When selecting a pressure sensitive adhesive for your die-cut tape, there are many characteristics to consider. Tapes have varying degrees and even different varieties of peel strength. Peel strength, tensile strength, and shear strength of a tape are each measured utilizing specific tests, as shown in the video demonstrations below.
When choosing a PSA for your application, you will want to consider the different types of adhesion strength and determine which are the most important to your application’s proper function.