Dimax Corporation - specializing in die cut parts

	Material Description/Characteristics
ADHESIVE TYPES: Rubber Base	High initial adhesion, some adhesion build up, good shear strength, moderate temperature resistance, good solvent resistance, fair UV resistance, moderate life, and lower cost than acrylic.
Acrylic Base	Fair initial adhesion, gradual adhesion build up, high shear strength, high temperature resistance, excellent solvent resistance, excellent UV resistance, and excellent life.
ADHESIVE FORMS: Free Film	Unsupported adhesive for bonding with maximum conformability and minimum interface requirements. Can have acrylic or rubber base.
Tissue Base	Adhesive on both sides of thin tissue film. Used in moderate stretch applications.
Supported Film	Adhesive on both sides of .0005" polyester film. The most widely use adhesive in the die-cutting field.
MATERIAL COATING: Purpose	Micro sealing improves antifriction, reduces scrubbing of gaskets due to shear wear, reduces sticking when removed, and provides color for gasket identification.

Footnotes

The above chart gives comparative data on key variables of the more prominent materials, and are not meant to provide a complete description of the materials selected.

Some materials have generic names. Others are prominent materials with names given by the manufacturer.

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