STIKON® Perm/Peel strong but Removable Foam Tape has a differential adhesive system. Permanent on one side (open side) and peelable on the other (with releaser liner). This combination makes removal possible without leaving residue on multiple non-delaminating surfaces such as: steel, aluminium, glass, and PVC.

Adhesive strength

Whilst removable, this differential adhesive system provides a secure and long-lasting adhesive bond on both difficult and uneven surfaces. To peel away after use the tape is ideally used to mount flexible or semi-rigid items such as laminated posters, signage, shelf wobblers, LED lighting, etc.

UV resistant

Both sides of the differential acrylic adhesive formulation are UV stable, so can be used on displays and shop windows where it is exposed to direct sunlight. It is suitable for use indoor and outdoor. Clean removal remains possible after extended periods of time

Internal strength

The foam carrier is a white medium-density closed cell PE foam with a thickness of 1MM. Not only does it adept well to uneven surfaces, it also avoids breaking or tearing under stress so no residue remains after peeling off. 

No traces

Removable perm/peel foam tape is ideal when a strong mounting tape is required but may need to be removed at some point without leaving traces behind. It will cope with a variety of difficult and irregular surfaces making it highly versatile. It is ideal for use in shops, public spaces, at events, expos and also at home.

The peel force on removal will depend on the amount of tape used; we offer a wide variety of roll sizes starting 6mm right up to 300mm wide. Not just slit rolls, now also available in 25mm Discs with a user friendly ‘peel-tab’ blue top liner.

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What is the difference?

To understand the difference between High-bond tape and Double-Sided tape we look briefly at how they are made. Double-Sided tapes are traditionally produced by liquifying an adhesive (often with solvents or heat), then spreading (or coating) it onto a carrier such as PET, Tissue or a release coated paper or film (to be transferred onto a carrier), and then drying it to remove the solvents. Inevitably, there are a few drawbacks to this process.

Solvent adhesives are resilient and durable, but solvent based coating requires a very high capital outlay for systems to recover and reuse majority of those solvents (thankfully, as they are harmful to the environment).

High-Bond Tapes are quite a bit different. They start with a setup that looks more like a bakery than a tape factory. Acrylic resins are mixed with several other components such as carbon for properties such as strength, viscosity and colour. The exact consistency and formulation of this mixture is critical for the final performance of the tape. The mixture is then processed through an extruder to form a continuous sheet in exact tape thickness. The extruded material then goes through a UV curing process to solidify it.

This whole manufacturing process generates very little waste free and does not require solvent evaporation (unless it is coated in secondary process). It is however, compared to the double sided tapes, quite slow, and the resins used (when done right) are relatively expensive.

WHAT MAKES HIGH-BOND SPECIAL?

On the upside, the finished product is not a layer cake of multiple components but a single mass of acrylic glue. This means it does not just have a very high ability to adhere to a surface, it also has great internal strength. The acrylic does not easily split under heavy loads, like a conventional foam tape would.

Without any further additives the product is clear. Clear High-Bond tapes are widely used as they are naturally quite tacky, bond well to a wide variety of surfaces, and form a near-invisible bond on any glass, acrylic and polycarbonate surfaces. They are much like glue-on-a-roll and are often referred to as gel-tape.

Our S-Bond Plus range (Grey 0.64mm – 2.0mm) is unique, as it combines the cohesive strength of other high-grade structural Acrylic High-Bond tapes, with the wide application range of the clear High-bond tapes, including many LSE surfaces. It's a 'Self-Stick' technology, performance is inherent, rather than being achieved through additional coating. It is used to securely bond a wide variety of surfaces, similar or dissimilar, including metals, plastics, painted and powder-coated surfaces.

Latest addition to the S-Bond range is the Black 1.1mm, which has a solid black acrylic core and black adhesive.

GENERAL BENEFITS OF OUR S-BOND ACRYLIC HIGH-BOND TAPES

• Long term, Permanent, Weather-proof.
• Superior Bond Strength and Cohesion.
• Distribution of load and stress over the whole surface.
• Absorption of vibrations, helps to avoid vibration fatigue.
• Avoid corrosion, the adhesive forms a barrier to contamination and moisture.
• Thickness options allow optimum balance of space or gap fill, stress absorption and stiffness.
• High conformability, easy to use on curved surfaces.
• Safe application, no tools or chemicals required.
• Thickness, roll width, presentation, and colour options. Our S-Bond range is highly adaptable to individual applications and user preference.

So you’re here, you have decided to put away your glue gun, hammer or drill and realised that there may be a better, safer and tidier solution. Here at Stikon we know our tissue tapes from our filmic and foam tapes, but we do appreciate that not everyone’s a sticky tape expert. We are determined to do all that we can to make choosing the right double-sided tape as easy as it can be. We are always happy to talk to you and help you choose, however if you are short on time, here is a quick guide to help you select the right category.

S-FIX FILMIC DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE

Filmic double-sided tapes have a film carrier, like PET, PP or PVC, an adhesive on both sides and also a release liner on one or both sides. The film carrier gives the tape dimensional strength and acts as a barrier between the two adhesive coatings. Typically, these tapes are used to bond or fix flexible materials (such as paper, films, cardboard) and semi-rigid materials (such as rubber strips or magnets). For any surfaces which are porous or uneven, you should choose a thicker tape that has more adhesive.

S-FIX TISSUE DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE

Tissue Tapes do have a carrier like the filmic tapes, but it is a soft ‘non-woven’ or tissue material. This means less dimensional strength, but the tape is much more conformable. On a rough or textured material, the filmic carrier of a double-sided tape stays flat and can stop the adhesive from making contact with all of the surface. Tissue tape is great in this case as the soft tissue and tacky adhesive, bond easily to the surface. Used on corrugated, board, rubbers, foams, vinyl and even leather. This tape also works well when the material needs to bend in its application.

S-MOUNT FOAM TAPES (PE OR PVC)

Foam tape is often used for mounting or sealing applications (or both), for example mounting signs, picture frames, car repair, or glazing. The key purpose of the foam carrier is to make sure the adhesive makes contact with all of the surface, as well as keeping out moisture, contaminants, the British weather or even burglars (security glazing tapes). For load bearing and mechanical resistance, choose a thinner foam tape with high density to avoid internal tears. For uneven surfaces, vibration absorption, gaps, and to allow some movement, choose thicker foam with lower density.

S-BOND HIGH-BOND TAPES

High bond tape for permanent bonding of similar or dissimilar rigid / solid surfaces like, metals, glass, and plastics. Available in clear, white, grey and black. These bonding tapes are amazing, but do not tend to work well on porous or textured surfaces, so for example wood and plasterboard need to be sealed or painted before bonding. S-Bond Tapes are used as a replacement for screws, nails, or rivets. They spread the load over a much larger surface and absorb stress and vibration. They are suitable for long term, outdoor applications.

FRIENDLY ADVICE

Hope this is helps when choosing your ideal double-sided tape. Of course, many times there is more than one possible solution, and sometimes it really comes down to personal preference. We love to hear about your applications, so give us a call or drop us a line, perhaps with some images and we will let you know what we think.