Adhesives Research, Inc.
Glen Rock, PA 17327
PSA Foil Tape suits photovoltaic module applications.
With 1 oz tin-plated copper foil backing, 2.4 mil pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) foil tape ARcladÃ-® 90038 offers high electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance, and provides alternative to bus bar material used in thin-film PV modules. It features homogenous conductive adhesive technology that forms stable, conductive bonds to electrical contact points even under extreme...
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Adhesive targets in-vitro diagnostic devices.
ARcareÃ-® 92205 hydrophilic porous pressure-sensitive adhesive transmits fluids or gases while bonding filters and membranes within devices. Pores range from 200-500 microns in diameter and present 30%-50% porosity with finished film thickness of 2-8 mil. Offering stable pore structure of isolated channels in Z-axis direction, adhesive transfer film helps guide aqueous fluids evenly from...
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Muntin Tape adheres simulated divided light grilles.
Manufactured to consistent thickness, ARclad-® 90642 foam muntin tape incorporates adhesive that is customized to resist stress, fatigue, vibration, temperature cycling, moisture, UV, and cleaning solutions. Tape conforms to glass and muntin surfaces and requires no silane primer application. It resists thermal expansion and contraction of aluminum bars as well as relative humidity-induced...
Read More »Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives encapsulate OLEDs.
Dual-Stage Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive/UV technology employs transformable, 2-stage adhesive supplied in peel-and-stick, coated tape format. Once applied, in combination with barrier substrate, momentary exposure to UV light transforms adhesive into permanent bond, protecting against oxygen, moisture, and chemical damage. Optically clear, low-outgassing system is suited for display manufacturing...
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Double-Sided Tapes suit touch screen assembly applications.
ARcleanÃ-® 90178 and 90176 are 0.0035 and 0.005 in. thick non-corrosive tapes that provide perimeter spacer bonding in resistive touch screen and other similar electronic devices. They utilize electronically-clean, acrylic acid-free adhesive, and have low outgassing of VOCs. Tapes offer resistance to aging with ability to withstand temperature and humidity extremes. Both have polyester film...
Read More »Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes are electronically clean.
ARcleanÃ-® tapes, suited for HDD assembly applications, offer low-outgassing and are available with permanent or cleanly strippable properties for rework. Acrylic acid-free products have low VOCs and low extractable ions. Products include ARcleanÃ-® 8906 double-sided, 4-mil, clear, polyester film tape; ARcleanÃ-® 9019, 2-mil, thermally printable, white polyester film; ARcleanÃ-®...
Read More »Pressure-Sensitive Tape provides EMI shielding.
Supported by polyester release liner, ARcladÃ-® 90038 2.4-mil tape features electrically-conductive, acrylic-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive and 1 oz tin-plated, copper-foil backing that can be soldered and is resistant to corrosion and oxidation. Shielding effectiveness is from 95-80 dB in 1-18 GHz frequency range, making it suitable for cell phones, computers and peripherals, ground...
Read More »Pressure Sensitive Splicing Tape is heat-activated.
ARcladÃ-® 9009 self-wound, single-coated splicing tape resists extreme temperatures and certain chemical treatments. Heat is applied to splice at temperature range of 300 to 350Ã-
Read More »Tapes suit difficult splicing applications.
ARclad-® 9031 (black) and ARclad-® 516 (amber) are clear polyester films double-coated with aggressive pressure-sensitive adhesive. They adhere to surfaces such as silicone release papers, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, plastic and high-slip films, cloth, nonwovens, and specialty papers and boards. Tapes are conformable and provide quick-stick performance for splicing even when running...
Read More »Tapes suit hard disk drive applications.
ARcleanÃ-® 8971 ultra-low outgassing, acrylic acid-free bonding tape has permanent adhesive on one side and strippable adhesive on reverse side. ARcleanÃ-® 8988 acrylic acid-free, ultra-low outgassing bonding tape features 2 mil clear polyester film carrier. It is protected with dual non-silicone polyester film release liner system. ARcleanÃ-® 8921 non-silicone polyester film release...
