Creative World

UK Industrial Tapes  / POS Tapes and Stix2 are exhibiting at Creative World

30th January - 2nd February 2016 - Hall 4.2 Stand F50

Full product range on show for all three companies.

For visitors information from Creative World please click here.
For more information please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk

Christmas Opening Times

For information please contact 0191 2697810 or sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk

OPP Bags

Polypropylene Bags are found in almost every store for a variety of use: from hanging Jewellery Cards and stamps, to protecting artwork, muffins cakes and many more.

UK Industrial Tapes house a large selection of OPP bags, which are all food safe too.

40 Micron Self Seal Bags:

40 Microns thick, highly transparent and great for protection, our self seal cellophane bags are perfect for packaging hand made greeting cards. These bags are self sealing. 

40 Micron Self Seal Print Bags:

Our self seal print bags are 40 Microns thick and are larger than other cellophane bags which makes them great for displaying larger jewellery, pictures, prints and greeting cards. These bags are self sealing. 

30 Micron Self Seal Bags:

These 30 Microns thick cellophane bags are perfect for displaying and protecting your greeting cards. The bags are self seal-able and one of the most popular in our range. 

40 Micron Gusset Bag & Standard Bottom:

Our 40 Micron gusset bags allow for extra depth and room for bigger goods or products. These bags are used mainly to package and promote items. Ideal for large or odd shaped items. 

30 Micron Non Self Seal Bags:

30 Microns thick, these cellophane bags are highly transparent which makes them ideal for displaying your greeting cards. You could even display pictures, prints and jewellery too. These bags have a lip available on the bag, however no sealing strip. 

40 Micron Non Self Seal Print Bags:

Our non self seal cello bags are 40 Microns thick and highly transparent which makes them perfect for displaying and protecting your greeting cards, pictures, prints and perfectly, ideal for those larger pieces of art. 

40 Micron Self Seal Jewellery Bags with Euro hole:

From bags as small as 50mm x 50mm these jewellery bags seal at the top to keep your content secure. Ideal for smaller products you wish to hang using the euro hole to display with no hassle.  

30 Micron Flush Top Greeting Card Bags:

With no lip and no seal our 30 Micron thick bags have a flush top and are used to display greeting cards. The bags are crystal clear allowing the cards to be completely visible. 

40 Micron Flush Top Greeting Card Bags:

Our crystal clear 40 Microns thick bags allow your greeting cards to be completely visible. These bags are used mainly in the card industry to package greeting cards and similar products. 

40 Micron Self Seal Bags with Euro hole:

These self-seal euro hole polypropylene bags are 40 Microns thick and are especially designed to fit all needs. This bag has been our most popular range at UK Industrial Tapes with the largest selection of sizes. Our bags are made from a high quality, thin and very transparent plastic. These cellophane jewellery bags have a sealing strip and a euro hole, making packaging and displaying your products easy.

40 Micron Polythene Grip Seal Bags:

Highly transparent and using a grip seal, our 40 Micron thick polythene grip seal bags are excellent for displaying and protecting your product. They can be reused multiple times. 

50 Micron Polythene Grip Seal Bags with Euro hole:

Mainly used in the card industry to package greeting cards, our transparent bags allow your product to be completely visible through the bag. 50 Microns allows for some extra weight in the bag and the grip seal is easy to use over and over again, 

Can't see a size you need or if you would like further information, then  please contact our team on 0191 2697810 or sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk 

Tape Application Instructions

As one of the UK's largest manufactures of tape, customers often ask for advice when using one of our range of tapes and adhesives. We get enquiries from every day usage to specialist tape application, from individuals as well as companies.

Below are a few pointers on how to get the best results from any adhesive product you purchase from UK Industrial Tapes.

Temperature
As a general statement, the best temperature for bonding adhesive tapes is between +15°C and +30°C.
Low temperature application is possible for modified adhesive systems, but there may be a compromise on the ultimate bond strength.

Surface
The surface of the parts must be clean, dry and free of moisture and condensation.
The surfaces must also be free of oil, fat, dust and other contaminants.
Porous surfaces can be primed to ensure a uniform, stable surface.

Cleaning
The cleaning of the surfaces has to be done with clean cloths together with suitable solvents, like alcohol or ethers, to remove any dust and oil.
For release agents and other contaminants you can use the following solvents: isopropanol-water mixture 50:50, heptane, ethanol, acetone, MEK or other suitable solvents that do not attack the substrate to be bonded. The selected solvent must be checked thoroughly before being used and the safe use of solvents must always be taken into consideration.

Pressure
Adhesive tapes are pressure sensitive (PSA’s). The initial application pressure is critical to the ultimate performance of the adhesive tape. The target application pressure is 10-15N/cm², which is best provided by a roller or press. When application is only possible by hand, a firm even and overall pressure is essential and is best provided by use of an applicator or rubber based ‘squeegee’.
Firmer adhesive classes (such as pure acrylics) require more initial application pressure than soft ones.The full bonding power of hard adhesives is attained between 24 and 72 hours, depending upon the substrates, application pressure and the application environment.

