Tape Converting Blog

Medical Device Classification Explained

2011-10-14T07:59:00.001-07:00

http://www.lightfab.com/news/2011/medical_device_classification/

“Light Fab’s Adhesive Gaskets Seal The Deal”

2010-09-23T13:32:00.000-07:00

A gasket is a material or combination of materials clamped between two separate members of a mechanical joint. Gaskets are fundamental components that affect a seal between two surfaces, providing reduction of liquid or gas flow, friction control, and irregular surface bonding.

Whether you have a small, precise space to fill or a sizeable gap, Light Fab will cost effectively solve your gasket solution. We specialize in enhanced design features which add value by greatly improving the efficiency and dependability of the gasket and reducing installation time.

The best way to improve the application of a standard gasket is to add a pressure sensitive adhesive to one or both sides. We supply the best proven adhesives available that are resistant to fluids or environment that the gasket is used in. We then laminate adhesive to the gasket material and precision cut to shape. A gasket that is securely affixed to one or more irregular surfaces is much more stable and accurately placed during and after the assembly process.

Designed-in features enhance the seal that a gasket provides. Features such as center stiffeners, foil heat shield layer, UV & flame retardant adhesive foam, low compression set closed-cell foam/stable film on the other, peel and stick gaskets on rolls and more! Incorporating our unique mix of equipment and cutting capabilities, we manufacture gaskets to securely grip faster with tight-tolerance features, angles and dispensing options.

Customers often need multiple layers of combined engineered materials to effectively meet their sealing and gap filling needs. We simplify the process with automated manufacturing solutions on the most complicated applications. Light Fab can source all materials, create processes to precision cut, stack, zone laminate, layer materials together, multi-level cut to shape, apply removable liners and package for a total solution to your gasketing challenge.

We specialize in high-end medical and aerospace composite materials such as: Bisco Silicones, EMI/RFI conductive foil and shielding, 3M VHB, microcellular urethane to economical materials such as EPDM rubber, Nitrile, Buna, neoprene, felt and foam.

If you need to produce 1 gasket or millions, we have the expertise and the machines to convert just about any material. We have steel die, rotary die, matched metal die cutting machines, laser cutting machines, XYZ CAD cutting machines, slitters, laminators, winders and more.

Challenge us today. Call one of salespeople for free consultation 800-836-6920.

Earthquake in rochester

2010-07-02T12:53:00.000-07:00

For all of us who lived through it last week…

Picture of the devastation after earthquake in Rochester New York

Solar Panel Fabrication Tape now in long length spools!

2010-04-06T12:27:00.000-07:00

Solar Panel Manufacturers Now Benefit:
* Lower operating costs and increased production with long length rolls of bus tape
* Increase profitability by lowering scrap and not stopping production line
* Example: Standard 36 yd rolls of thin foil tapes can be supplied 10,000 yards or MULTI TIMES LONGER on 1 roll!
* 3M Embossed copper foil tapes meet UL 510 & are great for low resistance photovoltaic applications

* We offer any width or length spools, traverse wound, extended liner and more. Please contact Bob Cicotta, cicotta@lightfab.com to learn more today.

In a bind??

2009-11-30T17:19:00.000-08:00

Just got back from visiting my cousins in Florida. They live the good life down south. I'm a little jealous, it's a little cold up here in Rochester. I was given this priceless college pic from cousin Sean Pooterscooter Cucinella. Not intended for shameless LF advertising, but I fell in love with it so I had to share. Proof that tape is in our genes or proof your college peeps really love you!?

Controlling Static Electricity

2009-10-16T07:21:00.000-07:00

Great Static Electricity article for tape converters from Adchem
http://bit.ly/xtuEV

Follow us on Twitter! Ooooh the things you can do with tape these days...

2009-09-25T06:01:00.000-07:00

2009-09-24T14:08:00.000-07:00

Light Fab Announces Addition of 3M's (RED) Renewable Energy Division Products

Light Fab is proud to announce they are now an authorized distributor and converter for 3M's New (RED) Renewable Energy Division. The products that are now available to industry include: Solar Acrylic Foam Tapes, Charge Collection, Dielectric Tapes, Cosmetic/Bundling Tapes, Label Materials, Sealants, Adhesives and more. Check it out... http://bit.ly/y28sb

Tape Converting 101

2007-07-06T07:37:00.000-07:00

Greetings! This is the start of Light Fabrications blog where all your converting challenges will be answered.