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Closed-Cell vs. Open-Cell Foam

Which Foam Design is Best for Your Application? Foam tapes, with or without adhesives, serve as essential gap fillers, providing damping, sealing, and protective properties in industries such as automotive, construction, aerospace, and transportation. While foam might appear straightforward, its variations—open-cell, closed-cell, and micro-cellular—offer distinct characteristics that significantly impact their performance. At a glance, open-cell … Read more

What is UL Certification and Why is it Important?

Growing energy demands, aging electrical systems, grid modernization, and the drive for improved energy efficiency are putting significant strain on today’s electrical infrastructure. The modernization of transformers and electric motors is driving increased demand for electrical insulation tapes. These critical components require insulating pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes engineered to meet specific thermal, dielectric, mechanical, and chemical … Read more

Cobots, Robots, and Automation: Enhancing Assembly, Processes, and Costs

Enhance Your Robots’ Performance with the Right Tape for Superior Productivity and Quality Industry 4.0 and automation have revolutionized manufacturing across various sectors. While traditional craftsmanship is making a comeback in some areas, automation continues to expand globally due to the numerous advantages it offers. When thinking of robots and automated assembly, materials like metal, … Read more

Advancing Mass Transportation with Specialized Carpet Tapes

Transforming Transportation with Sustainable Solutions Transportation is undergoing significant changes, shifting from combustion to sustainable solutions. With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and new mobility concepts for urban and mass transport in trains, airplanes, buses, and ships, innovation in these areas is accelerating. All modes of transportation—EVs, airplanes, trains, buses, and marine vessels—share key … Read more

Parker Chomerics – CHO-MASK II

Conductive Foil Tape with Peel-Off Mask for Cabinet Painting Operations The CHO-MASK® II family of EMI foil tapes includes both Standard Temp (ST) and High Temp (HT) versions designed to provide a conductive, non-corroding surface on painted metal electronic enclosures. These tapes feature a recessed polyester paint masking film over a layer of 1 oz. … Read more

Which Bonding Tape Sticks Best? A Comparison of Acrylic, Polyurethane, and Polyethylene Bonding Tapes

When searching for the right adhesive for your application, it is crucial to ensure optimal performance and durability. Today we’ll be comparing the different characteristics of three popular types of bonding tapes; Acrylic (Norbond A7300), Polyurethane (Norbond V2845), and Polyethylene (Norbond T333). Through a series of internal 90-degree peel adhesion tests, we are able to … Read more

Norbond F500 Series Tapes: Elevating Your Automotive Bonding Solutions

At Matrix, we are proud to be Canada’s leading authorized distributor of Saint-Gobain Norbond F500 Series Tapes. We believe in providing the best quality transportation tape materials for our customers, and this product is one of many that help us do so. Let’s explore some of the key reasons why the Norbond F500 Series Tapes … Read more