Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA’s) are commonly used in conjunction with adhesive backed gaskets and seals. Whether the purpose is to form a structural bond, act as a manufacturing aid, or improve the sealing performance of an irregular surface, choosing the best adhesive system for an application is important. PSA’s are the most common adhesive types for gaskets. Typically supplied on the gasket, the assembler then removes a release liner to press-fit the gasket in place.

Key considerations when selecting a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive:

• Adhesion Properties – What is the gasket adhering to? Metal? Plastic?
• Temperature Capabilities – What temperature range is required?
• Chemical Compatibility – Will the adhesive be exposed to any chemicals?
• Dimensional Stability – Do you need to eliminate stretching for assembly?
• Weather Resistance – Will the adhesive be exposed to outdoor elements?
• Special Properties – Does the adhesive need to be electrically/thermally conductive, flame retardant?

PSA’s typically come in the following formulations:

• Acrylic Based – Adheres well to most gasketing materials and surfaces while offering a good operating temperature range (-50°F/-46ºC to +350°F/+177ºC intermittent)
• Silicone Based – Adheres well to silicone elastomers and fair to other surfaces. Silicone adhesives offer the widest operating temperature range, (-80°F/-62ºC to +450°F/+232ºC) but are also the highest cost.
• Rubber Based – For general use applications, typically lower performance and lower cost. Typical intermittent operating temperature range of (+50°F/10ºC to +150°F/10ºC).

 

Common Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Offered by SRP:

• 3M^™ 200MP – 467MP, 468MP, 9495MP, 9492MP, 9667MP
• 3M^™ 300MP – 9775WL, 9690, 9832
• 3M^™ 300 – 9472
• 3M^™ 300LSE Series – 9471LE, 9472LE, 9490LE, 9653LE, 9672LE
• 3M^™ L1+DCP
• 3M^™ Double Coated Tape 9741M
• 3M^™ Adhesive Transfer Tape F9465PC, 9460PC, 97053
• 3M^™ Electrically Conductive – 9713, 9719
• 3M^™ VHB^™ F9469PC
• Adchem – 256M, 5944M
• Avery – EZ-8, 8302, FASTAPE D
• Flexcon DLC503
• Sekisui 5782
• Nitto 500

At SRP, everything we manufacture is custom for each and every order. There are countless combinations of adhesive and gasket materials that can be made to create the ideal solution to any application. For more information please call us at 847-593-5630 or email to sales@srpco.com.

SRP Zhuhai has been focusing their efforts on promoting the company to the local Asian market. Considering the number of people that are connected to the web in China, the decision to invest in digital marketing was something that was necessary in order to take the company to the next level.

Total internet users in China has been significantly increasing every year since 2006. In 2018, over 57% of the population were actively using the internet, with the number of users exceeding 800 million. To compare, the United States has an estimated 300 million internet users.

Our goal is to promote additional visibility for our China facility and open up new markets and opportunities,” says Frank Marino, SRP’s Global Account Executive. “We plan to highlight our current products and services and use our new well-focused online image to promote new materials and converting capabilities as they become available.”

SRP Zhuhai’s marketing efforts are based around a new website designed to provide potential customers with an experience that will allow them to make quick, educated decisions. Once decisions are made, users are able to contact the company directly via inquiry forms, phone, email and instant messaging apps WeChat and Tencent QQ.

Of the 800 million internet users in China, 98% of those users are using mobile. SRP Zhuhai’s new website is fully responsive, meaning the site is mobile friendly for all cellular and tablet devices. In a fast-paced country, having mobile apps WeChat and QQ integrated on the website offers users the ability to start an immediate conversation with the company.

The digital marketing plan was all made possible by marketing agency Market Me China located in the UK. “We simply could not have implemented the plan without the expertise of Market Me China,” says Nick Gualano, SRP’s Marketing Manager. “They really streamlined the whole process and made sure everything was completed on time and within budget.”

SRP Zhuhai was established in 2006 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Rubber Products Co. (SRP), operating under an ISO 9001-2015 quality certification. The manufacturing facility is staffed by an established local management team offering a decade of in-country experience in the converter markets industry.

Visit www.srpco.com.cn for more information regarding the custom products and services offered by SRP Zhuhai.

Foam Expo is free to attend!

Next month SRP will travel to Novi, Michigan to attend the Foam Expo for the third consecutive year. The show will take place at the Suburban Collection Showplace from March 26-28.

Foam Expo is North America’s dedicated free-to-attend exhibition and conference for the technical foam industry. The exhibition will unite manufacturers and buyers of technical foam materials, products and services and will serve the entire foam manufacturing industry, including raw materials, chemicals, manufacture and process equipment and all associated services over three unmissable days.

SRP provides custom fabrication and die-cutting solutions to customers from a variety of industries, supplying custom foam components for numerous applications. We will be showcasing our ability to convert high quality foam strips, gaskets and seals from materials such as PORON® Polyurethane, BISCO® Silicone, and open and closed cell foams

If you plan to attend, stop by booth #522 to ask our sales representatives any questions you may have.

