solvents, water or other substances to stick, which is a good trait as these substances can hamper the adhesiveness of the tapes. Besides strong double sided tape’s ease of use, durable and strong hold, they are cost effective in the long term. At times, these tapes don’t need any replacement and neither do they require supporting components and nor do they need to be reapplied. Though these tapes can’ be used in some applications with sharp surfaces, they can be used in many predicaments.