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Pressure-sensitive tape testing ensures accuracy and reliability with every manufactured batch. Testing of these materials includes measuring peel adhesion strength to enhanceย end-userย experience and maintain standardsย established by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC).ย
These standards ensure the sound maintenance of materials testing standards for evaluating the physical properties of pressure-sensitive tape.ย Specific equipment must be used to meet these standards, measuring adhesion at different angles to various surfaces and temperatures. This equipment must be able to measure tack sensitivity for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA).ย
Our instruments can be used to meet the following PSTC standards:
PSTC 4:ย Measureย the adhesive performance of coatings.ย
PSTC 16: This standard measures the sensitivity of tape loop tack performance.ย
PSTC 101:ย The PSTC 101 standard measures peel adhesion.ย
Thwing-Albert Instrument Company provides sophisticated material testing equipment that improves reliability and accuracy. These testing machines can be configured to provide custom, intuitive solutions that easily integrate into existing operations. Whether targeted testing for the coefficient of friction (COF) or a comprehensive measuring system is needed, Thwing-Albert provides suitable material testing machines.
FP-2260 Friction/Peel Tester:ย Theย FP-2260 Friction/Peel Testerย features various peel testsย when fitted withย the 90 Degree Peel Fixture, from 80 degrees to 180 degrees.ย It providesย comprehensive testing of pressure-sensitive tape in real time. The easy-to-read display, interchangeable load cellsย and small design make thisย testing machine versatile forย different applications, environments and testing standards such as ASTM, AFERA, FINAT, ISO, TAPPI, TLMI and more.
90 Degree Peel Fixture:ย Useย thisย on the FP-2260 Friction/Peel Tester to test the adhesion of materials at 90 degrees.
VantageNXย Tensile Tester:ย Theย VantageNXย Tensile Testerย can be used for many different adhesion testing applications that meet standards including PSTC 16, ASTM, D6195, and FINAT FTM 9 loop tack standards with a suitable fixtureย such asย theย Loop Tack Fixture. ย This universal testing system can be configured various ways with specialized grips and fixtures to test quality indlucding specialized or custom applications.ย
Thwing-Albert Instrument Company is a leading testing materials equipment manufacturer with over 125 years of industry experience. We build our reliable testing equipment for longevity to ensure it enables you to meet PSTC material testing standards.
For more information, call us today. You can also reach us online byย completing our online formย and requesting your quote. One of our skilled experts will contact you to share the information you need quickly.
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