Venue Address

Halls A, B & C, Suburban Collection Showplace,
46100 Grand River Ave.
Novi, MI 48374, USA

Show Hours

Tuesday, March 26 – 9:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday, March 27 – 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday, March 28 – 9:30am – 3:00pm

For more information about the show, you can visit http://www.foam-expo.com/

SRP is excited to announce that we will be returning to exhibit at the Design-2-Part show in Schaumburg, Illinois on May 9^th and 10^th at the Schaumburg Convention Center.

For over 40 years, Design-2-Part Shows has connected the finest American job shops and manufacturers face-to-face with OEM engineers, management and buyers who need their expertise and services to solve their manufacturing challenges.

The D2P show is a great opportunity for SRP to get in front of manufacturing companies from the Chicagoland and Midwest area. Most recently, we have been focusing our marketing and sales efforts on companies who are designing and manufacturing products nearby. Elk Grove Village has gone through great lengths to bring manufacturing back to the area, and SRP is very pleased with their efforts.

The Midwest area is heavily occupied by manufacturing companies seeking out custom gasket fabrication and die-cutting services”, says Eric Schmid, Sales Engineer at SRP. He continues, “the Design-2-Part show allows us to be face-to-face with the engineers and buyers from many of these companies to showcase what we have to offer.”

Building a relationship with our customers is a priority, and we feel that meeting face-to-face is a big first step in the right direction. If you are planning to attend the show, SRP will be in booth #316. Come on by and ask us how we can assist you on your next custom die-cut project.

For more information about the show, you can check out the show’s homepage.

SRP is excited to announce we will be heading back to the 2^nd annual Foam Expo show in the ever so beautiful Novi, Michigan. The show will take place from March 6^th – 8^th at the Suburban Collection Showplace. This is our first trade show of the year, and we are very much looking forward to exhibiting!

For those who don’t know, the Foam Expo is North America’s first free-to-attend exhibition and conference for the technical foam industry. The exhibition will unite manufacturers and buyers of technical foam materials, products and services and will serve the entire foam manufacturing industry. This includes raw materials, chemicals, manufacture and process equipment and all associated services including custom fabrication and die-cutting.

Most of what we convert here at SRP deals with various types of foams in varying densities, thicknesses, and specifications. We work with them all and we can provide custom lamination and die-cutting services for customers in need of foam fabricated parts and components such as gaskets, cushions, and seals for a variety of applications. The Foam Expo allows us to show individuals all the capabilities we have to offer, and why they are a major competitive advantage when it comes to efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

One of the finest aspects of this show is that a lot of our major suppliers are in attendance and exhibiting. This gives us the perfect opportunity to get in front of all of them and see what they are rolling out or will be developing in the near future. Not only that, it’s also a really great way to catch up with a lot of familiar faces, and also meet some new ones!

If you are planning to attend the show, SRP will be in booth #321. Don’t be shy, just drop on by. For more information about the show, visit the official Foam Expo website.

Elk Grove Village, Illinois: SRP is pleased to announce the company has launched a new website. SRP focuses on custom fabrication and die cutting of a wide variety of non-metallic materials for various companies, markets, and applications.

The updated website features a new, improved look that will be more user-friendly for increased navigation, and will provide a wealth of useful information. With updated and added content, there is more information about new markets, materials, products, and applications, along with a page dedicated to case studies for an in-depth look at some of the many projects we have taken on.

One feature designed to help SRP meet customers’ needs more effectively is updated CTA’s that will allow for visitor inquiries to be answered quickly and more efficiently. Visitors will also have the ability to attach a drawing or file so SRP’s team of engineers have the information they need to answer any questions or prepare estimates for potential customers.

Offering a wide array of products and services, SRP has more than 65 years of experience offering customers high-quality custom parts and components. Their capabilities allow them to fashion materials into predefined sizes and shapes based on customer’s wants and needs. The company offers services to manufacture products such as custom gaskets, insulators and isolators, weather-stripping, and more for various applications including: gasketing, sealing, shielding, cushioning, insulating, filtering, shock absorption, vibration dampening and many more.

For more information about the company and their services, visit SRP or call 1-800-333-6322.

SRP has been converting foam into gaskets, seals, strips, and pads for customers in a variety of industries for many years. Foam gaskets are perfect for applications where things like cushioning and sealing is a necessity.

What Is Foam?

Foam is a material that is primarily manufactured in rolls or sheets. During the manufacturing process, the material gets filled with tiny air pockets that give the material its unique properties. Foam can cushion, seal, insulate, and shield a wide range of surfaces and products. It also absorbs shock, vibration, and can resist extreme temperatures.

What Can Foam Do?

Depending on the type of foam, these products can be used to protect against both the indoor and outdoor environments such as rain, dust, ozone and sunlight. Foam can be used in extreme temperatures, and can also be used when dealing with oil, gasoline, alkalis, and solvents.
Custom foam gasket products can be die-cut and supplied per customer specifications. We will work with you to develop the perfect solutions to any application issue.