Force and Stress
Where possible, avoid leverage of the bonded components for as long as possible after assembly.Shear and peel forces have to be evenly distributed across the whole of the bonded surface areas. During assembly, permanent shear loads should be avoided, as this will adversely affect the viscoelastic bonding. (e.g. arched, curved or bowed surfaces should be mechanically clamped and held for the bond to be effective)

Suitable Materials 
Typically, good adhesion can be attained on smooth surfaces, for rough surfaces you will also require a thicker tape or alternative product format.
Good or easily bonded surfaces are: metals, high energy surfaces such as smooth wood, ABS polycarbonate, PMMA, hard PVC, wood, stone and glass.

Critical Materials
Guidance should be sought for low energy surfaces, particularly plastics, where plasticisers may be present, which can adversely affect the bond. These critical surfaces such as polyethylene, polypropylene, rubbers, powder coats, silicones, polyurethane, Teflon and varnishes should be tested for performance and compatibility prior to specifications or recommendations for use are made.

Storage
The storage of adhesive tapes should be at room or ambient temperature and at 50-70% relative humidity and out of direct sunlight.
Extremes and fluctuations in storage temperature and humidity should be avoided.

For more information please contact our experienced team at sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk or call 0191 269 7810.

To view a range of UK Industrial Tapes products visit our website

Free Shipping

For all of the month of AUGUST we are offering FREE SHIPPING on all our internet orders within mainland UK!

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Any questions please contact the UK Industrial Tapes Sales team on 0191 2697810 or sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk

Composite Door Cassette Bonding

We have developed our ProLINK adhesive range for this application which is unique to UK Industrial Tapes.

Our ProLINK Pure Acrylic Adhesive system has been tested and approved in the Nan-Ya & ODL Cassette Systems & approved to PAS 23/24.We also offer our FoamLINK 1603 for the use on the internal side of the Cassette system while using the ProLINK on the External side.

Nan-YA Cassette System – ProLINK 1500R is tested & approved.
ODL Cassette System – ProLINK 1000R is tested & approved.

Why use ProLINK:

• 100% waterproof bond
• Gives a tremendous clean & clear sight line
• No need to silicon cap
• It has a fantastic initial tack
• Temperature resistance of -40°C to 260°C
• Easy to remove filmic release liner
• Clean easy instant bond and will quicken production time, as you don’t need to wait for sealant to dry

ProLINK and FoamLINK Approved to standard BS6375-1: 2009 Performance of Windows and Doors. 

ProLINK and FoamLINK glazing tapes have been assessed against the industry respected whether tightness standard BS6375-1: 2009 Performance of windows and doors.

The ProLINK and FoamLINK glazing tapes were specifically assessed against the following clauses 6 and 7 of BS6375-1. Clause 6) Tested in accordance with BS EN 1026: 2000 Air permeability test method and classified in accordance with BS EN 12207: 2000 Air permeability classification.
Clause 7) Tested in accordance with BS EN 1027: 2000 water tightness test method and classified in accordance with BS EN 12208: 2000 water tightness classification.

The ProLINK and FoamLINK products performed tremendously, gaining outstanding results, where they both achieved an Air Permeability of 600Pa and a water tightness of 1500Pa.

The test was stopped at the above figures with no water leakage, an exceptional result when it should be considered that a hurricane with a wind speed of 80mph is equivalent to 800Pa.

Testing was performed by the UKAS accredited test facility of Winkhaus Laboratories (A division of Winkhaus UK Ltd,) who offer part and full assessments of BS6375-1 and many other test services to UKAS accredited standards for windows and doors.

For more information or samples of our products please contact the sales team on 0191 269 7810 or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk.

You can also find our more information about our products on our website by clicking here.

Georgian Bar Tape

UK Industrial Tapes offers a range of high performance double sided tapes for the Georgian Bar (astragal) Bar Application. We recommend our FoamLINK and ProLINK products for the Georgian Bar Application as they have excellent UV resistance as well as tremendous peel and shear strength, which is a critical factor for this demanding application.

Our FoamLINK is available in 1mm and 1.6mm, the 1103H+ and our 1603H, are all double sided PE foam with a modified acrylic adhesive available in black or white. FoamLINK will provide a 100% waterproof bond and has excellent adhesion to glass and other Georgian Bar substrates and surfaces.

Our ProLINK is a Clear Pure Acrylic, available in 1mm and 1.5mm, the 1000R and our 1500R. ProLINK will also provide a 100% waterproof bond and will give a tremendous clean and clear sight line.

Recommendations to ensure you get the best results from our FoamLINK and ProLINK range:

1. Ensure that the surfaces the tape will be adhered to are clean from all dirt and dust by using an isopropanol cleaner.

