Varied applications with a common requirement
Tapes that are removable and/or repositionable are being specified for a variety of applications: graphics films, flexographic plate mounting, credit card activation stickers, point-of-purchase displays, window decals, removable/changeable advertisements, book/pamphlet inserts, temporary hold for transportation of protective packaging such as foam and corrugated, reclosable bags and envelopes, and temporary positioning of foam gaskets.
What these applications have in common is the need for the user to easily reposition the tape during its initial application, or remove it entirely—with no adhesive residue—after a certain period of time. Adhesives that can effectively do this allow the user to work more efficiently, reduce cleanup labor, and in some cases avoid extra equipment maintenance.