SRP has worked with numerous types of foam products over the years. We commonly convert foam materials such as; Cellular Urethane, Open Cell Polyurethane, Cross-Linked Polyethylene, Crushed Cellular Foam, Closed Cell EVA Foam, and Silicone Foam. Each of these types of foam serve different purposes depending on the application.

Which Foam Is Right For You?

If you are unsure about which type of foam is right for your project, feel free to reach out to SRP’s team of engineers for any questions you may have. We will help provide you with the correct material, and would be happy to send any samples or prototypes you may require for testing. We work with our customers to provide the highest quality solutions at the most cost-effective prices.

Call us today at 800-333-6322 to discover all the custom foam gasket options we have to offer.

Gaskets and seals are not glamorous. However, these products protect materials from contaminants and moisture and provide an important cushioning effect. In fact, without custom gasket applications from companies like SRP, the world would be a much different place. Let’s imagine an alternate reality” where custom-made gaskets do not exist.

Make Your Own Seals

In a world of fast-paced production with constant deadlines to meet, many companies won’t have time to cut out and make their own seals. So, to save time and money, they turn to the easiest and fastest ways to seal things.

Bonded Products

Because there are no special seals or gaskets, many manufacturers will simply bond parts together to prevent fluid leaks and contamination. On the surface, this doesn’t seem like a bad idea. However, this creates a lot of “throw away” parts and products, because you can no longer take things apart to make repairs.

Problems with “Throw Away” Items

Since very few things are repairable, they end up in scrap heaps and landfills. When you multiply this problem by millions of products on the market today, it won’t take long for the landfills to become overwhelmed. In a world without quality custom gasket products, environmental issues abound.

Higher Prices

Imagine an entire car engine all “glued” together. Maybe engine makers will resort to “gaskets in a tube.” This takes longer than installing a custom gasket, so labor costs soar, and this has an effect on prices like a snowball rolling down a steep hill.

Not Much Fun

When you have more ecosystem problems and higher prices, everyone has to work harder for much less. Thankfully, SRP is here with high-quality custom-made gaskets for many applications, so you can rest easy tonight.

SRP is proud to offer custom 3M^™ adhesive tape to enhance the performance of your custom products. These 3M^™ products are also designed to take care of many of your assembly problems with simple, yet very effective solutions. These adhesives have the ability to replace welds, screws and rivets that create a lighter, higher performing, and more cost effective end component.

Double-Sided Tape

Did you know that 3M^™ makes many different types of double-sided tapes for a wide range of applications? 3M^™ double-sided tapes can be applied with automated machinery or manually. They are made to stay in place, form a permanent bond, and they create a seamless bond without any lines. No matter what size or shape you need, SRP can accommodate your custom 3M^™ adhesive tape requirements.

Adhesive Transfer Tape

Maybe you need to bond or join thin materials. Standard tape products simply won’t do the job, but 3M^™ adhesive transfer tapes may be just what you need. They are thin enough so you don’t have any problems with bunching or wrinkles. Transfer tape is different from standard double-sided tape. 3M^™ Double Sided Tapes feature an internal carrier, such as polyester film, tissue or paper. Transfer tapes have adhesive on the release layer.

Foam Tape

SRP can fabricate both single and double-sided foam tapes. Single-sided foam is good for sealing out dust, contaminants, moisture, and vibrations. Double-sided foam is perfect for bonding dissimilar materials like concrete, glass, plastic, steel, or wood. It’s one of the quickest and most effective bonding methods.

Specialty Custom 3M^™ Adhesive Tape Products

SRP’s capabilities allow us to fabricate a wide range of materials for applications including EMI shielding, thermal management, weather sealing, and surface protection for a variety of substrates. These are just a few of the many things we can do for your business. Call us at 800-333-6322 for more information.

Silicone foam is one of the most versatile and useful materials in the elastomer market today, and when you come to SRP, you’ll enjoy a wide range of silicone foam, sponge, and rubber materials like Rogers BISCO Silicone products. Rogers Corporation is one of the most trusted producers of gasketing, cushioning, and sealing materials in the custom converting and fabricating business, and they serve a wide variety of applications and industries. Let’s check out some of the things these products have to offer and how they can benefit your end products.

Silicone Foam Products

Rogers BISCO® comes in solid, cellular, and specialty applications. The following is the performance you can expect when using BISCO® materials:

• Resistant to Temperature Extremes
• Resistant to UV
• Resistant to Ozone
• Extremely Resilient to Mechanical Fatigue
• Excellent Compression-Set and Creep Resistance
• Meets the most stringent UL Flame Ratings

Heat and Electrical Insulation

When you choose Rogers BISCO® products for your insulating needs, you have the benefits of thermal resistance and excellent electrical insulating properties too. These materials are commonly used as heat shields and protection from electromagnetic interference.

Quality

Rogers Corporation and SRP are both ISO certified companies. This assures you of the highest quality materials and fabrication with every purchase. An ISO certification means our companies have a complete quality control process in place. We take complete responsibility for quality, and assure the customers’ needs are placed first.