Testing Laboratory
Laboratory testing helps evaluate, compare, and validate adhesive solutions before implementation in production.
Every application presents different bonding requirements, materials, and operating conditions. Laboratory testing provides objective data to evaluate material compatibility, compare adhesive solutions, and verify performance before implementation in production.
Testing helps identify the most appropriate solution for each application, whether comparing multiple materials, evaluating difficult-to-bond substrates, or validating performance under specific manufacturing conditions. The goal is to support informed technical decisions before production.
How Laboratory Testing Supports Material Selection
1. Validate Material Performance
Testing provides objective data to evaluate how different tape constructions perform under specific application conditions.
2. Compare Material Options
Testing helps compare multiple tape options using measurable performance data rather than assumptions.
3. Evaluate Application Compatibility
Different substrates and operating conditions can affect adhesion. Testing helps evaluate material compatibility before production.
4. Support Technical Decisions
Laboratory results provide objective information that supports material selection and application evaluation.
5. Reduce Implementation Risk
Validating materials before production helps identify potential performance issues early in the evaluation process.
Laboratory Testing Methods
Our laboratory performs a range of standardized tests to evaluate adhesive materials and bonded assemblies. Each test measures different performance characteristics that help compare materials, validate applications, and support material selection.
Peel Adhesion Test
Measures the force required to remove a pressure-sensitive tape from a substrate under controlled conditions. Peel testing evaluates adhesion performance on a variety of surfaces, including metals, plastics, and glass.
Used to compare tape performance, evaluate substrate compatibility, and verify adhesion for specific applications.
Loop Tack Test
Measures the initial tack of a pressure-sensitive tape immediately after contact with a surface. The test evaluates how quickly the tape develops an initial bond.
Used to compare the initial bonding characteristics of pressure-sensitive tapes for applications requiring immediate adhesion.
Static Shear Test
Measures a tape’s ability to maintain a bonded assembly while supporting a constant load over time. Testing can also be performed under different temperature and humidity conditions.
Used to evaluate long-term holding power, compare tape performance under sustained loads, and assess resistance to environmental conditions.
Tensile Test
Measures the tensile strength and elongation properties of pressure-sensitive tapes under controlled loading conditions. The test evaluates the tape’s mechanical behavior as force is applied until failure.
Used to compare tape constructions, evaluate mechanical performance, and support material selection for specific applications.
Lap Shear Test
Measures the force required to break a bonded joint subjected to shear loading. The test evaluates the shear strength of a tape bond between two substrates under controlled conditions.
Used to compare bond strength across different substrate combinations and evaluate tape performance for demanding bonding applications.
Need Help Selecting the Right Tape?
Every application presents different bonding requirements. We can help evaluate your application and determine whether laboratory testing can support material selection before production.