Zeus Olympia Brochure - Flipbook - Page 18
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At Zeus Packaging our tape experts are always here at the end of the phone to help you to select
the right tape for the job. To help you understand the science behind how we choose the right
tape for you we have put together a quick reference guide so you can understand the Olympia
tape range and understand the reasons why we suggest certain tapes for different applications. To
help us make sure we find the optimum tape for your particular application, we need to consider
several factors:
- Olympia Backing
- Olympia Adhesive Type
- Application Time and Temperature
- Surface Characteristics (roughness, surface energy, contours, etc.)
- End-use Conditions (temperature, UV-exposure, abrasion, etc.)
The information on these pages integrates those factors to help you narrow your selection to
fewer products for a more in-depth evaluation.
Application Time and Temperature
NOTES
Applying firm pressure to the bond increases adhesive flow and contact for more secure bonding.
Time and temperature will typically further increase contact and adhesion values.
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Adhesive Surface Contact
Surface energy ranges from high to low. To illustrate the concept of surface energy, think of water
on the unwaxed hood of a car. The unwaxed hood has high surface energy, and water on the
hood flows into puddles. In comparison, a waxed hood has low surface energy, and the water
beads up rather than flows out. Similar to water, adhesive on a high-surface-energy (HSE) surface
flows and