2. Please note that if the bars are cut too tight to the frame, it will cause stress on the adhesive tape bond. We suggest to leave an approximate 1mm gap between the bar and the frame at each end as this will allow for expansion and contraction of the surfaces.

3. We recommend once the windows and bars have been glazed, to leave the finished product in despatch for at least 72 hours. This will make a noticeable difference to the performance of the tape.

4. All acrylic adhesive systems take 72 hours to reach their optimum bond.

For further information or samples of any of our tapes, please contact our sales team on 0191 269 7810 or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk 

PH7- 70 Tape

UK Industrial Tapes are the largest supplier of picture framing tapes within the UK.

We offer the largest range of frame sealing tapes, from Sekisui, Tesa, and Supertape  to our own branded Eco 15 and Eco 25. These are ideal for all framers as they are self-adhesive, easy to apply, will stick to the plastic frames and offer a better finish.

We also still have high demand for Gum Strip as some framers prefer to offer a high level of conservation framing.

To reach a level of conservation framing, all materials either in direct contact with artwork or within the sealed frame itself, are acid-free. Acid-free barrier paper is used to separate your artwork from the backing board  alongside acid-free hinging and finishing tape.

Conservation framing techniques are also utilised when mounting and framing textiles and fabrics. Framers take great care to attach fabric securely to an acid-free foam core, enabling the artwork to be well supported.When applicable, the mounted artwork is then spaced away from the glazing to allow air to circulate freely.

At UK Industrial Tapes we manufacture the PH770 Hinging Tape range of acid-free adhesive tapes.

The single sided hinging tape comes in three main widths, 25mm, 38mm and 50mm.
This will provide adequate support for heavier artwork.

We also offer a double sided PH770 ATG Tapes at 12mm and 19mm wide. This allows framers to attach large photographs to acid free mount board and never have to worry about the adhesive drying out, going yellow or attacking the photo itself.

Are you a framer? Are you currently offering conservation framing? Are you using our PH770 range?

If not please contact the sales team for samples and pricing, or any other questions you might have on 0191 269 7810 or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk.
Further contact details can be found on our website by clicking here.

Fit Show June 2014

We shall be Exhibiting the Fit Show from Tuesday 10th June till Thursday 12th June at The International Centre in Telford. Come and visit us at stand 229.

We will be releasing our NEW Glass, Glazing & Construction Brochure!

This will include our full product range for applications such as Composite Door Cassette Bonding, Georgian Bar, Glazing, Trim and many more.

To schedule a meeting with the team during the show please contact us on 0191 269 7810 or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there. Register for your free ticket by clicking here.

For further information visit our website by clicking here.

Or the Fit Show 2014 website by clicking here.

Euro Shop 2014 Dusseldorf

Our Point of Sales division POS Tapes recently exhibited at the world’s leading retail fair Euro Shop in Dusseldorf, Germany.

With over 109,000 visitors from 110 countries over the 5 days at this show Euro Shop is one of the World’s major retail exhibition & Euro Shop was a fantastic success for POS Tapes.

It has helped expand our presence in the European Point of Sale market & also meet up with our suppliers and customer across Europe & the World.

We had a purpose build stand for Euro Shop where we had our full product range on show, which was a big hit with our customers over the week, we had our NEW Automatic Hang Tab application machine on the stand which applied the hang tabs automatically to a product, this was a massive success and we had the machine running constantly over the 5 days.

We are now working through all the inquiry’s we received and shall have your samples and quotations out to you very soon. We will be exhibiting again in 3 years’ time at Euro Shop.

Thank you for everyone who visited us at the show and we look forward to expanding our customer base across Europe.

In the meantime if you wish to contact our sales team directly pleas call 0191 2697810
or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk. Alternatively you can visit our website by clicking here.

Georgian Bar Tape

At UK Industrial Tapes Ltd we offer a range of 3 products for the Georgian Bar application.

All of our products are ultra-high quality pure acrylic adhesives that offer the ultimate in PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) performance, they have a fantastic initial tack and provide extreme temperature resistance, they are tested and approved to give fantastic Dynamic Shear & Dynamic Tensile, which is a key factor for this application.

We offer the following products for the Georgian Bar Application.

Prolink 1000R 

Clear pure acrylic adhesive with a blue filmic liner, 1mm thick, in any width you require.

FoamLink 1603

Black or White PE foam with a pure acrylic adhesive on a blue filmic liner,1.6mm thick, in any width you require.

FoamLink 1103

Black or White PE foam with a pure acrylic adhesive on a blue filmic liner, 1mm thick, in any width you require.

Flexlink 1100R 

White pure acrylic with a blue filmic liner, 1.1mm thick, in any width you require.

For Samples and Pricing then please contact our sales office on 0191 269 7810 or email sales@ukindustrialtapes.co.uk, further contact details can be found on our website.