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Kiss Cut. Saponifier. Outgassing. Tackifier.

Are you familiar with these terms? They may not come up in daily conversation, but in our line of work, we use them constantly. Harsh environment labeling can feel like a foreign language, and we’re here to provide answers, not leave you with questions.

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Sheeting

Process whereby rolls of PS base stock are converted into sheets of finished labels by cutting them to the desired length in the sheeting stations on a rotary press.

Shelf-Life: Storage life

The period of time during which a product can be stored under specified conditions and still remain suitable for use.

Shrink Wrapping

A technique of packaging in which the strains in a plastic film are released by raising the temperature of the film thus causing it to shrink over the package.

Shrinkage

Reduction in any dimension of a tape.

Silicone

A unique polymer systems which can be a very effective release coating, or pressure-sensitive adhesive capable of functioning effectively at extreme temperatures.

Silicone Adhesive

Adhesive compounds of this base have remarkable stability through a wide temperature range. Chief limitations in use are their high temperature cure, sensitivity to and aromatic fuels and relatively high cost.

Single-Faced

The adhesive is applied to one side of the backing only. Most pressure- sensitive tapes are of this type.

Sized/Sizing

Fabric, usually cotton, treated to give added stiffness and easier handling.

Slip Sheet or Interliner

Slip Sheet

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+1-603-352-1415
China
+86 13761356855
Asia Pacific
+65 9821-8456

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