Read More »Adhesives Research Promotes Brian Harkins to Research Scientist
GLEN ROCK, Pa. (January 31, 2011) - Adhesives Research, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives, tapes, specialty coatings, films, and laminates, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Harkins to research scientist. Harkins began his career at Adhesives Research in 2000 and collectively has eight years of service, most recently as the...
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PSA Foil Tape suits photovoltaic module applications.
With 1 oz tin-plated copper foil backing, 2.4 mil pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) foil tape ARcladÃ-® 90038 offers high electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance, and provides alternative to bus bar material used in thin-film PV modules. It features homogenous conductive adhesive technology that forms stable, conductive bonds to electrical contact points even under extreme...
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Adhesive targets in-vitro diagnostic devices.
ARcareÃ-® 92205 hydrophilic porous pressure-sensitive adhesive transmits fluids or gases while bonding filters and membranes within devices. Pores range from 200-500 microns in diameter and present 30%-50% porosity with finished film thickness of 2-8 mil. Offering stable pore structure of isolated channels in Z-axis direction, adhesive transfer film helps guide aqueous fluids evenly from...
Read More »Adhesives Research Promotes Kim Weigle to Vice President of Manufacturing
GLEN ROCK, Pa. (February 15, 2008) - Adhesives Research, Inc., a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives, tapes, specialty coatings, films, and laminates, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Weigle to Vice President of Manufacturing. As Vice President of Manufacturing, Weigle is responsible for the manufacturing operations for the...
Read More »Bill Stratton, Adhesives Research, to Chair Economics Committee
William M. Stratton, III is the Vice President and Director of Lean Six Sigma for Adhesives Research, Inc., responsible for leading the Company's corporate wide continuous improvement initiatives. Adhesives Research designs, develops and manufactures a full range of specialty pressure-sensitive, adhesive-coated products for the electronics, healthcare, pharmaceutical, automotive, appliance, pulp...
Read More »Adhesives Research, Inc. Announces Opening of Representative Office in Shanghai, China
GLEN ROCK, Pa. (February 15, 2007) - As part of an ongoing commitment to support the company's growing number of electronics customers in Asia, Adhesives Research, Inc., a global developer and manufacturer of custom pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, coatings, specialty films and laminates, announces the opening of a new representative office in Shanghai, China. The Shanghai office will enable...
Read More »Adhesives Research, Inc. Promotes Geoff Bennett to President
GLEN ROCK, Pa. (January 18, 2007) - Adhesives Research, Inc., a leading independent developer and manufacturer of high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives, tapes, specialty coatings, films, and laminates, has promoted Geoff Bennett to the position of president, effective January 1, 2007. Bennett succeeds KÃ-¤ren M. Olson, who served as president and CEO of Adhesives Research for more...
Read More »Adhesives Research Hires New Engineered Tapes Market Manager, ARcare-® Division
GLEN ROCK, Pa. (September 19, 2006) - Adhesives Research, Inc., a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives, tapes, specialty coatings, films, and laminates, is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Deck as Engineered Tapes Market Manager, ARcareÃ-® Division. Deck comes to Adhesives Research from Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he worked as a...
Read More »ARx(TM) Division of Adhesives Research Hires Quality Director and Quality Systems Manager
GLEN ROCK, Pa. (August 28, 2006) - ARx(TM) , LLC, a subsidiary of Adhesives Research, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives, tapes, specialty coatings, films, and laminates, is pleased to announce the hiring of Richard Tumbusch as Quality Director and Michael Stanley as Quality Systems Manager. Richard Tumbusch comes to Adhesives Research...
Read More »Adhesives Research Breaks Ground on New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility
AR and Novartis Partner to Bring Active Thin Films to Consumers GLEN ROCK, Pa. (May 19, 2006) - On Friday, April 21, 2006, the ARx(TM) division of Adhesives Research, Inc., broke ground on a new 25,000 square-foot facility to manufacture active pharmaceutical products. The addition of this new stand-alone facility will further expand the company's manufacturing capacity and laboratory space to...
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