FAQ Pressure Sensitive Tapes

No, we just need the maximum width of the surface that needs to be protected.

Yes. A squeegee will help to avoid air bubbles. We also have AutoWrap cutters available to prevent that the AutoWrap will pass the edges of the surface. Using a dispenser is also recommended to facilitate and speed up the application process.

Yes. In order to assure a sufficient tack level, make sure that the surface is dry and dust-free.

Contact our automotive team in order to receive specific instructions for your application.
If desired, our team is willing to come on site to give a training.

6 months.

Yes, a technical drawing will help us during the RFQ-process.
However, to make the perfect fitting sample, a technical drawing is not sufficient.
We prefer to receive the actual car part in order to translate the 3D part into a 2D car cover. Afterwards, our automotive team will come on-site to do a fitting test and make modifications if needed.

No, there are no additional tools required.

Yes. In order to assure a sufficient tack level, make sure that the surface is dry and dust-free.

Contact our automotive team in order to receive specific instructions for the application. If desired, our team is willing to come on site to give a training.

6 months.

Yes, we prefer to receive a technical drawing as detailed as possible.
This technical drawing will be plotted in order to send you some samples.
Once approved we can switch to serial production.

Strictly speaking, there are no tools required to apply ShapeRite.
Nevertheless, a squeeguee will help to avoid wrinkles.
Note that this is only for aesthetic purposes as ShapeRite is designed to also perform with wrinkles.

Yes. In order to assure a sufficient tack level, make sure that the surface is dry and dust-free.

The application instructions are different for each specific application.
Contact our automotive team in order to receive specific instructions for your application.
If desired, our team is willing to come on site to give a training.

6 month.

Yes, some of our transfer tapes are suitable for wet application > TransferRite 1310, 1320, 1750, 782U and 792U.

We don’t recommend it. Our transfer tapes were developed for single use. When you reuse a transfer tape it could be that the transfer tape doesn’t adhere well to the vinyl decal.

Yes, we have a matching transfer tape for every type and size of decal.

Both are perfect for transfer applications and have their specific benefits. Check out our ‘Transfer Tapes’ page to help you choose.

Yes, we have the best quality available on the market.

We have a wide range of protective films and papers for many different surfaces.

ProtectRite protective films and papers are designed to be removed easily.

Yes, we have the best quality available on the market.

Difference lays mainly in the backing thickness (thinner - thicker) and the adhesive system (silicone-rubber).

In the aerospace industry, composite moulding tapes are mainly used for holding down, masking, isolating, jacketing, high temperature protection and flash protection applications.

In the aerospace industry, some composite bonding procedures and practices require tapes without silicone adhesive. We therefore have polyester and polyimide tapes with rubber and acrylic adhesive available.  

Yes, we do have a whole range of standard die-cuts. We can also produce bespoke die-cuts, following your requirements.

We can develop together with you a unique polyester tape if the quantities are sufficient. Please contact us for more details.

Difference lays mainly in the backing thickness (thinner - thicker) and the adhesive system (silicone-rubber).

Polyester tapes are mainly used for holding down, masking, isolating, jacketing, high temperature protection and flash protection applications.

Our polyester backing, together with release coat and adhesive are proprietary formulations resulting in a very high product quality and ease of use.

Yes, we do have a whole range of standard die-cuts. We can also produce bespoke die-cuts, following your requirements.

We can develop together with you a unique polyester tape if the quantities are sufficient. Please contact us for more details.

Difference lays mainly in the backing thickness (thinner - thicker) and the adhesive system (silicone-rubber).

Polyester tapes are mainly used for holding down, masking, isolating, jacketing, high temperature protection and flash protection applications.

A typical use of our tapes is to protect (the entering edge/attack side/tip of) the wind mill blades, to protect the upper parts of the wind mill and during the construction of the composite parts of the blades.

Yes, we do have a whole range of standard die-cuts. We can also produce bespoke die-cuts, following your requirements.

We can develop together with you a unique polyester tape if the quantities are sufficient. Please contact us for more details.