Adhesive tape solutions for abrasives and polishing pads

Many industries have applications that use abrasive pads laminated with tapes to specialized tools. These include automotive, building and construction, electronics, manufacturing, microprocessing, optical and transportation.

The adhesive tapes used in these products often need to provide dual functionality.

On one hand, they need to hold the abrasive material securely on the tool. This requires the adhesive to withstand not only high rotational forces and pressure, but also be resistant to water, dust, debris and other contaminants during the processing cycle.

On the other hand, they should be easy to clean and remove. This helps the operator move quickly and efficiently between tasks with minimum effort spent on changing the tapes.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes’ constructions provide this dual functionality. Our adhesives for abrasives applications are engineered to provide both a secure bond and easy removability. 

Our optical tapes can be found throughout the lens manufacturing and finishing process.

Optical lens grinding
Lens saver tapes are applied manually to the convex side of a lens providing a protective film for the surface during grinding. Our adhesive tapes bond securely and peel cleanly and easily from the lens after de-blocking.

Lens polishing and smoothing
Double-sided- film mounting tapes can be die cut and laminated onto polishing materials such as sandpaper and felt. They mount securely, with no flagging or lifting, and peel easily and cleanly when the process is finished.

Lens edging and finishing
Double-sided-foam mounting tapes with Avery Dennison adhesives can be die cut into circles or tabs for attachment to an optician’s polishing router. The adhesives provide a secure bond, and allow the tape to peel easily and cleanly after use, with the foams performing reliably, without distortion, even under the high torque and stress of the tool.